Alternatives to SES
The top Telecommunications companies similar to SES, ranked by relevance (named competitors first, then how closely their sectors overlap) and our 0-100 AI-readiness score. Each links to a full profile with funding and team.
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Starlink79SpaceTechHawthorne, United States$2.2BStarlink is SpaceX's satellite internet constellation providing high-speed broadband internet access to underserved areas worldwide.
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Intelsat10Satellite CommunicationsMcLean, United StatesGlobal satellite services provider delivering secure, high-performance connectivity for governments, businesses, and media organizations.
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Gilat Satellite NetworksSpaceTechPetah Tikva, IsraelGlobal provider of satellite ground segment solutions for broadband connectivity.
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Global mobile satellite communications provider for government, maritime, and enterprise sectors.
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Eutelsat51TelecommunicationsParis, France$63.0MA leading global satellite operator providing connectivity solutions.
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SWISSto1257AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$70.0MA leading enabler of the new space economy, specializing in 3D-printed satellite components and systems.
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AST SpaceMobile52AerospaceMidland, United States$2.6BBuilding the first and only space-based cellular broadband network connecting directly to standard mobile phones.
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Viasat10TelecommunicationsCarlsbad, United StatesGlobal communications company providing high-speed satellite internet and secure networking services for diverse markets.
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Orange is a telecommunications company providing connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.
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Ericsson85TelecommunicationsStockholm, Sweden$35.8BSwedish multinational networking and telecommunications company providing infrastructure, software, and services.
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Zayo Group85TelecommunicationsBoulder, United States$15.1BGlobal communications infrastructure provider offering fiber, bandwidth, colocation, and cloud services.
- REReliance Jio85TelecommunicationsMumbai, India$5.7B
Reliance Jio is India's largest telecom operator, providing 4G/5G mobile, broadband, and digital services to over 470 million subscribers.
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A multinational mass media, telecommunications, and entertainment conglomerate.
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Rogers85TelecommunicationsToronto, Canada$35.0BCanadian telecommunications and media company providing wireless, cable, internet, and sports entertainment services.
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Observable Space64AerospaceAdrian, United States$101.0MEnabling scalable, low-cost space-to-Earth laser communications.
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Open Cosmos63AerospaceDidcot, United Kingdom$57.0MA European satellite constellation and data services company.
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Skype80TelecommunicationsLuxembourg City, Luxembourg$63.0MFree calls and video chats to anyone on Skype.
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Vertical Bridge75TelecommunicationsBoca Raton, USA$4.0BThe largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States.
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A major African mobile operator involved in bringing affordable smartphones to market.
- CHChina Telecom69TelecommunicationsBeijing, China$80.0B
China Telecom is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing integrated information services across China and globally.
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PAVE Space49AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$40.1MOrbital transfer vehicles for rapid satellite deployment and repositioning.
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Satellite IoT connectivity provider.
- ININCIRT44SemiconductorsAachen, Germany$4.8M
Deeptech company developing a new generation of data converters.
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A leading telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, DTH, and digital services across India and Africa.
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gaiia62TelecommunicationsQuebec City, Canada$13.0MAI-native operating system for Communications Service Providers (CSPs).
- JIJio62TelecommunicationsMumbai, India$114.6B
Jio is an Indian telecommunications company that is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and services.
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Cellwize61TelecommunicationsTel Aviv, Israel$56.5MCellwize provides a cloud-native, AI-driven platform called Chime to automate 5G network configuration, management, and optimization for mobile network operators.
- BTBT61TelecommunicationsLondon, United Kingdom$35.0B
BT Group is the UK's largest telecommunications company, providing broadband, mobile, TV, and enterprise networking services globally.
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Audacy41AerospaceMountain View, United States$4.0MSpace communications service provider enabling continuous satellite and launch vehicle connectivity from launchpad to Moon.
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Singtel85TelecommunicationsSingapore, SingaporeA leading telecommunications group in Asia.
