Our Story

We become a rangeholder with the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom.

They provide us with our own numbers on the UK network.

We completed the setup of our UK infrastructure by establishing our first datacentre in London.

We interconnected with BT, the UK’s largest network operator.

Core was assigned Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN) Operator status by Ofcom.

We completed the construction of our new office, Mazhar House in Leeds.

Core launched key subsidiary brand 08 Direct Ltd.

We develop new technologies and introduce Virtual Mobile Numbers to open new markets and turbo-charge growth.

We achieve Investors in People accreditation. This demonstrates our commitment to investment in our staff.

We establish a BT IPX interconnect to leverage new technologies and allow greater flexibility and scale of the Core network.

We open our second data centre in Croydon. This gives us greater capacity as well as improved security and stability in our network.

We focus on international carrier connectivity by opening a third data centre, specifically for global connections to Core.

Core establises the first Tier-1 carrier interconnect with Sunrise, Switzerland. This starts us on our journey to becoming a global carrier.

Core becomes Short Message Service Center (SMSC) enabling routing, storing delivery of Short Messages (SMS).

All our numbers are enabled as Voice and SMS.

We establish a Point of Presence (POP) in both Europe and the Pacific Region.

This enables us to provide permanent connections to our operating partners and ensure optimal routes for traffic throughout the wider Core network.

We boost our retail offerings by acquiring the Briing and Yo Conference brands.

Core introduces a beskpoke carrier FMS (fraud management system) to eliminate fruad and reassure our partners that thier traffic and routes are safe.

We expand further with by establishing another Point of Presence (POP) in Asia.

We solidify our partnerships and network in the Middle East by setting up a Point of Presence (POP) to provide better connections to our operating partners and open new markets.

This demonstartes Core’s intent to become an established force in this region as part of our push to become a Global Carrier.

Core becomes a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Sweden allowing us greater access and helping to solidify our network in Europe

Core undertakes significant investment to virtualise our network operations into The Cloud.

This allows us to be more flexible, more resilient, scale more quickly and provide better services to our clients around the world.

Core attains ISO 27001 accreditation for its UK operations. This shows our commitment to data and information security.

We launch our new innovative eSim product. This will open the door to a new, fast-moving market with huge potential.

Core joins over 1,200 operators worldwide to become a member of the GSMA, an international body of licensed mobile network operators.