We are the oldest interconnect company in Western Canada, operating since 1981.

Santel Communications was originally a part of a national chain with locations in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, but now only operates out of its Richmond location.

In 1996, Santel was joined with three prominent employees from RSE Telecom (Kevin Kondo, Chris Hunger, and Richard Wong). Santel purchased the assets and client base from Pacific Digital Communications in 1998, and then from Complete Technical Services in 2004 during a period of expansion.

In 2005, owner Gary Blagborne retired and sold his interest in Santel to Kevin Kondo, who then became President and General Manager. Santel now sells and installs NEC phone systems and its corresponding Univerge Blue platform to other local businesses. 

For the years 2017, 2018 and 2020, Santel has been listed in the top 20 of the Biggest Communication Technology Firms in BC as published in Business In Vancouver.  

Here at Santel Communications, we believe it's important to give back to the community. As a local business based out of Richmond, B.C., we try to help and support our local community as much as possible. Over the years, we have been actively involved with a variety of different charities across the Lower Mainland such as the Variety Show of Hearts Children's Charity, The Salvation Army, and B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation.