What Grupo IP Telecom does

Grupo IP Telecom provides telecommunications and network infrastructure services focused on corporate and wholesale connectivity. The company offers dedicated internet access, metro and GPON links, and high-capacity IP services such as IP 10G+ and IP 1G+ for medium and large enterprises. It serves internet service providers with services including IP Transix for IP transit, remote peering, and the IP Resilience Hub for resilient connectivity to IXPs and CDNs. Grupo IP Telecom also delivers private E-LAN connectivity via IP LinkPro, colocation and data center capacity through IP DataHub, and IT consulting and outsourcing under IP TechSolutions. Its portfolio is designed to support data-intensive applications, interconnect distributed sites, and integrate with global internet exchanges and content networks.

Name

Grupo IP Telecom

Legal name

Grupo IP Telecom

Website

https://grupoip.net.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grupo IP Telecom provides corporate internet access, carrier connectivity, and data infrastructure services for enterprises and ISPs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Transit & Peering Services (HDAIAFAE), Multi-Site Enterprise Connectivity Bundles (Hybrid WAN/MPLS+Internet) (HDAIAFAL), Carrier Ethernet & Wavelength Wholesale (E-Line/E-LAN, OTN, lambda) (HDAIAEAB)

Keywords

• IP transit services
• Dedicated internet access
• Network infrastructure
• Datacenter colocation
• Cloud on-ramp

Headquarters

HQ city

Teresina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IP Transit (Wholesale): BGP4 v4/v6 IP transit for telecom operators with dedicated capacity, delivered in PI, CE, SP, and RJ via AS61573. Revenue based on capacity commitments and port size.
2. Dedicated Internet Access (Enterprise): Symmetric 100% dedicated internet access for enterprises from 100M to 10G+ capacity. CIR is 100% of contracted rate. Includes IPv6, public IPs, 24x7 NOC support.
3. Private Network (E-LAN): Layer-2 VPN over MPLS core connecting multiple enterprise sites. Traffic between sites does not cross the internet.
4. IP Telephony: SIP trunk and cloud PBX services for enterprises. Voice runs over the same measured network infrastructure.
5. Datacenter Colocation: Colocation services in DC CORE Teresina with space, power, cooling, and cross-connect behind the company's own AS.
6. Remote Peering: Remote access to Internet Exchange ports where the company already has presence, without requiring physical presence at each IX location.
7. Point-to-Point Transport: Layer-2 Ethernet transport between two sites. Capacity from 100M to 10G+ tier.
8. Cloud On-Ramp: Private connectivity to hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) via Equinix MI3, Digital Realty Madrid, and Equinix ZH5 facilities.
9. International Cloud Management: Managed cloud provisioning and billing in BRL with Brazilian nota fiscal for international cloud resources.
10. AI On Demand: On-demand bare metal GPU instances for AI inference and training, priced in BRL with nota fiscal. Capacity-based hourly billing with fixed pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo IP Telecom sells wholesale IP transit (BGP4 v4/v6) over AS61573 and AS263612 to telecom operators, plus dedicated symmetric enterprise internet access, MPLS-based private E-LAN networks, IP telephony (SIP trunk and cloud PBX), datacenter colocation in DC CORE Teresina, remote peering to nine internet exchange points, point-to-point L2 Ethernet transport, inline DDoS mitigation, cloud on-ramp to hyperscalers, managed international cloud billed in BRL, and an upcoming AI On Demand bare-metal GPU service for AI inference, training, and fine-tuning workloads. The offering is built on a published, live-measured MPLS/BGP core with RPKI and ASPA route validation and direct EllaLink submarine-cable capacity from Fortaleza to Europe.

Product overview

Grupo IP Telecom operates as a telecommunications provider offering a unified network platform with distinct product lines for wholesale operators, enterprises, and government. For telecom operators: IP Transit (BGP4 v4/v6 with dedicated capacity), Remote Peering (IX access), Point-to-Point (L2 transport), and DDoS Protection. For enterprises: Dedicated Access (symmetric internet), Private Network/E-LAN (MPLS VPN), IP Telephony (SIP trunk/cloud PBX), Datacenter colocation, Cloud On-Ramp (hyperscaler connectivity), International Cloud (BRL billing), and Enterprise DDoS Protection. For government: sovereign connectivity with national data jurisdiction and LGPD compliance. The company also operates a proprietary live-measured network platform (AS61573) with tools including looking glass, RPKI/ASPA security, and customer portal, plus an upcoming AI On Demand service offering bare metal GPU instances with fixed BRL pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IP Transit (Trânsito IP) Wholesale IP transit service delivered over AS61573 and AS263612 with BGP4 v4/v6 routing, 100% CIR guarantee, and live network measurement. Sold to telecom operators, ISPs, and CDN providers that need contracted-capacity upstream connectivity with verified SLAs and inline DDoS protection included.
• Remote Peering (Peering Remoto) Remote peering service that provides an operator's AS with presence at nine internet exchange points (including IX.br locations and regional exchanges) without the operator having to build a physical cross-connect at each exchange. Targets carriers and content providers that want IX diversity and lower latency without capex.
• Point-to-Point Transport (Ponto a Ponto) Layer-2 Ethernet point-to-point transport service for connecting two sites over the company's MPLS backbone. Used by enterprises and carriers that need a private, dedicated circuit between two locations with guaranteed bandwidth.
• DDoS Protection (Proteção DDoS) Inline DDoS mitigation service delivered at the network edge without requiring BGP redirection or traffic diversion to an external scrubbing center. Available bundled with IP Transit for wholesale on-net customers and with Dedicated Internet Access for enterprise customers on AS61573.
• Dedicated Internet Access (Link Dedicado) Symmetric dedicated internet access service with 100% CIR guarantee sold to enterprises and government entities. Provides contracted bandwidth, predictable latency, and inline DDoS filtering, billed in BRL with nota fiscal.
• Private Network / E-LAN (Rede Privada) MPLS-based Ethernet LAN (E-LAN) VPN service that interconnects multiple sites of an enterprise over a private MPLS backbone. Targets mid-market and enterprise customers with multi-site operations needing a private WAN.
• IP Telephony (Telefonia IP) IP telephony service offering SIP trunking and a cloud-based PBX for enterprise voice customers. Integrates with the company's dedicated internet and private network offerings to ensure voice quality and SLA-backed delivery.
• Datacenter Colocation (DC CORE Teresina) Datacenter colocation service at DC CORE Teresina, providing rack space, power, and cross-connect to the AS61573 backbone. Allows customers to colocate their own infrastructure directly on the company's IP network.
• Cloud On-Ramp Private cloud on-ramp service providing dedicated connectivity from the company's MPLS backbone to hyperscaler cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Targets enterprises that need predictable latency and dedicated capacity to cloud workloads instead of routing them over the public internet.
• International Cloud Management (Cloud Internacional) Managed international cloud service that provides provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud resources billed in BRL with Brazilian nota fiscal, with dedicated on-ramp options via EllaLink submarine cable. Targets Brazilian enterprises that want to consume hyperscaler services without foreign-currency exposure or tax complexity.
• Government Connectivity (Conectividade para Governo) Sovereign connectivity offering for Brazilian federal, state, and municipal government agencies and public institutions, providing on-shore data routing aligned with LGPD compliance and nota fiscal invoicing. Includes dedicated capacity, audited SLAs, and live network measurement as evidence for procurement processes.
• AI On Demand (IA On Demand) AI On Demand is a bare-metal GPU compute service for AI inference, training, and fine-tuning workloads. It targets AI startups, ML teams, and enterprises that need predictable GPU capacity in Brazil, billed in BRL on a per-second metered basis with data sovereignty for AI training data. Service launches August 10, 2026 in invite-only early access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teresina to 8.8.8.8 latency: 32.9 ms (measured)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AS6939 Hurricane ElectriccoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider and IPv6 backbone. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.
• AS3257 GTTcoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.
• AS37468 Angola CablescoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.
• EllaLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubmarine cable operator providing direct Fortaleza to Europe connectivity (approximately 6000 km). EllaLink enables the company's direct international route without detouring through Sao Paulo, supporting sovereignty positioning for Northeast Brazil traffic.
• MonetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubmarine cable operator connecting Fortaleza to US and Sao Paulo. Provides international connectivity diversity alongside EllaLink.
• EletronetcoreTechnology or IntegrationTerrestrial backbone operator providing Teresina to Sao Paulo connectivity. Complements submarine cables for domestic backbone transport.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center provider with presence at MI3 (Miami), SP4 (Sao Paulo), and ZH5 (Zurich) facilities. Used for cloud on-ramp connectivity to AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, and Equinix Fabric.
• Digital RealtycoreTechnology or IntegrationData center provider at Madrid MAD1-2 facility. Used for Azure ExpressRoute connectivity to Europe.
• IX.br / PTT.brcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrazilian Internet Exchange points at Fortaleza, Sao Paulo, and Teresina. Route server peering at 3 IX locations across Brazil.
• FL-IXcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlorida Internet Exchange in Miami. Route server peering for US connectivity.
• AMS-IX (Amsterdam)coreTechnology or IntegrationAmsterdam Internet Exchange. Route server peering for European connectivity.
• DE-CIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeutsche Commercial Internet Exchange with presence in Frankfurt and Lisbon. Route server peering in Frankfurt, bilateral in Lisbon.
• LINX (London)coreTechnology or IntegrationLondon Internet Exchange. Route server peering for UK/European connectivity.
• NYIIX (New York)coreTechnology or IntegrationNew York International Internet Exchange. Route server peering for US Northeast connectivity.
• AS174 CogentcoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.
• AS1299 ArelioncoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.
• AS52468 UfinetcoreOthersUpstream IP transit provider. Visible as primary upstream via bgp.he.net/AS61573.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cogent Communications: Cogent is a leading global Tier-1 IP transit and wholesale carrier, directly comparable to Grupo IP's IP Transit and Remote Peering offerings. Cogent is one of Grupo IP's named upstream providers (AS174), and both compete in the wholesale BGP4 v4/v6 transit market targeting operators with their own AS.
• Hurricane Electric: Hurricane Electric is one of the largest global IPv6-native IP transit wholesalers and a named upstream of Grupo IP (AS6939). Both compete head-to-head for wholesale transit customers and emphasize IPv6, RPKI, and IX-fabric connectivity as core propositions.
• Arelion: Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier) operates a global Tier-1 IP backbone and is a primary upstream of Grupo IP (AS1299). Both compete in the wholesale IP transit market with multi-region reach and emphasis on measured latency performance.
• GTT Communications: GTT is a global IP transit and enterprise networking provider and a named upstream of Grupo IP (AS3257). Both target wholesale operator customers with BGP4 IP transit and managed transport services across international routes.
• BR.Digital: BR.Digital is a Brazilian IP transit and colocation provider operating multiple PoPs and IX presences across Brazil. It is one of the closest direct domestic competitors to Grupo IP in the wholesale and enterprise connectivity market in Brazil.
• Algar Telecom: Algar Telecom is a regional Brazilian carrier offering enterprise connectivity, MPLS, datacenter, and wholesale services across multiple states. Comparable to Grupo IP in the enterprise dedicated access, E-LAN, and IP telephony product mix for Brazilian corporate customers.
• Angola Cables: Angola Cables operates subsea capacity connecting Brazil (Fortaleza) to Africa and onward to Europe/US, and is a named upstream of Grupo IP (AS37468). Both compete at the intersection of submarine cable access and wholesale IP services in the South Atlantic corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Lumen Technologies: Lumen is a major global incumbent carrier offering IP transit, MPLS, SD-WAN, voice, and cloud connectivity. Comparable to Grupo IP across dedicated internet, E-LAN, IP telephony, and cloud on-ramp, but with substantially broader geographic reach and product portfolio.
• Telefonica Brasil (Vivo): Vivo is one of Brazil's largest telecom incumbents offering enterprise internet, MPLS, voice, datacenter, and cloud connectivity nationwide. Comparable to Grupo IP across most enterprise product lines but at a vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Embratel (Claro Brasil): Embratel, operating under Claro, is a major Brazilian incumbent offering enterprise connectivity, datacenter, cloud, and wholesale services with national fiber footprint. Comparable to Grupo IP's enterprise and wholesale portfolios and competes for government and large-corporate contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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