At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 26 Telecommunications companies in Edinburgh. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Telecommunications Companies & Startups (Edinburgh)
pureLiFi
pureLiFi develops technology for communication networks that integrates data and lighting utility infrastructures.
Founder(s): Harald Haas, Mostafa Afgani
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Software, Telecommunications, Wireless
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Net AI
Net AI is a network intelligence company that specializes in AI-driven mobile traffic analytics.
Founder(s): Marco Fiore, Mark Chapman, Paul Patras
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Telecommunications
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Sofant Technologies
Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.
Founder(s): Ahmed El-Rayis, Nakul Haridas, Tughrul Arslan
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Satellite Communication, Telecommunications, Wireless
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UniKLasers
UniKLasers is a leading-edge photonics company specialising in the development and production of CW single frequency DPSS lasers.
Founder(s): Fedor Karpushko
Location: Newbridge, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electrical Distribution, Electronics, Laser, Manufacturing, Telecommunications
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Hutchinson Networks
Hutchinson Networks is to be an internationally recognised IT network services provider
Founder(s): Paul Hutchinson
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Professional Networking, Telecommunications
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Qpal
Financial Wellbeing, Financial Automation, AI, Open Banking
Founder(s): Craig Buchan
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology, Mobile Payments, Payments, Personal Finance, Telecommunications
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CIQUAL
CIQUAL offers Session Insight, a system that delivers a real-time, dynamic view of mobile broadband service and user experience.
Founder(s): Tom Walls
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Service Industry, Telecommunications
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Sensewhere
Sensewhere provide hyper-local indoor positioning technology and applications for mobile devices.
Founder(s): Rob Palfreyman, Tughrul Arslan, Zankar Sevak
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Location Based Services, Software, Telecommunications
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Melrose Labs
Communication services inception, development and operation. Enabling and optimising communications. #CPaaS #SaaS #UCaaS #APIs
Founder(s): Mark Hay
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Developer APIs, Messaging, Mobile, PaaS, SaaS, SMS, Telecommunications
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Commsworld
Commsworld is Scotland’s independently owned Unified Communications Company and ISP.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: ISP, Telecommunications
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Veropath
Technology Expense Management (TEM) Services
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Software, Telecommunications
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The Answer Centre
The Answer Centre Provides All Types of Telephone Answering Service.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Call Center, Telecommunications
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Lothian Broadband
Lothian Broadband offers broadband technology services to homes and businesses.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Network Hardware, Telecommunications
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BAS-IP
BAS-IP specializes in TCP/IP intercom solutions.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communications Infrastructure, Hardware, Telecommunications
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Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association offers housing & support services such as meals, laundry, community alarms and more to older people.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Elder Care, Non Profit, Residential, Telecommunications
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The Gupta Partnership
The Gupta Partnership is an international marketing and communications company.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Marketing, Renewable Energy, Telecommunications
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IT Centric
IT Centric offers information technology and telecommunication services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Telecommunications
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Clearcall
Clearcall is a SaaS provider that offers voicemail services for businesses.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Productivity Tools, Software, Telecommunications
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Aquarius Contact Centres
Aquarius Contact Centres specializes in call-center and retail customer services.
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Location: Dalmeny, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Call Center, Telecommunications
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Electrocom Networks
Electrocom Networks have been offering a wide range of IT infrastructure services across the United Kingdom.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Information Technology, Professional Networking, Telecommunications
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SignLive
SignLive is a deaf lead organization that specializes in cutting-edge British sign language interpreting services.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Language Learning, Mobile Apps, Telecommunications
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Hudson House
Hudson House is a serviced offices provider company that provides prestigious serviced offices including virtual offices & meeting rooms.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Office Administration, Telecommunications
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Connect Marketing UK
Connect offer telephone answering services to small, medium and large companies. Completely UK based.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Telecommunications, Wired Telecommunications
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Veecom Systems
Veecom Systems is a provider of telecommunications solutions.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Telecommunications, Wireless
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Anarkik 3D
Anarkik 3D is a 3D modelling package which combines Anarkik3D’s bespoke software.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Software, Telecommunications
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Fluency Communications
Fluency Communications provides connectivity, Internet, and telecom solutions to businesses in the UK.
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Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Telecommunications
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