canada wide communications

Name

canada wide communications

Legal name

Canada Wide Communications

Website

https://canadawidecommunications.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Radio Equipment Rentals: Two-way radio rental services offered by day, week, month, or long-term basis. Includes standard commercial radios, digital wide-area radios, high-power mobile/base radios, and accessories.
2. Satellite Phone Rentals: Iridium satellite phone device and plan rentals capable of global connectivity and calling from anywhere on the globe.
3. Cellular/PTT Device Rentals: Cellular Push-to-Talk devices including TLK100 and Sonim PTT devices, as well as 5G wireless internet solutions.
4. Radio Repeater System Rentals: Portable repeater system rentals and leases for long range communications in the lower mainland.
5. Equipment Sales: Equipment purchases facilitated through partner B.C. Communications for radio and related equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Canada Wide Communications rents two-way radios, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, cellular PTT devices, 5G wireless internet equipment, and related accessories on daily, weekly, monthly, or long-term bases to businesses operating across Western Canada. The offering includes custom-engineered radio repeater solutions for sites lacking coverage, paired with on-site delivery and setup support for time-bound projects and events.

Product overview

Canada Wide Communications is a radio rental equipment company serving Western Canada for over four decades, specializing in two-way radio rentals for film productions, events, construction, and industrial applications. The core offering consists of commercial radios from Motorola (Standard Commercial Radio, Digital Wide-Area Radio, High-Power Mobile/Base Radio) and satellite communication devices (Iridium Satellite Phones). Additional products include cellular PTT devices (TLK100, Sonim), 5G wireless internet hotspots, and iPhone rentals. The portfolio extends through complementary accessories (headsets, earpieces, batteries, chargers), portable internet solutions (Turbo Hub, Mifi), and radio repeater systems including solar-powered remote location configurations. All products are available for daily, weekly, monthly, or long-term rental with support for Industry Canada and ISED licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Two-Way Radio Rental Short- and long-term rental of analog commercial two-way radios for businesses needing dependable on-site crew communications.
• Digital Wide-Area Two-Way Radio Rental Rental of digital DMR two-way radios delivering broader coverage and clearer audio for larger or geographically dispersed teams.
• High-Power Mobile / Base Two-Way Radio Rental Rental of high-power mobile and base-station two-way radios for vehicle fleets, command centers, and fixed-site installations.
• Iridium Satellite Phone Rental Rental of Iridium satellite phones providing global voice and data coverage for remote or off-grid operations where cellular service is unavailable.
• Cellular Push-to-Talk Device Rental (TLK100 / Sonim) Rental of LTE-based cellular push-to-talk devices combining wide-area cellular coverage with walkie-talkie-style instant group communications.
• iPhone Rental Rental of iPhone handsets for production teams and short-term business users needing smartphone access during projects.
• Turbo Hub / Mobile Hotspot Rental Rental of portable mobile-internet hubs providing Wi-Fi connectivity for teams working in the field or at temporary sites.
• 5G Wireless Internet Equipment Rental Rental of 5G-capable wireless internet equipment providing high-bandwidth connectivity for sites and events requiring fast data access.
• Custom Radio Repeater System Solutions Custom-engineered radio repeater systems, including solar-powered configurations, designed to extend coverage at remote or coverage-deficient sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Skip maintenance, programming, and Industry Canada licensing work by renting equipment

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• B.C. CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.C. Communications is a partner for radio and equipment purchases. Canada Wide Communications refers customers interested in buying equipment to B.C. Communications, creating a complementary sales channel for equipment versus rentals.
• IridiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationCanada Wide Communications is a certified Iridium dealer, renting Iridium satellite phone devices and plans capable of global connectivity and calling from anywhere on the globe.
• Motorola SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorola Solutions is a key equipment partner for radio rentals and leases. Canada Wide Communications provides Motorola radio rentals including Standard Commercial Radio, Digital Wide-Area Radio, and High-Power Mobile/Base Radio models.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• TESSCO Technologies: TESSCO is a leading U.S. distributor of wireless communications equipment (radios, accessories, infrastructure) serving dealers and integrators. It is comparable as a supply-chain counterpart in the same product ecosystem that Canada Wide Communications rents.
• Wireless Telecom Group: Wireless Telecom Group supplies radio-frequency and wireless test/measurement equipment used by carriers and integrators. It is comparable as an adjacent technology supplier in the broader communications rental/integration value chain rather than a direct rental competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Icom America: Icom is a global two-way radio manufacturer whose products compete with the Motorola line that anchors Canada Wide's rental fleet. Comparable because it shapes the available hardware ecosystem that small radio rental shops like Canada Wide operate within.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Sunbelt Rentals is one of North America's largest equipment rental companies with a broad telecom and communications equipment category. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same equipment rental space that could, at scale, compete with Canada Wide on enterprise contracts.
• Hytera: Hytera is a major global DMR and LTE-PTT radio manufacturer competing with Motorola in the same commercial radio market. Comparable as an OEM whose products are deployed in similar rental and event-communications use cases.

Direct peers

• Day Wireless Systems: Day Wireless Systems is a West-Coast U.S. two-way radio and wireless integrator operating across Oregon, Washington, and California. It mirrors Canada Wide's mix of radio rentals, repeater deployments, and event/industrial vertical focus in an adjacent Pacific Northwest market.
• Mobile Communications America (MCA): MCA is a major Motorola-channel two-way radio and wireless solutions provider with nationwide rental and managed-services capabilities. It competes with Canada Wide Communications for the same enterprise customer profile — large venues, construction, and industrial sites needing short- or long-term radio rentals.
• BearCom: BearCom is the largest North American two-way radio rental and wireless integration specialist. Like Canada Wide Communications, BearCom rents Motorola radios, deploys repeater systems, and serves event, construction, and public-safety customers — making it the most direct regional analog at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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