Synertone

What Synertone does

Synertone Communication Corporation (HKEX: 01613) is a Hong Kong-listed space-ground integrated communication solutions provider founded in November 2001. The company's core asset is Synertone 1, the world's first broadband satellite with hybrid Ku-/Ka-band, acquired from IPSTAR in March 2013 and commercially operational since 2014, providing approximately 20 Gbps of high-throughput satellite (HTS) capacity over China including coastal areas and capable of delivering greater than 200 Mbps wireless broadband to high-speed rail, aircraft, ferries, shipping, and road transportation.

Synertone monetizes this capacity through three primary lines: (1) satellite bandwidth services delivered via licensed telecommunication partners in mainland China and direct sales in Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets; (2) proprietary mobile satellite communication systems, including ground satellite products, satellite network elements, and an LTE backhaul solution, with patented intellectual property developed at its Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory; and (3) a parallel global brand agency and retail business for electronic consumer products, serving manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers including Honor, Xiaomi, REALME, Apple, and Huawei. The company addresses eight vertical-specific solutions — railway, shipping, education, oil & gas, healthcare, rural connectivity, emergency services, and forestry/fire surveillance — through gateway stations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Operationally, Synertone reports 51–100 employees, three satellite gateway stations in mainland China, and offices in Hong Kong (headquarters) and Shenzhen (R&D). The fiscal year ends 31 March. Recent years have featured multiple subsidiary disposals (2019, 2023, 2025), capital restructurings (2020, 2022, 2023), and significant top-level leadership turnover, including the 2025 resignations of the CEO and an Executive Director. The company has reported revenue of $114.2M (FY2022), $60.5M (FY2023), $62.6M (FY2024), and $116.9M (FY2025) alongside persistent net losses every period, indicating an ongoing turnaround rather than a stabilized growth profile.

Name

Synertone

Legal name

Synertone Communication Corporation

Website

https://synertone.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Synertone (HKEX: 01613) is a Hong Kong-listed space-ground integrated communication solutions provider operating the Synertone 1 hybrid Ku-/Ka-band satellite. It delivers satellite broadband, mobile satellite communication systems, and consumer electronics brand agency services to government, industrial, and enterprise customers across transportation, energy, healthcare, and rural connectivity verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Satellite broadband services
• Mobile satellite communications
• Space-ground integrated solutions
• High throughput satellite
• Railway maritime communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Yau Tsim Mong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Bandwidth Services: Based on satellite bandwidth services of the Synertone 1 (IPSTAR) satellite, providing integrated space-to-ground solutions for satellite communication networks.
2. Mobile Satellite Communication Systems: Research, development, and manufacture of mobile satellite communication systems with delivery of total solutions to customers, including patenting of intellectual property.
3. Electronic Consumer Products: Covering the world, focusing on global sales and brand agency business of electronic consumer products. The team has served manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers such as Honor, Xiaomi, REALME, Apple, and Huawei.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synertone provides space-ground integrated satellite communication solutions centered on its proprietary Synertone 1 (IPSTAR) high-throughput satellite, delivering broadband connectivity across China including coastal areas with approximately 20 Gbps total capacity and greater than 200 Mbps wireless speeds. The company develops and manufactures mobile satellite communication systems, and delivers vertical-specific solutions for railway, shipping, education, oil & gas, healthcare, rural connectivity, emergency services, and fire surveillance, alongside global brand-agency distribution of electronic consumer products.

Product overview

Synertone is a space-ground integrated communication solution provider offering satellite bandwidth services and mobile satellite communication systems. The core product portfolio centers on Synertone 1, the world's first broadband satellite with hybrid Ku-/Ka-band, complemented by Ground Satellite Products that provide integrated space-to-ground solutions. The company delivers industry-specific solutions including Railway, Shipping, Education, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Rural Connectivity, Emergency, and Fire Surveillance applications. Synertone's offerings enable broadband connectivity anywhere at anytime, serving high-speed rail, aircraft, ferries, shipping, road transportation, and remote areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Synertone 1 Satellite The world's first broadband satellite with hybrid Ku-/Ka-band, providing high-throughput satellite (HTS) resources across the entirety of China including coastal areas with total capacity of approximately 20 Gbps and greater than 200 Mbps connectivity.
• Ground Satellite Products A full range of space-ground integrated solution which highly integrates multiple functional modules and implements network access through multiple channels.
• LTE Backhaul Solution Satellite-based backhaul solution connecting remote base stations to the core network, enabling mobile network services where ground fibers cannot reach. VSAT IP macro base stations support 2G, 3G, and 4G deployments.
• Satellite Network Element A full range of space-ground integrated solution for network element management and connectivity.
• Railway Satellite Communication Solution Transparent satellite channel via broadband satellite connecting logistics support system, emergency communication system, and passenger information systems on trains. Enables internet service and high-speed data transmission on moving high-speed trains.
• Shipping Satellite Communication System Onboard satellite communication system composed of space, ground, and customer sections, providing marine communication with distance-irrelevant tariff and connectivity unrestricted by fixed base stations for merchant ships, fishing boats, and ferries.
• Remote Education Satellite Solution Remote education solution providing advanced online education system, courseware delivery, interactive learning, and sharing of high-quality educational resources for schools in remote rural and mountain areas.
• Oil & Gas Satellite Communication Solution Satellite communication network applied in energy chemical plant areas and gas pipelines for production scheduling, inspection, firefighting, security, and engineering operations.
• Healthcare Tele-medicine Solution Tele-medicine solution combining computer, multimedia, and medical technologies to enable remote diagnosis, operation guidance, medical education, and patient history sharing across geographic boundaries.
• Rural Village Internet Access Solution Rural connectivity solution providing full coverage of telephone communication and high-speed Internet access for remote and scattered rural areas with complex environments.
• Emergency Communication Solution Emergency communication solution for quick onsite emergency commanding network building during natural disasters, public emergencies, and large-scale events when traditional communication networks cannot support efficient dispatching.
• Forest Fire Surveillance Solution Fire surveillance solution using multiple communication methods including multi-polarized scheduling and hierarchical management for smooth fire information transmission across wide-range forest regions.
• Electronic Consumer Products Brand Agency Business Global sales and brand agency business covering manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers such as Honor, Xiaomi, REALME, Apple, and Huawei, including national general agent, supply chain pallet, online retail, and offline retail store operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20Gpbs total satellite capacity for China coverage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In January 2016, experts from China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) visited Synertone, indicating potential collaboration in railway satellite communication solutions.
• Gilat Satellite NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2015In November 2015, Synertone and Gilat entered into a MOU for strategic cooperation and an agreement for gateway upgrade. Gilat is a leading global provider of satellite networking technology and solutions.
• IPSTARcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2013Synertone acquired IPSTAR for coverage in China (including Hong Kong and Macau) in March 2013. The satellite was officially renamed Synertone 1 in April 2013. IPSTAR is the world's first broadband satellite with hybrid Ku-/Ka-band.
• CTS and IPSTARCOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2012In December 2012, Synertone entered into an agreement with CTS and IPSTARCO for the transfer of IPSTAR's bandwidth and gateway services, and also entered into a framework agreement with IPSTATCO.
• Universiade Shenzhen 2011minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2011In August 2011, Synertone was appointed as the safeguarding company to ensure smooth communication for the Universiade Shenzhen 2011.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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