Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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McKinney, Texas
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Since 2017
Xtera is a telecommunications equipment company headquartered in McKinney, Texas, founded in 2017 and employing 100-200 people. It makes optical transport systems, Raman amplifiers, and network management software for long-haul subsea and terrestrial networks, serving telecommunications providers, content providers, enterprises, and government entities. In late 2025, Prysmian and Fincantieri announced a joint venture to acquire Xtera, and the acquisition was completed in October 2026.
Xtera at a glance
Revenue
58.7M
Employees
100-200
Founded
2017
Headquarters
McKinney, Texas
Ownership
Publicly traded (OTC: XCOMQ)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
8
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
8
Named foreign suppliers
5
Top origins
United Kingdom · Germany · Mexico · Cuba
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Xtera.
What this tells a buyer
Prysmian and Fincantieri reported completing their acquisition of Xtera on 13 October 2026, following the joint venture announcement on 28 December 2025.
Xtera offers unrepeatered and repeatered optical systems using its proprietary Raman amplification technology, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Xtera was selected for the EXA Meridian transatlantic cable and was chosen by Cordova Telecom Cooperative for the FISH in SEAK submarine cable system.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
9 years in operation (founded 2017).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Xtera is a telecommunications equipment company headquartered in McKinney, Texas, founded in 2017 and employing 100-200 people. It makes optical transport systems, Raman amplifiers, and network management software for long-haul subsea and terrestrial networks, serving telecommunications providers, content providers, enterprises, and government entities. In late 2025, Prysmian and Fincantieri announced a joint venture to acquire Xtera, and the acquisition was completed in October 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2017 |
Headquarters | McKinney, Texas |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | 58.7M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (OTC: XCOMQ) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Xtera makes
Xtera offers unrepeatered and repeatered optical systems using its proprietary Raman amplification technology, and it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Forging, Transmission, Assembly, Electronics (source: xtera.com).
Certifications
Xtera is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Prysmian and Fincantieri reported completing their acquisition of Xtera on 13 October 2026, following the joint venture announcement on 28 December 2025. US customs bill-of-lading records list 8 inbound shipments across 5 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United Kingdom · Germany · Mexico · Cuba.
Latest developments
2026-10-13 — Prysmian completes Xtera acquisition and accelerates
expansion in submarine telecom | Prysmian (prysmian.com)2026-10-13 — Fincantieri | Fincantieri strengthens its position in subsea telecommunications with the completion of the Xtera acquisition (fincantieri.com)
2026-09-17 — Xtera Selected for EXA Meridian transatlantic cable (xtera.com)
2026-01-14 — Cordova Telecom Cooperative Announces Award of FISH in SEAK Submarine Cable System to Xtera - Xtera (xtera.com)
2025-12-28 — PRYSMIAN LED JOINT VENTURE WITH FINCANTIERI TO ACQUIRE XTERA, A LEADER IN TURNKEY SUBMARINE TELECOM PROJECTS. | Prysmian (prysmian.com)
2025-08-08 — Xtera Opens Additional Cleanroom Manufacturing Facility in UK - Xtera (xtera.com)
Company details
Xtera was selected for the EXA Meridian transatlantic cable and was chosen by Cordova Telecom Cooperative for the FISH in SEAK submarine cable system. Xtera was founded in 2017, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in McKinney, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 9 years in operation (founded 2017). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Xtera make?
Xtera is a telecommunications equipment company headquartered in McKinney, Texas, founded in 2017 and employing 100-200 people. It makes optical transport systems, Raman amplifiers, and network management software for long-haul subsea and terrestrial networks, serving telecommunications providers, content providers, enterprises, and government entities. In late 2025, Prysmian and Fincantieri announced a joint venture to acquire Xtera, and the acquisition was completed in October 2026.
Where is Xtera headquartered?
Xtera is headquartered in McKinney, Texas (2182 S Airport Dr, McKinney, Texas, 75069-1240).
When was Xtera founded?
Xtera was founded in 2017.
How big is Xtera?
Xtera has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the 58.7M range.
Is Xtera publicly traded?
Publicly traded (OTC: XCOMQ). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Xtera hold?
Xtera lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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