MetTel
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MetTel is a managed network services provider and telecom aggregator serving enterprise and federal government customers across North America. Named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Managed Network Services five consecutive years, MetTel designs, deploys, and manages connectivity solutions for voice, data, mobility, and IoT across a global private backbone network. The company operates its own MVNO and holds federal GSA IT Schedule 70 contracts.
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Ideal Customer
- MetTel's sweet spot is multi-location enterprise and government organizations that need to consolidate complex, multi-vendor telecom environments under a single managed provider.
- Their core market includes retail chains, restaurant groups, healthcare systems, banks, and other distributed organizations with dozens to thousands of locations that would otherwise manage separate carrier relationships across states.
Key Differentiators
- MetTel's most prominent differentiator is being the only U.S.-based company named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for five consecutive years (2020–2024), which it uses as a primary market credential.
- The company's AI-powered Intelligent Process Automation manages 100% of reported network incidents and autonomously resolves 61% without human intervention, a capability Gartner has noted as a top-performing differentiator.
Industries Served
- MetTel explicitly serves government (federal, state, and local), retail, healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and travel and leisure verticals.
- In the federal space, MetTel holds the GSA EIS $50 billion contract and has executed large-scale projects for FEMA, the U.S. Postal Service, the Veterans Administration, the U.S. Mint, and the General Services Administration itself.
Service Coverage
- MetTel operates primarily as a nationwide U.S. managed communications provider, with its converged network pooling connectivity from more than 70 national and local carriers across North America to deliver services to enterprise and government clients anywhere in the country.
- The company maintains data centers in Chicago, New York, Santa Clara, and Dallas, and has deployed solutions across 3,000+ enterprise sites including large-scale federal projects spanning 17,000 USPS locations and 1,875 VA locations nationwide.
Partnerships
- MetTel's most significant technology partnership is with VMware (now VMware by Broadcom) for SD-WAN, having been an early VeloCloud partner before VMware's acquisition of VeloCloud, and the relationship underpins MetTel's managed SD-WAN service delivered at 3,000+ enterprise sites.
- MetTel is also an authorized Netskope partner, delivering its Managed SASE solution on the Netskope One platform, and has a strategic partnership with Check Point Software Technologies for its fully managed Mobile Threat Defense solution powered by Check Point Harmony Mobile.
Company Size & Ownership
- MetTel was founded in 1996 by co-founders Marshall Aronow (CEO) and Andoni Economou (COO), who bootstrapped the company without venture capital or private equity.
- The company has approximately 727–847 employees across roughly 27 locations, with estimated annual revenue ranging from $313 million (ZoomInfo/Datanyze) to figures cited as high as $1.3 billion depending on the source, with the most commonly cited figure being approximately $313 million.
Compliance & Certifications
- MetTel holds full Authority to Operate (ATO) under the GSA's 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract, which required completion of rigorous business support system (BSS) functional and security testing.
- The company is FedRAMP compliant for its mobility portal offering and is listed as a GSA Schedule vendor.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
13 offeringsCloud PBX with Webex
White-labeled Cisco Webex Calling platform delivered as a managed cloud phone system. Provides enterprise VoIP, video meetings, and mobile collaboration across all devices. MetTel manages the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support while Cisco provides the underlying platform.
Connected Laptop as a Service
Managed laptop lifecycle service launched in 2026 that handles procurement, configuration, deployment, security, support, and return of enterprise laptops for on-site, hybrid, and remote workforces. Designed to reduce IT burden for organizations managing distributed employees across multiple locations.
Enterprise Mobility Management
Full lifecycle mobile device management including device procurement, centralized kitting and staging, carrier plan optimization across all major carriers, MDM policy enforcement, and device recycling. Recognized by Gartner in the 2025 Managed Mobility Services Global Market Guide. Includes Mobile Device as a Service (MDaaS) for outsourced device programs.
Internet Access & Circuit Aggregation
Aggregates broadband, DIA, Ethernet, and fixed wireless circuits from multiple carriers into a single managed service with one invoice. MetTel procures, provisions, and manages the underlying carrier relationships, providing one point of contact for circuit issues across any number of locations and carriers.
IoT Connectivity
Multi-carrier IoT connectivity using MetTel's SingleSIM card that automatically connects to the strongest mobile signal across 650+ carriers worldwide. Supports fleet management, asset tracking, remote monitoring, and smart infrastructure deployments with centralized device management.
Managed SASE
Fully managed SASE solution powered by the Netskope One platform, delivering converged network security and connectivity as a cloud service. Provides secure access to applications and data for users anywhere, replacing legacy VPNs with cloud-delivered security including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and DLP.
Managed SD-WAN
Award-winning managed SD-WAN service built on VMware VeloCloud that intelligently routes traffic across MPLS, broadband, cellular, and Starlink satellite links. Includes 7 fully redundant gateways, multi-carrier circuit aggregation, AI-powered network event management, and 24/7 NOC monitoring. Deployed across 3,000+ enterprise sites.
Mobile Threat Defense
Managed mobile security solution powered by Check Point Harmony Mobile providing comprehensive protection against mobile threats including phishing, malicious apps, network attacks, and OS exploits. MetTel manages deployment and monitoring across the enterprise mobile fleet.
Network Security
Multi-layered managed network security including next-generation firewall management, threat detection, and security monitoring. MetTel provides ongoing security management that adapts to evolving threats across the enterprise WAN and LAN infrastructure.
POTS Transformation
Purpose-built POTS replacement solution using DataRemote hardware that delivers uncompressed audio for fire alarm panels, elevator phones, and security systems — unlike standard VoIP which compresses audio and can cause signal failures. Includes internal battery backup, cellular failover, and normalized per-line pricing that eliminates variable state surcharges. Winner of the 2026 TMC Internet Telephony Product of the Year.
Starlink Broadband
Authorized Starlink reseller providing satellite broadband internet for enterprise and government locations where terrestrial connectivity is unavailable or unreliable. MetTel adds procurement support, 24/7 technical support, and integration with managed SD-WAN for optimized routing across satellite and terrestrial links.
Strategic Consulting
Technology consulting services covering 5G readiness assessment, network security strategy, enterprise mobility planning, and IoT deployment design. MetTel's Strategic Engagement and Transformation team provides end-to-end project management from assessment through implementation.
Utilities Expense Management
Telecom and utilities expense management platform launched in 2026 that audits, optimizes, and manages enterprise spending across telecom, electric, gas, water, and waste services. Identifies billing errors, rate optimization opportunities, and contract compliance issues across all utility categories.
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