What Global Network does

Global Network is a French telecommunications operator headquartered in Croissy-Beaubourg, Île-de-France, founded in 2019 to serve very small and small businesses (TPE/PME) in the Paris region. The company delivers an integrated portfolio covering fixed telephony, hosted VoIP/PABX, mobile plans, internet access, dematerialized lines, managed cybersecurity (antivirus, antispam, secure VPN), and 4G/5G backup connectivity.

The offering is built on a reseller-and-managed-services model rather than owned infrastructure: Global Network resells mobile and fixed connectivity via partnerships with Orange and Bouygues Telecom, then layers its own managed services, security, and support on top. The firm emphasizes European data hosting and the absence of third-country subcontractors as part of its positioning toward security-conscious SMB and local-government buyers.

Commercially, Global Network operates with a very small team (5 declared employees) and minimal capitalization (€8,000 share capital), running a relationship-led, boutique go-to-market focused on the Île-de-France region. Pricing and contract structures are not disclosed in the available material, and the company has not publicly disclosed revenue, funding, or customer-count metrics.

Name

Global Network

Legal name

Société Global Network

Website

https://global-network.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Network is a French regional telecom operator, founded in 2019 and based in Île-de-France, that provides bundled fixed, mobile, VoIP, internet, and managed-security services to small and mid-sized businesses and local governments via Orange and Bouygues Telecom partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Telecommunications Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Business telecom services
• Hosted VoIP telephony
• Mobile connectivity solutions
• Fiber internet connectivity
• Managed security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Croissy Beaubourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fixed Telephony Services: Subscription-based business fixed phone line services providing professional image and reliable communication for businesses.
2. Mobile Telephony Services: Mobile connectivity packages for professionals to stay connected with clients, offered through partnerships with Orange and Bouygues operators.
3. Internet Connectivity: Internet access solutions including fiber (shared and dedicated), SDSL, 4G/5G backup connectivity for businesses.
4. Security Solutions: Professional security services including video surveillance, alarm systems, and managed firewalls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Network is an independent French telecom operator that provides turnkey telecommunications solutions to small and medium enterprises (PME/TPE). Its core offerings are bundled subscriptions covering fixed and cloud-hosted VoIP telephony, mobile plans (via Orange and Bouygues networks), fiber/SDSL/4G-5G internet connectivity, and professional security (video surveillance, alarms, managed firewalls with 24/7 supervision). The company packages these as a single managed service supported by expert advisors and a dematerialized virtual PBX accessible via web interface.

Product overview

Global Network is a telecommunications operator offering an integrated portfolio of solutions for small and medium enterprises (PME/TPE). The core offering spans four main product categories: (1) Fixed-line and IP Telephony (fixed telephony and cloud-hosted VoIP with features like IVR, call queues, music on hold, voicemail-to-email, and mobile access), (2) Mobile Telephony (mobile plans via Orange and Bouygues networks), (3) Internet Connectivity (shared fiber, professional fiber, SDSL, and 4G/5G backup), and (4) Security Solutions (video surveillance, alarm systems, managed firewalls, DDoS protection, and encrypted communications with 24/7 supervision). Services include number portability and a dematerialized virtual PBX accessible via web interface. The company positions itself as a full-service telecom partner focused on simplicity, reliability, and innovation for business communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixed-line Telephony (Téléphonie fixe) Professional fixed-line telephone service providing businesses with a reliable fixed phone number and professional image, integrated into Global Network's telecom infrastructure. Targets businesses needing a trusted professional communications channel.
• Hosted IP Telephony / VoIP (Téléphonie IP / Voix sur IP) Cloud-hosted VoIP business phone system delivering traditional PBX features — cascade calling, music on hold, multi-level IVR menus, and call forwarding — over the internet, accessible from fixed phones, PCs, and smartphones. Includes intelligent call routing, professional queue management with custom messages and hold music, time-based automation, and voicemail-to-email integration. Designed for SMBs that previously could only access these features as large enterprises.
• Mobile Telephony (Téléphonie mobile) Mobile phone services and SIM card offerings for professionals, leveraging Orange and Bouygues operator networks to enable businesses to stay connected with clients without restrictions. Targeted at SMBs needing reliable mobile coverage across France.
• Internet Connectivity (Offre Internet) Internet access solutions for businesses including shared fiber (fibre mutualisée), professional fiber (fibre pro), SDSL, and 4G backup connectivity, adapted to business needs and usage requirements. Provides the underlying data connectivity for cloud telephony and security services.
• Security Solutions (Offre Sécurité) Professional security offering for businesses including video surveillance, alarm systems, and firewall protection to secure business premises and internet usage. Targeted at SMBs needing turnkey physical and network security bundled with their telecom services.
• Managed Security (Sécurité managée) Advanced managed security services including managed firewalls, DDoS attack protection, communication encryption, and a 24/7 supervision center providing continuous monitoring and threat response for businesses.
• Number Portability (Portabilité de numéro) Number portability service that allows businesses to keep their existing phone numbers when switching providers, with Global Network handling the RIO request and termination documentation. Reduces switching friction for new customers migrating from legacy operators.

