ČEZNET s.r.o.

What ČEZNET s.r.o. does

ČEZNET s.r.o. is a Czech Republic telecommunications provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Telco Pro Services, a.s., itself part of the ČEZ Group energy conglomerate. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Prague since December 2024 (previously Tachov), the company operates a proprietary FTTH (Fiber to the Home) optical network built using ČEZ Group's backbone infrastructure, providing direct fiber connectivity to residential households across more than 300 Czech cities and municipalities.

The company's revenue model centers on recurring monthly subscriptions. For residential customers, it offers the ČEZNET Optika tiered fiber plans (100/300/500/1000 Mbps at 199-599 Kč/month) with bundled router and free installation, supplemented by the ČEZNET TV IPTV service operated via partner SledovaniTV across three package tiers (269-629 Kč/month). For enterprise and public-sector customers, it provides Profi Internet with symmetric bandwidth from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps under SLA, a TIER III certified data center with 100 Gb/s NIX.CZ peering and direct fiber from all major Czech operators, professional camera and security systems, and managed indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi solutions. Go-to-market combines a toll-free customer hotline (800 840 850), regional field consultants in newly connected cities, an address-verified website ordering platform, and physical customer centers.

Despite a lean headcount of 23 employees, ČEZNET has been rapidly expanding its FTTH footprint throughout 2024, launching service in numerous new municipalities and adding thousands of connections monthly. The company applies the ČEZ Group's ethical code and benefits from the parent group's financial backing and brand recognition as one of the largest energy corporations in Central and Eastern Europe. Its sister organization, Magnalink, extends its telco capabilities into adjacent smart-city and IoT projects.

Name

ČEZNET s.r.o.

Legal name

ČEZNET s.r.o.

Website

https://ceznet.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ČEZNET s.r.o. is a Czech FTTH broadband and IPTV provider, subsidiary of ČEZ Group's Telco Pro Services, serving residential households across 300+ cities with tiered fiber internet (100-1000 Mbps), ČEZNET TV, plus enterprise services including TIER III data center, dedicated symmetric business internet, and professional camera systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Broadband Telecommunications

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Residential Broadband CPE (DSL/Cable/Fiber Gateways) (HDAFAIAA), Carrier Hotels & Network-Dense Colocation (HDABACAE), Optical/Transport Network Management (OTN/WDM Controllers) (HDAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Residential broadband
• IPTV services
• Data center hosting
• Business connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for fiber optic internet services (ČEZNET Optika 100/300/500/1000) ranging from 199-419 Kč promotional rates, with standard rates of 349-599 Kč per month. Includes router rental and free installation with indefinite-term contract.
2. Television Services: Internet TV subscription packages (ČEZNET TV/Sledování TV) with three tiers: Malá TV (269 Kč), Střední TV (399 Kč), Velká TV (629 Kč). Includes optional packages for sports, films, and adult content. Service provided through partner SledovaniTV.
3. Business/Professional Internet: Dedicated symmetric internet connectivity with guaranteed SLA parameters, from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps bandwidth, unlimited data transfer, public IP addresses, BGP routing support, DDoS protection, branch office interconnection. Customized pricing for enterprise customers.
4. Professional Data Center Services: Hosting and colocation services in TIER III data center with connectivity to major Czech operators (ČD-Telematika, Dial Telecom, CETIN, O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone), 24/7 physical access, rack space rental.
5. Camera Systems (Business): Professional camera system solutions for businesses including installation, registration with data protection authority, 24/7 monitoring, and remote viewing capabilities. Camera systems include analog, TurboHD, and IP options.
6. Wi-Fi Equipment Rental: Monthly rental of Wi-Fi equipment for business customers including indoor Wi-Fi (99 Kč/month) and outdoor Wi-Fi (139 Kč/month), with remote network management capabilities.
7. Router Rental and Sales: Router rental included with internet packages, with additional options: TP-Link EX520 Wi-Fi 6 router (89 Kč/month rental or 2,799 Kč purchase) and Nokia G-0425-GA (109 Kč/month rental or 2,799 Kč purchase). Lifetime warranty on rented equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ČEZNET s.r.o. is a Czech telecommunications provider that builds and operates its own FTTH (Fiber to the Home) optical network to deliver fiber optic internet (ČEZNET Optika 100/300/500/1000) and internet television (ČEZNET TV) to residential customers across 300+ Czech municipalities. For businesses, the company provides dedicated symmetric internet connectivity (Profi Internet), TIER III standard data center colocation and hosting, professional camera surveillance systems, and managed indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi solutions.

