PLATFORMX (PXC)
PLATFORMX (PXC)
About Us.
PXC (PlatformX Communications) is the UK’s leading wholesale provider of innovative solutions for connectivity, voice, cloud and security underpinned by the UK’s most robust, secure, resilient and reliable network.
At our core is an understanding that competition and innovation are essential to market growth, and that doing things differently requires players with an appetite for developing new approaches and challenging the status quo.
For us, that difference means a relentless focus on removing obstacles to growth, and challenging convention with services that offer new ways of connecting, storing, securing and communicating.
Born from the combination of Virtual1 and TalkTalk’s wholesale services and national network business, PXC's deep understanding of the issues that players in the wholesale market face means we know the right kind of support to offer for businesses big and small.
Our range of products – across connectivity, cloud, voice and collaboration, and security and managed services – are designed to give partners the best opportunities to maximise value. Our people are knowledge experts backed up by best-in-class technology. That unique combination creates the PXC difference.
PlatformX Communications (PXC)
Our vision
is a vibrant, competitive wholesale market that offers genuine choice and serves as the foundation for innovation for business and wider society.
Our mission
is to reshape the wholesale market through innovative, partner-focused connectivity and ICT solutions that help partners grow their businesses and enrich the lives of end-users.
Leadership
Leadership
Driving PXC forward.
James Smith, Chief Executive Officer - TalkTalk Group and PXC
James has been Chief Executive Officer of TalkTalk Group and PXC since September 2024. Having joined the business in April 2023, he previously served as Chief Financial Officer of both companies - working closely on the creation and development of PXC.
As CEO, he is geared to take the business on to the next stage of its strategic direction, bringing significant experience in strategic transformation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions to the fore.
James has worked in the telecoms, energy and infrastructure sectors. Before TalkTalk, he spent nine years as CFO at the FTSE 250 listed Capricorn Energy, and prior to that had an extensive career in investment banking at Rothschild and Merrill Lynch.
Tom O’Hagan, Executive Chairman
Tom became Executive Chairman of PXC in September 2024, turning his focus to client relationships and strategic direction. He joined TalkTalk in March 2022 on the acquisition of Virtual1, one of the largest wholesale providers in the UK B2B market, which he founded in 2007.
He first connected Virtual1 with TalkTalk’s Wholesale Services business, and then its network and security arm, creating PXC, of which he was CEO until August 2024.
Tom has more than 20 years’ experience in the telecoms industry, having worked for leading global telecommunication providers both in the UK and the USA before founding Virtual1. This drive, determination and ambition saw Tom recognised as the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Comms National Awards in 2017.
Our History
2003
TalkTalk is created as subsidiary of Carphone Warehouse
2007
Virtual 1 is created by Tom O’Hagan
2010
TalkTalk is demerged from Carphone Warehouse
2014
TalkTalk launches 1GB network in York
2018
TalkTalk launches Fibre Nation aiming to reach 3m premises
2020
Fibre Nation is sold to City Fibre
2022
TalkTalk acquires Virtual1
2023
TalkTalk is demerged into three separate business entities: TalkTalk Consumer, Business Direct and PlatformX
2024
PlatformX is formally launched
Partners
Partners
Our Partners
PXC currently serves around 1,000 partners including several of the largest carriers and aggregators. And when it comes to support, we make sure to go above and beyond.
Our feature packed 1Portal and digital tools help control and keep track of solutions, with easy access to our expert support. While our Partner Programme is designed to help supercharge our partners’ businesses with exclusive benefits, incentives, events and learning.
As a wholesale focused business, our priority is to support our partners’ growth – not compete with them.
Contact Us
Find out more about us or our products, get in touch with your Account Manager, or become a Partner.