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OrangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Network partners with Orange as a mobile network operator to provide the best service quality to their customers. They work with Orange for mobile connectivity and network coverage across France.
• Bouygues TelecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Network partners with Bouygues Telecom as a mobile operator to offer additional network coverage options. The company has chosen to work with both Orange and Bouygues to ensure they can meet customer expectations for service quality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hexatel: Independent French hosted-PBX and telecom operator focused on SMEs with VoIP, mobile, internet and number portability. Comparable across hosted PBX technology, SME target and independent-operator positioning to Global Network.
• 3CX: International cloud PBX / hosted telephony vendor serving SMEs and mid-market with VoIP, IVR, call center and CRM integrations. Comparable core technology (cloud PBX, hosted telephony) to Global Network's IP telephony product.
• Diabolocom: France-based cloud telephony and contact-center provider serving SMB and mid-market with hosted VoIP, IVR and omnichannel features. Comparable to Global Network across hosted PBX functionality, French SME target market and recurring subscription model.
• Ringover: French cloud telephony / hosted PBX specialist targeting SMEs and mid-market with VoIP, mobile apps and CRM integrations. Directly comparable to Global Network in customer segment (French SMBs), product (cloud PBX) and GTM (sales-led, consultative).
• Onoff Telecom: French cloud telephony provider offering virtual numbers and hosted PBX features to professionals and SMEs across Europe. Comparable in hosted PBX technology stack and SME customer profile to Global Network's VoIP offering.

Regional players

• Hub One: French B2B telecom operator (part of ADP Group) delivering connectivity, mobile, hosted telephony and managed services to enterprises and SMEs in France. Comparable across managed telecom and security offerings to enterprise/SME customers in France.

Broad incumbents

• Keyyo (Bouygues Telecom Entreprises): Acquired by Bouygues Telecom, Keyyo is a French cloud-PBX operator for SMEs; now part of Bouygues' enterprise division. Comparable hosted telephony capability and SME focus, but with the scale, brand and network ownership of an incumbent carrier.
• OVHcloud (OVH Telecom): French cloud provider and telecom operator (OVH Telecom) offering VoIP, hosted PBX, SIP trunks and fiber to SMEs and enterprises. Comparable across hosted telephony and internet services, with significantly broader portfolio and scale.
• Orange Pro: Orange's professional division offering fixed telephony, mobile, fiber and security bundles to French SMEs and enterprises. Comparable across every line of Global Network's bundle but with vastly greater scale, owned network infrastructure and brand.
• Bouygues Telecom Pro: Enterprise/SME arm of Bouygues Telecom providing fixed, mobile, fiber and cloud PBX in France. Comparable across full bundle to Global Network; relevant because Bouygues is also one of Global Network's mobile wholesale partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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