Lingo
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Lingo Telecom is a business communications and cloud technology company formed from the merger of Lingo and BullsEye Telecom in August 2022. The company provides cloud business phone systems, broadband and fiber connectivity, SD-WAN, cybersecurity, and managed services to businesses ranging from single-location clients to multi-national organizations. With over two decades of experience, Lingo serves approximately 120,000 customers across industries including financial services, healthcare, reta...
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Ideal Customer
- Lingo's sweet spot is small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and multi-location enterprises that need a single-source provider for communications, connectivity, and security across multiple sites.
- The platform is explicitly designed to serve customers at every stage of their lifecycle—from single-location companies to large enterprises requiring a national solution across dozens or hundreds of offices.
Key Differentiators
- Lingo's primary differentiator is its single-source, one-invoice model for business communications, connectivity, and security—eliminating the need for customers to manage multiple vendors across voice, broadband, SD-WAN, security, and POTS replacement.
- The company claims a 99% client retention rate and consistently places at or above the 95th percentile for Net Promoter Score in its industry, underscoring a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and service delivery.
Industries Served
- Lingo serves a broad cross-section of industries with a particularly strong focus on multi-location businesses.
- Named verticals include banking and financial services, healthcare (including hospitals and providers), restaurants, retail, insurance, property management, and petro-chemical, with health services and senior living cited as active growth areas.
Service Coverage
- Lingo operates nationwide across all 50 United States and Canada, serving over 120,000 customers ranging from single-location clients to multi-national organizations.
- The company's network is fully interconnected in all 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, with more than 50 different network and ILEC carrier relationships enabling nationwide coverage for both traditional TDM-based voice and IP-based Cloud/UC and managed services.
Partnerships
- Lingo's technology stack is built on partnerships with more than 50 network providers for nationwide coverage and access, with core Cloud/UC platforms powered by NetSapiens and BroadSoft, and network backbone utilizing Cisco routers.
- SD-WAN services are delivered via VeloCloud, cloud security is augmented through Zscaler, and the Insync managed security suite is entirely Sophos-powered (including XGS firewalls, APX access points, Intercept X, and MDR).
Company Size & Ownership
- Lingo was founded in 1999 (through its BullsEye Telecom lineage) and refounded/reestablished as Lingo Management, LLC in 2018; the combined Lingo + BullsEye entity has approximately 201–500 employees across its operations.
- Following the August 2022 acquisition of BullsEye Telecom, the combined company reported over $200 million in annual revenue and approximately 130,000 customers.
Compliance & Certifications
- Lingo does not publicly advertise a formal portfolio of third-party compliance certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP on its website or in available marketing materials.
- For healthcare customers, Lingo positions its Insync Managed Security Solution (powered by Sophos) as supporting HIPAA compliance by protecting connected devices from malware, phishing, ransomware, and botnet attacks.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
13 offerings5G Wireless Broadband
A 5G wireless broadband service that uses the nation's top three 5G networks to deliver fast wireless connectivity. Devices are dual-SIM equipped to support wireless-to-wireless failover, providing redundancy for business continuity.
Broadband & Fiber
Lingo's Serenity Broadband Solutions deliver end-to-end broadband and fiber connectivity for businesses with pricing reduced up to 40 percent. The service is designed to connect all business locations with high-performance internet and is marketed as the industry's best service delivery on broadband.
Cloud Business Phone
A cloud-hosted VoIP phone system that includes traditional PBX features such as intelligent call routing, auto attendant, and desktop and mobile apps. It delivers 99.999% uptime with unlimited US domestic calling on all plans and is designed to reduce communication costs by 30 to 50 percent. The system is managed through a centralized administration portal and works on any device including mobile phones, desktops, and laptops.
Cloud Contact Center Solutions
A cloud-based contact center solution listed as part of Lingo's business communications portfolio. It is offered as a distinct product alongside Cloud Business Phone under the Business Communications category.
Cloud SIP & PRI Solutions
SIP and PRI trunking services that connect a business's existing phone equipment through Lingo's IP network, allowing companies to maximize their current infrastructure investment while gaining scalability and cost savings. The service supports single and multi-location options, allows call paths to be pooled and burst across locations, and includes equipment compatibility verification with Lingo's BroadSoft platform. Trunks can be purchased one at a time rather than in large increments.
Fire, Life & Safety
A fire, life, and safety solution offered as part of Lingo's business communications suite. It is listed as a standalone product with an upgrade and save promotion, targeting businesses that need compliant safety communications infrastructure.
Insync Managed Security Solutions
A pre-packaged managed cybersecurity solution powered by Sophos and delivered by Lingo that protects all connected devices on a business network from malware, phishing, ransomware, and botnet attacks. The solution includes Sophos XGS firewalls, APX 120 Wi-Fi access points, Intercept-X Advanced endpoint protection, advanced email security, PhishThreat security awareness training, central device encryption, and MDR advanced detection and response. It is available in client-managed or Lingo-managed tiers across three location-size tiers supporting up to 15, 25, or 50 users per location.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Lingo Voice for Teams allows businesses to make and receive calls using the familiar Microsoft Teams dialer backed by Lingo's network reliability and support. Unlimited US domestic calling starts at $10 per user per month, providing a cost-effective alternative to native Teams calling plans.
POTS/Analog Line Replacement
A service that replaces traditional Plain Old Telephone Service and analog lines with modern alternatives. It is listed as a distinct business communications offering under the solutions menu.
SD-WAN Security
An SD-WAN solution listed under Lingo's connectivity and security offerings that is designed to connect and secure business locations. It is offered as part of a broader suite that includes broadband, security, and managed services for multi-location businesses.
Tech Support Services
US-based technical support services available 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The service is listed as a distinct offering under the Tech Support category within Lingo's solutions portfolio.
Traditional Phone
A traditional phone service offering listed separately from cloud phone options within Lingo's business communications portfolio. It is available as a distinct solution for businesses that require conventional telephony.
Wireless Data Backup
A wireless data backup solution listed in Lingo's solutions portfolio, designed to provide connectivity redundancy for businesses. It serves as a failover option to maintain business continuity when primary connections are disrupted.
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