# Axiom Telecom

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**Axiom Telecom** is a technology retailer founded in 1997 by [Faisal Al Bannai](/source/Faisal_Al_Bannai), with four employees at the start of its operations.[3][4] Axiom became the official distributor for mobile consumer brands in the [UAE](/source/UAE) and [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia), including [Samsung](/source/Samsung), [Apple](/source/Apple_Inc.), [LG](/source/LG), [HTC](/source/HTC), [Huawei](/source/Huawei), [Nokia](/source/Nokia), [BlackBerry](/source/BlackBerry), and held the largest market share in the [Middle East](/source/Middle_East).

## History

In 2001, Axiom introduced its first retail outlet in the UAE.

In 2003, Axiom started its regional roll-out, and has since established a presence in [Kuwait](/source/Kuwait), [Bahrain](/source/Bahrain), [Qatar](/source/Qatar), [Oman](/source/Oman), [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia) (2004), [Egypt](/source/Egypt) (2007), [London](/source/London) in 2007, and [India](/source/India) (2007).

In December 2005, [TECOM Group](/source/TECOM_Group), a member of [Dubai Holding](/source/Dubai_Holding), acquired a 40 percent share of Axiom Telecom.[4][5]

Today, Axiom owns and operates stores through partner arrangements in the UAE with [Spinneys](/source/Spinneys) and [Union Co-op](/source/Union_Co-op) outlets. Axiom is also the exclusive telecom partner for Adnoc, Emarat, Enoc & Eppco petrol stations where mobile phone accessories are sold in over 350 locations.

In June 2011, Dubai Holding sold 14% of Axiom Telecom.[6]

In 2013, 2014, and 2016, Axiom Telecom applied for an MVNO license to operate in Saudi Arabia.

In 2017, Axiom Telecom has moved to [Dubai Silicon Oasis](/source/Dubai_Silicon_Oasis) from [Jumeirah Lakes Towers](/source/Jumeirah_Lakes_Towers).

## Profile

Axiom Telecom is a telecom retailer in the Middle East. The company's operations merge wholesale, retail, value-added services (games, ring-tones, data backup, etc.), and after-sales care of wireless communications devices.

Axiom carries mobile telecommunications devices such as Nokia, [Honor](/source/Honor_phone), [Sony Ericsson](/source/Sony_Ericsson), [Motorola](/source/Motorola), Samsung, and [Huawei](/source/LG). Axiom Telecom was appointed in 2010 as the distributor for Blackberry products across the Middle East.

Axiom Telecom operates in India under a joint venture with Future Group as Future Axiom Ltd. where it operates about 350 retail outlets.

Axiom Service Provider is an airtime service provider for the [Thuraya Satellite Company](/source/Thuraya_Satellite_Company). It has service agreements with international telecommunications operations. Axiom service provider is the only national service provider for [Thuraya](/source/Thuraya) in [Iraq](/source/Iraq).

## References

1. [https://mycandytech.com/pages/about](https://mycandytech.com/pages/about)

1. [https://justswitch.com/stores/](https://justswitch.com/stores/)

1. Nicholson, Chris V. (December 7, 2010). ["Axiom Telecom Cancels I.P.O. - NYTimes.com"](https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/emirate-telecom-cancels-i-p-o/). Dealbook.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 4, 2012.

1. Kerr, Simeon (September 22, 2010). ["Axiom Telecom plans Dubai IPO"](http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/e016abbc-c612-11df-9cda-00144feab49a.html#axzz1dgCybi2b). FT.com. Retrieved March 4, 2012.

1. Fitch, Asa (May 25, 2010). ["Full: Axiom Telecom IPO to halve debts of Dh1bn - The National"](https://archive.today/20120913172435/http://www.thenational.ae/business/telecoms/axiom-telecom-ipo-to-halve-debts-of-dh1bn?pageCount=0). Thenational.ae. Archived from [the original](http://www.thenational.ae/business/telecoms/axiom-telecom-ipo-to-halve-debts-of-dh1bn?pageCount=0) on September 13, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.

1. ["Dubai Holding sells stake in Axiom Telecom | Telecoms"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110830095724/http://www.ameinfo.com/269036.html). AMEinfo.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.ameinfo.com/269036.html) on August 30, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2012.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.axiomtelecom.com)

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