Telesystem
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Telesystem is a technology provider that delivers managed security, networking, and communications solutions to businesses of varying sizes. Their offerings include managed firewalls, SD-WAN, hosted VoIP, UCaaS, colocation, and Microsoft Teams integration. They operate over a local, private, fiber-based IP network and recently acquired VoxNet, a Pennsylvania-based managed services provider serving customers in 38 states.
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Ideal Customer
- Telesystem's core go-to-market focuses on SME and mid-market organizations, with the ideal customer profile described as a company with 50 to 5,000+ employees operating across multiple geographic locations.
- Their target buyers are IT directors and C-suite executives burdened by managing multiple vendors and disparate systems, particularly in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing where uptime and security are critical.
Key Differentiators
- Telesystem differentiates through its 'Power of One' positioning — one partner, one bill, and one support number — targeting businesses that have outgrown basic IT but find large national carriers too inflexible.
- Their owned 100 gigabit national fiber network with always-on embedded DDoS mitigation (claimed to stop 99.999% of attacks) is a key infrastructure differentiator, as most competitors rely on proxy-routing or add-on DDoS products.
Industries Served
- Telesystem explicitly serves healthcare (hospitals), education (universities, public and private school districts), financial services (banks), retail (multi-location establishments), government (regional government offices), real estate, food service, and manufacturing.
- Their partner program specifically highlights education, finance, and other security-focused verticals as prime targets for their DDoS-protected internet and managed security offerings.
Service Coverage
- Telesystem provides nationwide communications, networking, security, and infrastructure solutions, with service delivery spanning 45 states, Washington D.C., and 4 foreign countries.
- The company operates a 100 gigabit pop-to-pop national fiber network with built-in always-on DDoS mitigation, and maintains 40 NNI partnerships to extend reach to nearly any business address in the country.
Partnerships
- Telesystem is a Platinum Elite Solution Provider in the AT&T Partner Exchange program, enabling it to deliver AT&T business internet and 5G solutions to customers and partners.
- On the technology side, their cybersecurity and networking portfolio integrates hardware and software from Cisco (including Cisco Meraki and Webex Calling), Juniper (Juniper Mist), and Fortinet, following enhancements made since the launch of their national network in 2014.
Company Size & Ownership
- Telesystem was founded in 1994 as Buckeye Telesystem, a facilities-based CLEC affiliate of Buckeye Broadband in Toledo, Ohio, and has operated for over 30 years.
- The company currently employs approximately 360–370 people, with an average employee tenure of 9 years, and revenue is estimated by multiple sources in the range of $100M–$250M annually.
Compliance & Certifications
- Telesystem holds SOC 2 Type II attestation for its DC-1 data center, audited by a certified public accounting firm under AICPA standards, covering security, availability, and confidentiality controls.
- The company is also HIPAA Security Standards compliant, providing assurance specifically to medical community customers around treatment of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
18 offeringsChannel Partner Program
Telesystem offers a Channel Partner Program for businesses interested in reselling or referring Telesystem solutions. It is listed under the Partners section of the website alongside a Customer Referral Program.
Colocation
Telesystem offers enterprise-class private colocation facilities that are disaster resilient and ultra secure, designed to support rapidly expanding data needs. The facilities provide flexibility, reliability, and security to ensure data is safe and available when needed.
Compliance Audits
Telesystem offers compliance audits as part of its managed security offerings, including support for HIPAA and SOC II compliance. These audits help businesses meet regulatory and industry security standards.
Customer Referral Program
Telesystem provides a Customer Referral Program allowing existing customers to refer new business to Telesystem. It is listed alongside the Channel Partner Program under the Partners section of the website.
Cybersecurity Solutions
Telesystem provides cybersecurity solutions as part of its managed security portfolio to protect businesses from advanced threats and harmful traffic. These solutions are positioned alongside managed firewalls and SASE as comprehensive security offerings.
DDoS Protected Private/Public Internet Access
Telesystem provides DDoS-protected private and public internet access as part of its networking portfolio. The company highlights 99.999% of DDoS attacks stopped as a key performance metric for this service.
Hosted VoIP
Telesystem's Hosted VoIP Phone System simplifies business communications by delivering voice services over the internet. The system is described as delivering choice, control, and convenience with a range of features for businesses.
LTE
Telesystem offers LTE connectivity as part of its networking solutions to meet unique business needs for reliable connectivity. It is listed alongside SD-WAN and internet access options as a flexible networking alternative.
Managed Firewalls
Managed Firewalls are part of Telesystem's security suite designed to defend businesses against advanced threats and harmful traffic. This service provides active management of firewall infrastructure to protect business networks.
Managed WiFi
Telesystem's Managed WiFi service provides businesses with professionally managed wireless networking. A customer testimonial highlights that it helps keep IT management time focused where it should be.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Telesystem offers Microsoft Teams Integration to streamline collaboration and business communications through the Teams platform. This is part of their Voice and UC solutions portfolio.
SASE
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is offered as part of Telesystem's managed security solutions to protect business networks and users. It is listed alongside managed firewalls and cybersecurity solutions as a defense against advanced threats.
SD-WAN
Telesystem's SD-WAN solution helps businesses take control of their network with seamless, reliable connectivity. It is part of Telesystem's broader networking portfolio designed to meet unique business needs.
SIP Trunking
Telesystem provides SIP Trunking as a communication solution to help businesses streamline their voice connectivity. It is part of the broader Voice and UC offerings alongside hosted VoIP and UCaaS.
Telesystem EasyRoute
Telesystem EasyRoute is a solution that enables Microsoft Teams calling by automating complex manual voice configurations, allowing businesses to get connected faster without manual IT steps. It is designed to simplify and accelerate Microsoft Teams voice deployment.
UCaaS
Telesystem's UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) solution brings together voice, collaboration, and communication tools for businesses. It is offered as part of Telesystem's communications suite designed to streamline business collaboration.
Video Conferencing
Telesystem offers video conferencing as part of its communications solutions to streamline collaboration within businesses. It is listed alongside hosted VoIP and UCaaS as part of the unified communications portfolio.
Wholesale
Telesystem offers wholesale services as listed in the navigation menu of their website. This is positioned as a distinct offering separate from their direct business solutions.
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