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Deutsche Telekom59TelecommunicationsBonn, Germany$123.3BA partially state-owned German telecommunications company and one of the world's largest providers.
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Accelleran54TelecommunicationsCambridge, United Kingdom$63.0MSimplifying private 5G networks.
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Greenlight Networks54TelecommunicationsRochester, United States$600.0MGreenlight Networks is a fiber-optic Internet service provider in Rochester, New York, and the Buffalo Niagara Region. The company was founded in 2011 and compe
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Stoke Space73SpaceTechKent, United States$1.3BDeveloping fully reusable rockets for low-cost, on-demand access to and from space.
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General Dynamics71AerospaceReston, United States$60.0BGlobal aerospace and defense company producing business jets, combat vehicles, submarines, and IT services.
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URSA MAJOR71Defense TechBerthoud, United States$100.0MDesigns and manufactures flight-proven aerospace and defense systems, including rocket engines and hypersonic capabilities.
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Sedona Systems51TelecommunicationsTel Aviv, Israel$33.6MSedona Systems' NetFusion platform provides real-time visibility and deep analytics for optimizing and automating Service Provider optical and IP networks.
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T-Mobile US75TelecommunicationsBellevue, United StatesA major wireless network operator providing mobile voice, messaging, and high-speed data services.
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Axelspace70AerospaceTokyo, Japan$63.0MEmpowering the world with Earth observation data from microsatellites.
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US Mobile49TelecommunicationsNew York City, United States$31.0MA next-generation wireless carrier offering customizable mobile plans and leveraging major US networks.
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Aalyria Technologies68Space TechnologyLivermore, USA$108.7MA space networking startup developing advanced communications technology for satellite constellations.
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Axiom Space68SpaceTechHouston, United States$943.0MAxiom Space is building the first commercial space station and providing human spaceflight services.
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Exotrail67SpaceParis, France$63.0MSpace logistics and mission design company.
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Apex Space66SpaceLos Angeles, United States$200.0MSatellite bus manufacturer enabling rapid, productized spacecraft production for space missions.
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Surf Internet46TelecommunicationsElkhart, United States$582.0MFiber internet provider delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity to underserved and rural Great Lakes communities.
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Software-first manufacturing company building a distributed network of AI-powered precision factories for critical industries.
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Impulse Space65SpaceRedondo Beach, United States$500.0MIn-space transportation company building autonomous orbital transfer vehicles, founded by SpaceX employee #1.
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TalkTalk45TelecommunicationsSalford, United Kingdom$1.1BA UK-based telecommunications company providing broadband, mobile, and TV services.
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Telecommunications operator providing mobile and digital services in Ethiopia.
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Firecell45TelecommunicationsParis, France$63.0MSimplifying private 5G networks.
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SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE64AerospaceWindsor, United States$73.8MProvides software for space situational awareness and operations.
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ArianeGroup64SpaceTechParis, France$95.0MEuropean leader in space launchers and defense systems, developing and operating reliable civil and military launch vehicles.
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Airbus Zephyr64Defense TechPortsmouth, United Kingdom$202.4MSolar-electric, high-altitude pseudo-satellite for persistent stratospheric operations.
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Ethio Telecom44TelecommunicationsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia$234.0MEthiopia's telecommunications service provider.
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NaraSpace63AerospaceSeoul, South Korea$14.5MDevelops and operates small satellites and provides AI-powered Earth observation data analytics.
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Sierra Space63AerospaceLouisville, USA$2.3BBuilding a space-based economy with a reusable spaceplane and orbital destinations.
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Unifly63AerospaceLeuven, Belgium$34.6MDigitizing and automating airspace management for safe drone integration.
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D-Orbit Portugal is the Portuguese subsidiary of D-Orbit, a space logistics and orbital transportation company.
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Blue Origin63AerospaceKent, USA$10.1BDeveloping space infrastructure for data centers and beyond.
- Website YOYORK SPACE SYSTEMS63AerospaceDenver, United States$629.0M
Designs and manufactures spacecraft solutions for government and commercial customers.