Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Huntsville, Alabama
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Since 1985
Adtran is a networking and communications company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 1985. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ADTN and reported roughly $1.0 billion in annual revenue as of mid-2025, with 1,000 to 5,000 employees. Its products cover broadband access and optical networking, serving communications service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. In July 2026, Oso Internet Solutions used Adtran equipment to bring fiber broadband to a remote Navajo community.
Adtran at a glance
Revenue
1.1B
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ADTN)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
3283
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
3283
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Vietnam

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Adtran.
What this tells a buyer
No customs shipment data is available in the record; the most recent development reported is the release of third quarter 2026 financial results on November 2, 2026.
The company's listed products include fiber and networking hardware, and its certifications are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Adtran is publicly listed, has operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, and reported about $1.0 billion in revenue as of mid-2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
41 years in operation (founded 1985).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Adtran is a networking and communications company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 1985. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ADTN and reported roughly $1.0 billion in annual revenue as of mid-2025, with 1,000 to 5,000 employees. Its products cover broadband access and optical networking, serving communications service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. In July 2026, Oso Internet Solutions used Adtran equipment to bring fiber broadband to a remote Navajo community.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1985 |
Headquarters | Huntsville, Alabama |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 1.1B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ADTN) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Adtran makes
The company's listed products include fiber and networking hardware, and its certifications are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Assembly (source: adtran.com).
Certifications
Adtran is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — adtran.com
ISO 9001 — adtran.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs shipment data is available in the record; the most recent development reported is the release of third quarter 2026 financial results on November 2, 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3283 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China · Vietnam.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. - ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. reports third quarter 2026 financial results (adtran.com)
2026-09-15 — BMC TV expands UK network for major sports broadcasts with Adtran and Fibre Technologies Ltd (adtran.com)
2026-07-14 — Oso Internet Solutions brings fiber broadband to one of the most remote Navajo communities with Adtran (adtran.com)
2026-04-02 — Adtran extends 400G to the edge with new Terabit routing solution (adtran.com)
2026-03-03 — Jackson County REMC brings ultra-fast fiber to rural Indiana with Adtran (adtran.com)
2026-01-20 — FiberCop selects Adtran to support high-speed metro transport network across Italy (adtran.com)
Facilities
Adtran is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Public sources also reference these locations:
Huntsville, Alabama — adtran.com
Company details
Adtran is publicly listed, has operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, and reported about $1.0 billion in revenue as of mid-2025. Adtran was founded in 1985, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 41 years in operation (founded 1985). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Adtran make?
Adtran is a networking and communications company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 1985. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ADTN and reported roughly $1.0 billion in annual revenue as of mid-2025, with 1,000 to 5,000 employees. Its products cover broadband access and optical networking, serving communications service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. In July 2026, Oso Internet Solutions used Adtran equipment to bring fiber broadband to a remote Navajo community.
Where is Adtran headquartered?
Adtran is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama (901 Explorer Boulevard Northwest, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806).
When was Adtran founded?
Adtran was founded in 1985.
How big is Adtran?
Adtran has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 1.1B range.
Is Adtran publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ADTN). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Adtran hold?
Adtran lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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