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About Genesis

Year Experience

About Genesis

Supporting Telecom Networks Since 2007

Genesis Telecom Solutions provides specialized lifecycle services for telecom network infrastructure. Since our founding in 2007, we have supported network operators around the world with repair, technical support, spares management, advance replacement services, and asset recovery solutions.

Today, Genesis supports more than 200 customers globally, helping telecom carriers, infrastructure providers, and enterprise networks maintain reliable operations while extending the useful life of deployed hardware.


Engineering Expertise Across Multiple Technologies

Our engineering expertise spans a wide range of telecommunications technologies including DWDM, IP, MPLS, SONET/SDH, Ethernet, BPON, and GPON, allowing us to support both core and access network infrastructure.

By supporting both legacy and mature platforms, Genesis helps operators maintain critical network infrastructure long after original manufacturer support has ended.


Lifecycle Support for Deployed Infrastructure

Genesis Telecom Solutions delivers a comprehensive set of lifecycle services designed to support telecom infrastructure throughout its operational life.

Our services include:

  • Hardware repair

  • Tier-3 technical support

  • Advance replacement services

  • Strategic spares management

  • Asset recovery and remarketing

These services allow operators to extend equipment life, reduce operational costs, and maintain network reliability.


Asset Recovery & Sustainability

Genesis also helps operators recover value from surplus and decommissioned network equipment through asset recovery and remarketing programs.

By refurbishing and redeploying hardware, we also help customers support sustainability initiatives and reduce electronic waste.


Global Presence

Genesis Telecom Solutions operates globally with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, which includes our repair facility and logistics hub, and logistics facilities  in Toronto, Canada and Dublin, Ireland.

This international presence allows us to support customers across North America, Europe, and other global markets.


A Trusted Partner for Network Operators

For nearly two decades, Genesis Telecom Solutions has helped operators maintain reliable network infrastructure while reducing reliance on traditional OEM lifecycle models.

Timeline

December 2007

The company was founded in Mississauga Ontario Canada as Network Regear Ltd.

December 2007

April 2010

Company expands to the USA, and partners with Sity Communications to form Genesis Telecom Solutions (Formerly Sity Repair).

April 2010

October 2014

Achieved ISO 9001 & TL 9000 Quality Management Certification
October 2014

January 2015

Built State of the art test & repair facility in Plano Texas
January 2015

April 2018

Expands to Europe with formation of entity and logisics facility in Dublin Ireland.

April 2018

January 2023

Original founder, Karl Kenny, takes the company 100% under his control and buys out Sity Communications stake from the business.

jan 2023

Why Choose Genesis Telecom Solutions

Nearly Two Decades of Telecom Infrastructure Expertise

Since 2007, Genesis Telecom Solutions has supported network operators worldwide with specialized lifecycle services for telecom infrastructure. Our leadership and engineering teams bring more than 150 years of combined industry experience, supporting some of the world’s largest telecommunications networks.


Engineering Expertise and In-House Capabilities

Genesis operates advanced in-house testing and repair facilities capable of supporting hundreds of telecom platforms and thousands of part numbers across both wireline and wireless technologies.

Our engineering team performs comprehensive diagnostics, repair, and validation testing to ensure the reliability of every product and service we deliver. All hardware sales and repairs are backed by a warranty reflecting our commitment to quality and long-term network reliability.


Industries We Support

Genesis Telecom Solutions supports a broad range of network operators and infrastructure providers, including:

  • Telecom carriers

  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

  • Internet Exchanges (IXPs)

  • Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)

  • Cable network operators

  • Submarine cable operators

  • Data center networks

  • Enterprise connectivity providers

  • Dark fiber operators

  • Utilities and private networks

  • Government networks

Our experience across these sectors allows us to support a wide variety of network architectures and operational environments.


The Genesis Advantage

Genesis Telecom Solutions helps network operators maintain reliable infrastructure while extending the useful life of deployed hardware.

By partnering with Genesis, operators gain access to experienced engineers, flexible lifecycle services, and a trusted partner focused on long-term network support.

Why Choose Genesis

Successful Repairs

Customers Globally

Years of Experience

Global Locations

Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team has over 150 years of combined
Industry Experience

Karl Kenny

With 20 years of experience in telecommunications and a strong focus on fiber optic technology, Karl started his career at CTDI in Canada as a Test Engineer before founding Genesis Telecom Solutions. A Dublin native, he graduated with first-class honors in Electronic Engineering from Technological University Dublin in 2005.

Karl Kenny

Founder & CEO

Bill Costello

Bill has 40 years of engineering experience in the telecommunications industry. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso starting his career as a software engineer at Haliburton before spending over a decade at Alcatel-Lucent. Bill spent 19 years at Wind River before joining Genesis Telecom Solutions.

Bill Costello

VP of Debug Engineering

Libia Marques

With over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Libia manages the financial operations and back office functions. Prior to earning her MBA from Texas A&M Commerce, specializing in accounting, she established a successful career in capital equipment and maintenance, serving clients across North America and Latin America.

Libia Marques

Financial Operations

Ike Yates

Ike has over 40 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across a variety of engineering & technical roles. He spent 25 years working at Nortel before joining Genesis Telecom Solutions in 2011.

Ike Yates

Test Engineering Head

Michael Grace

With 40 years of telecommunications experience, Mike began his career in technical roles at British Telecom before moving to Mitel Corporation in Canada, where he held technical sales and management positions. He later served as Country Manager and VP of Sales at Tellabs Canada before joining Genesis.

Michael Grace

VP of Sales

Cheryl Badza

Cheryl has over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. She holds a degree from the University of Maryland and worked at Nortel for over 20 years before joining Genesis Telecom Solutions in 2014.

Cheryl Badza

Operations Manager