From two‑way radio pioneer to part of the Avoira family, Pennine Telecom began in the mid‑1970s and grew into a trusted UK communications specialist. It is now part of Avoira, preserving its legacy within a modern, unified group.
Who Were Pennine Telecom?
Pennine Telecom Limited was founded as a specialist in two‑way radio systems in 1976, with its first contract supplying equipment to Greater Manchester buses. Over time, Pennine Telecom Ltd built a reputation for reliability, service, and technical expertise. The business became a limited company in 1983 and was among the first Motorola dealers in the UK.
In its later years, Pennine Telecom expanded beyond radio into unified communications, voice and data connectivity, contact centre solutions, local and wide area networks, hosted IT services, and business Wi‑Fi. Pennine Telecom Limited earned recognition in many business and public sector circles as a dependable communications specialist.
Even as technology evolved, Pennine Telecom adapted to meet customer needs. Its expertise in radio and communications provided a strong foundation for adding digital, networked, and voice/data converged services. Pennine Telecom Ltd became synonymous with trusted, high‑quality service.
Why Avoira Acquired Pennine Telecom?
Avoira acquired Pennine Telecom Limited to strengthen its capabilities and broaden its service offering. Bringing in a business with decades of experience allowed Avoira to deliver end‑to‑end communications solutions, combining Pennine’s strengths in radio and connectivity with those of Co-Channel and Avoira’s wider managed services.
The acquisition also created synergies with other businesses within Avoira, including Videonation, Rocom and Yellowbus. Together, these companies now offer a complete, unified suite of communications solutions, supporting each other’s strengths.
By integrating Pennine Telecom Ltd under the new brand name, Avoira preserved a heritage of technical skill and client trust. Today, Pennine’s legacy continues as part of Avoira’s modern, comprehensive communications services.
