What Kisan Telecom Co Ltd does

Kisan Telecom Co Ltd ((주)기산텔레콤) is a South Korean KOSDAQ-listed manufacturer of wireless telecommunications infrastructure equipment, founded in 1994 by Park Byung-gi and headquartered in Songpa-gu, Seoul, with production operations in Seongnam. The company designs and sells Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), RF repeaters, enterprise Wi-Fi access points, and FM/DMB broadcast coverage systems serving Korean mobile network operators, enterprises, and public-safety/government customers. Its product portfolio spans 2G through 5G, including flagship products such as the 5G Multi-band DAS (tri-mode WCDMA/FD-LTE/5G, quad-band 900MHz/1.8GHz/2.1GHz/3.5GHz with GaN HEMT amplifiers), a 28GHz mmWave hybrid-repeater, MCMB DAS supporting six frequency bands, and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) tri-band access points with up to 1,500 concurrent users.

The company monetizes almost exclusively through direct hardware sales, augmented by after-sales technical support services for DAS, Wi-Fi, VoIP, and module deployments; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through dedicated sales contacts per product line. Go-to-market is enterprise field-sales directed at telecom operators (with KT Corporation as the repeatedly awarded key customer) and enterprise/SMB buyers requiring high-density wireless connectivity, plus public-sector buyers for FM/DMB broadcast coverage in shadow and disaster areas. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries extend the platform: Mopiens (acquired 1997), an aviation navigation safety specialist serving roughly 200 airports worldwide with NAVAID systems (DVOR, DME, ILS), and Hyundai JComm (acquired 2001), a defense electronics firm participating in command-and-control and weapon-system communications. Marketing is limited to the corporate website, English-language mirror site, product datasheets, and a login-gated download center; no reseller or distributor channel is publicly described.

Operationally, Kisan Telecom operates with 51–100 employees and holds TL9000, ISO9001, ISO14001, AEO, and Innobiz certifications. Its most recent public milestone is the publication of the 32nd fiscal period (FY2025) business report in March 2026, confirming continued active operation as a KOSDAQ-listed entity.

Name

Kisan Telecom Co Ltd

Legal name

(주)기산텔레콤 (Kisan Telecom Co Ltd)

Website

https://kisantel.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kisan Telecom Co Ltd is a KOSDAQ-listed South Korean manufacturer of wireless infrastructure — DAS, RF repeaters, Wi-Fi access points, and FM/DMB systems — selling primarily to Korean telecom operators (notably KT) and enterprises, with subsidiaries in aviation navigation (Mopiens) and defense electronics (Hyundai JComm).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Cell & DAS Deployment (Pole/Street Furniture, In-Building DAS) (IMAFAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual) (HDAFACAC), Carrier & Public Venue Wi‑Fi (Hotspot/Passpoint/NGH) (HDAFACAI), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Distributed antenna systems
• Wireless infrastructure equipment
• RF repeaters
• Enterprise Wi-Fi access points
• 5G network coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Songpadong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. DAS Equipment Sales: Sale of Distributed Antenna Systems including 5G Multi-band DAS, 4G Multi-band DAS, Compact DAS, and MCMB DAS for telecom operator infrastructure deployment
2. RF Repeater Sales: Sale of RF repeaters including 5G RF repeaters and Tri-band RF repeaters for signal extension and coverage enhancement
3. WiFi Equipment Sales: Sale of WiFi access points (Tri-band and Dual-band APs), Access Controllers, and Backhauling Systems for enterprise wireless networks
4. FM/DMB System Sales: Sale of FM/DMB broadcasting equipment including outdoor/tunnel and indoor repeater systems for public safety applications
5. Technical Support/AS Services: After-sales technical support services provided for repeaters (DAS), VoIP, WiFi-AP, and module support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kisan Telecom manufactures and sells wireless telecommunications infrastructure equipment, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), RF repeaters, enterprise Wi-Fi access points, and FM/DMB broadcast systems for mobile network operators and enterprises. The company's portfolio spans 2G through 5G technologies and includes multi-band, multi-carrier systems designed to enhance indoor and outdoor mobile coverage, support high-density Wi-Fi environments, and provide broadcast signal coverage in shadow areas such as tunnels and underground facilities.

