About us

Who are 7E Communications?

7E Communications (or simply “7E”) was founded by Peter Beardow in 1982. Since incorporation the company has concentrated on the provision of communication systems. Since 1988, 7E has specialised in the sales and rental of satellite communications equipment and the provision of airtime.

7E has had a long tradition of supporting the media market around the world in the coverage of news and events using compact, cost-effective and timely solutions. Whether it is getting stills from a war zone back to the picture editor’s desk, or a radio outside broadcast in Scotland, 7E has the knowledge and experience to deliver the complete package using multiple communication technologies.

We are experts in bespoke integrated communication solutions and can provide a complete end-to-end working solution tailored to meet your exact needs. This can range from a single sat phone through to a multi-channel integrated voice, data and video conferencing application.

Because we are an independent service provider we can offer advice on which products would form an optimum solution for your needs, as well as the most beneficial airtime rates. We can offer a choice of Land Earth Station Operators (LESO), and service resilience combined with competitive airtime rates. In the past we have been the winner of Inmarsat’s “Number 1 Airtime Provider In A Quarter” twice and was runner up “Service Provider of the year” in recognition of its ability to deliver value for money to its customers. The Company has also been the winner of the prestigious Wall Street Journal European Innovation Award and has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for Technology.

7E has been a System Definition Partner on all major Inmarsat systems including BGAN.

Because 7E is not tied to a single hardware manufacturer, we can provide the customer with the “best-fit” of hardware for their needs.

Our customer after-sales service is second to none, and we have a well-earned and widely acknowledged reputation for providing extensive support 24/7.