Yealink Network Technology is a telecommunications company and the largest SIP phone provider in China. Devices adopted in 140+ countries as a leader in enterprise communications hardware.
Yealink is a global leader in unified communications and collaboration endpoints, holding the number one position in the global SIP phone market for multiple consecutive years. Headquartered in Xiamen, China with a new global operations headquarters in Singapore, Yealink reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately US$805 million (2025) and employs over 2,000 people. In South Africa, Yealink products are distributed by Nology (primary distributor since 2009), Even Flow, and Kathea, making the brand widely available to resellers and service providers. Channel partners should consider Yealink as the dominant IP phone brand for desk phones, DECT, conference phones, and Microsoft Teams-certified devices.
Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd. is a global provider of unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) terminals, video conferencing solutions, and enterprise communication endpoints. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (300628.SZ), Yealink designs and manufactures IP phones, DECT systems, video conferencing equipment, headsets, and Microsoft Teams-certified devices. The company serves enterprise customers worldwide through a global network of distributors, resellers, and service provider partners.
Headquarters: Xiamen, China (Global Operations HQ: Singapore)
Founded: 2001
Employees: 2,000+ (50%+ engineers)
Revenue: ~US$805 million (trailing 12 months, September 2025)
Ownership: Publicly traded — Shenzhen Stock Exchange (300628.SZ)
Market Position: #1 global SIP phone brand (8+ consecutive years)
SA Primary Distributor: Nology
Yealink was founded in 2001, giving the company over 24 years of experience in the communications endpoint market. The company established itself as a competitive alternative to established IP phone brands and has grown to become the world’s number one SIP phone manufacturer by market share. Yealink expanded from basic IP phones into a comprehensive portfolio spanning DECT wireless systems, video conferencing, Teams devices, and professional headsets.
Yealink’s key differentiator is the breadth and depth of its endpoint portfolio combined with market-leading pricing. The company invests heavily in R&D, with more than half of its 2,000+ employees being engineers. Yealink holds a dominant position in the global SIP phone market with a market share consistently above 29%, and has won Frost & Sullivan’s market leadership award for multiple consecutive years. The company’s certification programme with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other UC platforms ensures seamless integration.
Yealink’s IP phone portfolio is the broadest in the industry, ranging from entry-level phones for basic call handling to premium executive phones with colour touchscreens and Bluetooth connectivity. The T-Series (T3x, T4x, T5x) is the company’s flagship desk phone range, known for HD audio quality, intuitive interfaces, and broad SIP platform compatibility. Yealink consistently ranks as the world’s top-selling SIP phone brand.
Yealink is one of the largest manufacturers of Microsoft Teams-certified devices globally, offering Teams phones, Teams Rooms systems, Teams panels, and Teams-compatible video bars. The company also produces Zoom-certified devices including Zoom Rooms hardware and Zoom Phone handsets. This dual certification makes Yealink a versatile choice for partners serving customers on either platform.
Yealink’s video conferencing portfolio includes meeting room systems, USB video bars, personal webcams, and all-in-one meeting boards. The MeetingBoard series combines interactive whiteboarding, video conferencing, and room scheduling in a single device. These solutions are designed for modern hybrid workspaces and integrate with popular UC platforms.
The company offers enterprise DECT solutions including the W-Series multi-cell DECT system, which supports roaming across large facilities such as warehouses, hospitals, and campuses. Yealink’s DECT solutions are popular in South Africa for businesses that need wireless mobility without relying on Wi-Fi for voice communications.
Yealink has been established in the South African market since 2009 through its primary distributor Nology, which has built Yealink into the preferred IP phone brand for South African service providers, operators, and resellers. Additional distribution is provided by Even Flow and Kathea, giving the brand wide availability across the channel. Yealink phones are widely deployed by South African VoIP service providers including Euphoria Telecom, DSL Telecom, and numerous hosted PBX operators.
Yealink works with distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and VoIP service providers. The company’s partner programme provides access to deal registration, technical training, demo equipment, and marketing support. Ideal partners are VoIP resellers and hosted PBX providers who need reliable, cost-effective endpoints for their customers. Service providers deploying SIP-based phone systems will find Yealink’s broad compatibility and competitive pricing particularly attractive.
Yealink products are distributed in South Africa by Nology (primary distributor since 2009), Even Flow, and Kathea. Nology has been instrumental in establishing Yealink as the preferred IP phone brand for South African service providers and resellers. All three distributors provide stock, technical support, and channel enablement for the Yealink portfolio.
Yes, Yealink has held the number one position in the global SIP phone market for over eight consecutive years according to Frost & Sullivan’s Global Enterprise Communications Platforms and Endpoints Market report. The company has maintained a market share consistently above 29%, making it the world’s top-selling SIP phone brand ahead of competitors such as Poly, Cisco, and Grandstream.
Yes, Yealink is one of the largest manufacturers of Microsoft Teams-certified devices globally. Their Teams portfolio includes Teams phones, Teams Rooms systems, Teams Rooms on Android, Teams panels for room scheduling, and Teams-compatible video bars and speakerphones. Yealink is a certified Microsoft Teams hardware partner and is widely deployed in Teams environments.
The most popular Yealink products in South Africa are the T-Series IP desk phones (particularly the T31, T33, T43U, and T46U models), which are widely deployed by VoIP service providers and hosted PBX operators. DECT wireless phones are also popular for businesses needing mobile handsets, and Yealink conference phones are commonly used in meeting rooms across corporate South Africa.
Yealink, Grandstream, and Poly (now part of HP) are the three major IP phone brands in the South African market. Yealink holds the global market leadership position and is generally considered to offer the best balance of features, build quality, and pricing. Grandstream competes on price with a broader range of networking products, while Poly (formerly Polycom) is positioned as a premium brand particularly in the conference room and headset segments.