Product overview

ČEZNET s.r.o. is a Czech telecommunications provider and subsidiary of ČEZ Group, offering residential and commercial services. The core consumer offering consists of FTTH (Fiber to the Home) optical internet plans under the ČEZNET Optika brand (100, 300, 500, and 1000 Mbps tiers) and ČEZNET TV internet protocol television with three tiers (Malá TV, Střední TV, Velká TV). Equipment offerings include Wi-Fi routers (TP-Link EX520 and Nokia G-0425-GA) and set-top-boxes. For business customers, the company provides Profi Internet (dedicated symmetric connectivity up to 10 Gbps), Profi Datové centrum (TIER III data center hosting), professional camera systems (analog, TurboHD, IP), and managed indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi solutions. All services are delivered over the company's own FTTH network infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ČEZNET TV: Internet television service offering up to 190+ TV programs, available on Google TV, Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, Samsung TV, and Amazon Fire TV with features including replay, recording, and ad-skipping
• Profi Internet
• Profi Datové centrum
• Profi Kamerové systémy

Products and services

• ČEZNET Optika 100 Residential fiber optic internet service delivering up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds for casual browsing and email. Targeted at individual households in ČEZNET coverage areas in the Czech Republic.
• ČEZNET Optika 300 Residential fiber optic internet service delivering up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload speeds for family streaming, video calls, and multi-device households.
• ČEZNET Optika 500 Residential fiber optic internet service delivering up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speeds for households with multiple simultaneous devices and high-bandwidth activities.
• ČEZNET Optika 1000 Premium residential fiber optic internet service delivering up to 1000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds for demanding applications including 4K streaming, gaming, and professional home use.
• ČEZNET TV Internet television service offering up to 190+ TV channels, 115 radio stations, catch-up TV, cloud recording, pause live TV, multi-device streaming, and optional sport/film/adult content packages. Available on Google TV, Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android devices. Three tiers: Malá TV (269 Kč/month, 125+ channels), Střední TV (399 Kč/month, 160+ channels), and Velká TV (629 Kč/month, 190+ channels).
• Profi Internet Dedicated symmetric business internet connectivity with guaranteed SLA parameters, unlimited data transfer, public IP addresses, BGP routing, DDoS protection, and branch office interconnection. Bandwidth from 2 Mbps to 10 Gbps via dedicated fiber or wireless last-mile. Targeted at medium and large companies, private and public sector organizations.
• Profi Datové centrum (Professional Data Center) Data center hosting and colocation services meeting TIER III standards with 100 Gb/s NIX.CZ connectivity, redundant power systems, diesel generators, warm aisle cooling, and 24/7 physical access. Features NIX.CZ, NIX.SK, Telia Carrier, and Cogent international transit, plus direct connectivity to major Czech operators (ČD-Telematika, Dial Telecom, CETIN, O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone). Targeted at medium and large enterprises requiring secure, high-availability hosting.
• Profi Kamerové systémy (Professional Camera Systems) Professional surveillance camera systems for businesses featuring analog, TurboHD, and IP cameras with video analytics including motion detection, license plate recognition (SPZ), people counting, heat mapping, and thermal imaging for fire detection. Includes installation, registration with data protection authority, 24/7 monitoring, and remote viewing capabilities. Targeted at business customers and property owners associations (SVJ).
• Wi-Fi Interiérová pro firmy (Indoor Business Wi-Fi) Professional indoor Wi-Fi solution for business environments with unlimited scalability and remote network management capabilities. Available via monthly rental (99 Kč/month) or one-time purchase (2,239 Kč). Targeted at SME and business customers.
• Wi-Fi Venkovní (Outdoor Wi-Fi) Professional outdoor Wi-Fi solution for business environments with unlimited scalability and remote network management capabilities. Available via monthly rental (139 Kč/month) or one-time purchase (2,449 Kč). Targeted at SME and business customers.
• TP-Link EX520 Wi-Fi 6 Router Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router (AX3000) for residential and business customers offering speeds up to 3 Gbps with MU-MIMO, Beamforming, EasyMesh, and remote management protocols. Available via monthly rental (89 Kč/month) or one-time purchase (2,799 Kč).
• Nokia G-0425-GA Router Design-oriented optical network terminal/router in white finish featuring MU-MIMO technology for 2x faster connectivity, Beamforming for improved coverage, and gigabit ports. Available via monthly rental (109 Kč/month) or one-time purchase (2,799 Kč).