Product overview

Kisan Telecom (기산텔레콤) offers a unified portfolio of wireless infrastructure solutions organized into three core product lines: (1) DAS+ RF System covering 5G Multi-band DAS, 4G Multi-band DAS, Compact DAS, MCMB DAS, 5G RF Repeater, Tri-band RF Repeater, and 5G mmWave Hybrid-repeater for mobile network coverage enhancement; (2) Wi-Fi Solution comprising Tri-band AP with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual-band AP (802.11ac), Access Controller, and Backhauling System for enterprise wireless networks; and (3) FM/DMB System including Outdoor/Tunnel and Indoor solutions for broadcast signal coverage in shadow areas. The company serves telecommunications operators and enterprises requiring robust wireless connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAS+: Distributed Antenna System product line including 5G Multi-band DAS, 4G Multi-band DAS, Compact DAS, MCMB DAS, 5G RF Repeater, and Tri-band RF Repeater.

Products and services

• 5G Multi-band DAS Distributed Antenna System supporting 5G networks with Tri-mode (WCDMA/FD-LTE/5G) and Quad-band frequencies (900MHz/1.8GHz/2.1GHz/3.5GHz), featuring GaN HEMT Amplifier and Bluetooth interface for status monitoring. Designed for telecom operators needing enhanced 5G mobile network coverage.
• 4G Multi-band DAS Distributed Antenna System for 4G LTE networks with Tri-mode (WCDMA/FD-LTE/Mobile WiMax) and Quad-band frequencies (900MHz/1.8GHz/2.1GHz/2.3GHz), featuring flexible capacity switching and backplane based HRU. Targets telecom operators upgrading 4G LTE coverage.
• Compact DAS Small-form-factor DAS with System on Chip technology, supporting Tri-mode (WCDMA/FD-LTE/TD-LTE), Tri-band (900MHz/2.1GHz/2.5GHz), with PoC interface and 26dBm output RF power. Targeted at small-cell and compact indoor deployments.
• MCMB DAS Multi-Carrier Multi-Band DAS supporting Dual-mode (WCDMA/FD-LTE) across 6-band frequencies (700/800/900 MHz & 1.5/1.7/2 GHz), with automatic carrier detection and RU scalability up to 32 units. Designed for multi-operator shared infrastructure deployments.
• 5G RF Repeater RF Repeater for 5G service at 3.5GHz band with 5G TDD SYNC extraction, 1W output power, and isolation check function. Extends 5G signal coverage in indoor and outdoor shadow areas.
• Tri-band RF Repeater RF Repeater supporting Tri-band frequencies (900MHz/1.8GHz/2.1GHz) with variable service bandwidth and built-in ReMS for status monitoring. Used to extend and enhance existing 3G/4G signal coverage.
• 5G mmWave Hybrid-repeater Hybrid repeater combining RF-repeater (WAN side) and DAS (LAN side) for 28GHz mmWave 5G NR service, with Downlink 38dBmi and Uplink 27dBmi EIRP output, supporting SISO and MIMO modes.
• Tri-band AP with Wi-Fi 6 Enterprise Wi-Fi access point with Tri-band (1x2.4GHz & 2x5GHz) 4x4 MIMO supporting Wi-Fi 6 wave2, MU-MIMO & OFDMA, up to 1,500 concurrent users, and combined max throughput of 5.4Gbps. Designed for high-density enterprise wireless deployments.
• Dual-band AP with 802.11ac Enterprise Wi-Fi access point with Dual-band (2.4GHz & 5GHz) 4x4 MIMO supporting 802.11ac wave2, MU-MIMO for downlink, band-steering, up to 1,000 concurrent users, combined max throughput of 2.3Gbps. Targeted at SMB and standard enterprise environments.
• Access Controller (AC) Cost-effective network management device for controlling multiple APs in SMB environments, supporting AP grouping, service profiles, auto configuration, and captive portal.
• Wi-Fi Backhauling System Point-to-point backhaul system using Wi-Fi technology with high throughput up to 800Mbps at 80MHz@5GHz, IP-67 weatherproof housing, and AES encryption.
• Outdoor/Tunnel FM/DMB System Outdoor FM/DMB repeater system for radio shadow areas such as outer regions and tunnels, providing FM radio and terrestrial DMB services with main system and wired/wireless speaker options. Used for public safety broadcast coverage.
• Indoor FM/DMB System Indoor FM/DMB repeater system for building basements and radio shadow areas, including Processor with digital channel filter, Monitor for real-time output confirmation, and Repeater with multi-band antenna. Includes Bluetooth GUI remote access.
• Technical Support / After-Sales Services After-sales technical support services for repeaters (DAS), VoIP, WiFi-AP, and module support, provided by dedicated AS contacts per product line.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered key customer and related company.

