IEC TELECOM GROUP

  • 2026

    2026 IEC Telecom Malaysia office launched, marking a strategic expansion of Group’s enterprise connectivity footprint across Southeast Asia.

  • 2022

    IEC Telecom became an official Starlink reseller

  • 2022

    IEC Telecom became an official distributer of Eutelsat ADVANCE service.

  • 2022

    IEC Telecom became an official partner for the Intelsat FlexMove High-Throughput Satellite service.

  • 2021

    IEC Telecom is recognised with two coveted awards for ‘Best Performance Data’ for joint satcom solutions & ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ for consistently on-point communications at the prestigious Global Thuraya Sales Partner Conference.

  • 2021

    IEC Telecom launches the game changing OptiSoft, a set of applications specially optimised for the maritime sector, to deliver cost-effective communications that comply with IMO regulations.

  • 2021

    IEC Telecom introduces OptiConnect (powered by DigiGone), a comprehensive suite of applications designed to operate in a low-bandwidth environment, to offer connectivity to remote communities and areas with limited to no GSM coverage.

  • 2019

    IEC Telecom launches OneGate, an agile solution paving the way for full vessel digitalization via virtually-controlled satcom links.

  • 2019

    IEC Telecom becomes Master Distributor for Thuraya VSAT+ across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, following being recognized as Thuraya’s best service provider.

  • 2019

    IEC Telecom attains strategic partnership with Iridium to deliver Iridium Certus℠, a next-generation satellite broadband solution for land and maritime applications. This interconnection expands IEC Telecom Group’s support to vital humanitarian operations.

  • 2016

    IEC Telecom Turkey is established in Istanbul to support the high maritime activity with local expertise and a global presence. This enterprise is the culmination of a long held strategy to service key land and maritime markets supported by a proximity service.

  • 2016

    IEC Telecom becomes an Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Value-Added Reseller, delivering revolutionary fully integrated solutions over both Global Xpress Ka-band and FleetBroadband L-band.

  • 2014

    IEC Telecom becomes an Inmarsat Global Xpress Value-Added Reseller and Tier 2 (Gold) Partner for HTS services in the energy, media, and NGO sectors. This further strengths a 15-year long strategic relationship and expands IEC Telecom’s VSAT capabilities.

  • 2014

    All IEC Telecom subsidiaries unify their brands under a unique name. IEC Telecom Group employs a staff of about 100 worldwide.

  • 2014

    IEC Telecom Sweden is established to strengthen the market position in Scandinavia.

  • 2014

    IEC Telecom opens an office in Kazakhstan to meet growing demands for connectivity in one of central Asia’s largest countries as well as clients in the Caspian Sea region.

  • 2013

    IEC Telecom forms a strategic alliance with Iridium, the world’s largest commercial satellite communications company, to become an Iridium Master Distributor.

  • 2012

    IEC Telecom acquires Tradee Telecom in Norway to expand operations in the Nordic region.

  • 2012

    IEC Telecom makes strategic agreements with Eutelsat and Yahsat. The IEC Telecom portfolio expands with VSAT solutions and its proprietary value-added solution: OptiCLOUD.

  • 2011

    IEC Telecom opens an office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to meet the growing demand for satellite technologies in the energy sector.

  • 2011

    IEC Telecom signs a strategic agreement with Yahsat, the first UAE-based multi-purpose satellite solutions provider.

  • 2009

    IEC Telecom acquires and opens offices in Singapore, a perfect hub to support the growing demand for satellite services in Asia, with a highly professional and experienced team.

  • 2002

    Yves Emilian (Managing Director, IEC Telecom) & Yousuf Al-Sayed (CEO, Thuraya) sign an agreement, making IEC Telecom a Thuraya Service Provider to reinforce the provision of network services in Europe.

  • 1999

    IEC Telecom builds a strategic alliance with Inmarsat, a pioneer and world leader in mobile satellite communications.

  • 1997

    SAFA Telecom is initiated out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates to meet the growing demand for IEC Telecom satellite communication services in the Middle East and Central Asia.

  • 1995

    IEC Telecom Europe is charged with supporting the commercial development within European countries and at international organizations.

  • 1995

    Yves Emilan founded IEC Telecom. The company is based in Paris, France.