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation within 10 days of contract signing, typically shorter
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nadace ČEZ (ČEZ Foundation)minorOthers · 1 January 2002ČEZ Foundation established in 2002 as one of the first corporate foundations in Czech Republic. For over 20 years, it has been providing assistance through grant programs in social, cultural, and sports areas, actively cooperating with regions.
• Telco Pro Services, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEZNET is a subsidiary of Telco Pro Services, a.s., which is part of ČEZ Group. This relationship provides access to backbone telecommunications networks used for industrial systems supporting dispatch management of electricity production and distribution within the energy sector.
• Skupina ČEZ (ČEZ Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČEZNET is a member of ČEZ Group, applying the Group's Ethics Code to its operations and those of its suppliers. Benefits from strong economic backing of the large energy corporation.
• ČD-TelematikacoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• Dial TelecomcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• CETINcoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• O2 Czech RepubliccoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Czech telecom operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• T-Mobile Czech RepubliccoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Czech telecom operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• Vodafone Czech RepubliccoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Czech telecom operator terminating fiber optic connections in ČEZNET's TIER III data center, providing connectivity infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• SledovaniTVcoreTechnology or IntegrationČEZNET TV television service is operated by SledovaniTV. Platform provides internet TV streaming with features including catch-up TV, recording, and multi-device support.
• Magnalink, a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization of ČEZNET serving as contractual partner in projects such as the Intelligent Traffic System (IDS) in Hradec Králové, implementing telematic systems for traffic management and optimization.
• NIX.CZcoreTechnology or IntegrationCzech Internet exchange point providing 100 Gb/s connectivity for ČEZNET's data center operations, enabling high-speed peering with other networks.
• Telia CarriercoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational carrier providing 10 Gb/s foreign transit connectivity for ČEZNET's data center operations.
• Cogent CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational carrier providing 10 Gb/s foreign transit connectivity for ČEZNET's data center operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s. One of the largest Czech telecom operators offering nationwide FTTH, mobile, and TV bundles. Competes head-on with ČEZNET for residential broadband customers but at vastly greater scale and with mobile cross-sell.
• Vodafone Czech Republic a.s. Czech operator offering fiber broadband bundled with mobile and TV across major cities. Competes in the same residential FTTH space as ČEZNET, leveraging nationwide brand and bundling.
• CETIN a.s. Czech wholesale fiber network operator and owner of legacy DSL infrastructure, now extending FTTH. Competes via wholesale access to ISPs and increasingly via its own retail partners; its network footprint shapes the market ČEZNET builds within.
• O2 Czech Republic a.s. Incumbent Czech fixed-line and mobile operator with the largest national FTTH footprint plus TV and mobile bundles. The principal large-scale competitor in the same product categories.

Direct peers

• Nordic Telecom s.r.o. Czech fixed-wireless and fiber ISP offering broadband, TV, and voice to residential and SMB customers, including in less-served areas. Comparable bundle and rollout model targeting underserved Czech towns.
• PODA a.s. Czech fiber ISP focused on regional/town rollouts with bundled internet, TV, and voice services. Comparable FTTH build-and-operate model in similar Czech geographies.
• Starnet s.r.o. Czech alternative FTTH ISP operating in smaller cities and towns across the Czech Republic. Closest direct comparable in footprint, customer mix (residential + SMB), and FTTH technology approach.
• Nej.cz s.r.o. Czech regional broadband ISP offering fiber and wireless internet plus TV services in towns and cities. Overlaps with ČEZNET on residential fiber bundles and town-by-town expansion strategy.

Emerging players

• Telly (Telly TV): Czech IPTV/streaming provider competing with ČEZNET TV/SledovaniTV. Comparable TV-platform business model targeting Czech households with streaming-first bundles.

Others

• CD-Telematika a.s. Czech wholesale fiber/backbone operator and ČEZNET data center interconnect partner. Comparable in operating transport fiber infrastructure in the Czech market, though at the wholesale layer rather than retail ISP.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceznet-internet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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