• KT Corporationkey customerTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2014Major Korean telecom operator and key customer. Kisan Telecom has received multiple partner awards from KT (Best Partner 2012, Best Partner 2014, Partner Award 2018) and demonstrated Wi-Fi 802.11ax technology at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
• Mopiensrelated companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMopiens is a navigation safety specialist company supplying NAVAID systems (DVOR, DME, ILS) to approximately 200 airports globally for efficient and safe navigation. Mopiens is a related company of Kisan Telecom.
• Hyundai JCommrelated companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai JComm is a defense industry specialist participating in electronic communication areas of weapons systems including command and control systems, contributing to national security. Kisan Telecom acquired Hyundai Jcomm in 2001.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ZTE Corporation: ZTE offers a broad wireless portfolio (DAS, small cells, Wi-Fi APs) and is a competing Asian OEM in carrier in-building and enterprise Wi-Fi markets similar to Kisan.
• Nokia: Nokia's AnyRAN small-cell and AirScale portfolio, including private 5G solutions, places it in direct competition with Kisan's DAS+ and 5G RF repeater offerings for operator and enterprise networks.
• Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks (including the Aerohive and Zebra Wi-Fi portfolios) competes with Kisan in enterprise Wi-Fi APs, access controllers, and cloud-managed wireless for SMB and education markets.
• Ericsson: Ericsson offers the Radio Dot System and a broad small-cell/DAS portfolio as part of its end-to-end mobile network business, competing with Kisan in carrier in-building coverage and private 5G.
• Huawei: Huawei is a major supplier of DAS, small-cell, and Wi-Fi AP solutions across APAC, frequently competing head-to-head with Kisan for Korean and Asian carrier in-building and enterprise wireless projects.

Direct peers

• Corning Incorporated: Corning's Optical Communications segment offers DAS (MobileAccess) and small-cell solutions plus enterprise Wi-Fi, making it a direct competitor to Kisan in in-building wireless coverage for operators and large venues.
• CommScope: CommScope is a global leader in in-building wireless (DAS, small cells, Wi-Fi) with active fiber/copper portfolio that competes directly against Kisan's DAS+, RF repeater, and Wi-Fi AP lines for carrier and enterprise deals.
• SOLiD Technologies: SOLiD is a Korea-headquartered global DAS and in-building wireless infrastructure vendor with overlapping 5G/multi-band DAS, RF repeater, and small-cell products targeting the same mobile operators and enterprise customers as Kisan.

Emerging players

• Boingo Wireless: Boingo designs, builds, and operates carrier-grade Wi-Fi and small-cell networks in large venues (airports, stadiums, transit) — competing for the same venue densification opportunities that Kisan's DAS+ and Wi-Fi products target.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks supplies enterprise Wi-Fi APs, access controllers, and point-to-point backhaul radios — overlapping with Kisan's Wi-Fi AP, Access Controller, and Backhauling System product lines for SMB/enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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