Wireless ISP Holding Company

We acquire wireless internet service providers and make them excellent.

Rand Networks invests in and acquires WISPs, then puts active, hands-on management in place to adopt industry-leading operating practices — driving disciplined, sustainable growth across our portfolio.

A holding company built for wireless internet providers.

We buy WISPs and stay close to the operation. Rather than passive ownership, we install active management focused on operational excellence, then support that team with the scale, partnerships, and resources of the wider Rand Networks group.

20-30%
Target annual growth per WISP
Active
Hands-on management model
Group
Shared buying power & partnerships

How we grow every WISP we acquire.

Our model combines operational discipline with group-level leverage, so each network we acquire grows faster and more efficiently than it could on its own.

01

Active management

We install experienced operators who adopt industry-leading practices across network operations, customer experience, and back-office efficiency.

02

Group buying power

Acquired WISPs tap into the group's collective purchasing scale, lowering equipment and vendor costs across the portfolio.

03

Core network partner

A dedicated core network partner reduces cost of sale and accelerates time to revenue for every new customer connection.

04

Outsourced marketing

Marketing is outsourced to specialists, freeing local teams to focus on network quality and customer service while still driving subscriber growth.

Disciplined growth, targeted at 20-30% per year.

Every WISP in the Rand Networks portfolio is managed against a clear growth target. We pair that target with the operational and commercial support needed to hit it sustainably, year over year.

ACQUIRE

Identify & acquire

We target well-run wireless ISPs with room to scale under focused, active ownership.

OPTIMIZE

Install excellence

Active management adopts best practices in network operations, sales, and customer retention.

SCALE

Grow with leverage

Group purchasing power, core network partnerships, and outsourced marketing compound growth.

Two ways to partner with Rand Networks.

Every deal starts from the same requirement — we take management control. From there, sellers choose the structure that fits how they want to exit.

OPTION A

Controlling Stake

  • We acquire a controlling stake in your WISP
  • We pay an upfront fee for that controlling stake
  • We install active management and implement our operating playbook
  • You retain your remaining shareholding, with an ongoing monthly fee paid according to that shareholding
OPTION B

Full Acquisition

  • We acquire 100% of the business
  • A clean, complete exit — no ongoing shareholding or involvement required
  • Full management transition to Rand Networks from day one

How we value a WISP

Valuations range from 8-20x monthly recurring revenue on wireless subscriptions, depending on the condition of towers, employees, and assets.

Payment timeline also affects the multiple: 100% cash upfront sits at the lower end of the range, while a structured payment — for example, 20% upfront with the balance paid over 36 months — supports a higher valuation.

Own a WISP, or looking to sell?

We're always looking to connect with wireless internet service providers considering an acquisition or partnership.

Let's talk

Reach out and we'll respond promptly.

conor@randnetworks.co.za 079 629 9909