History

With over 30 years on the market, we are proud of our achievements. Take a look at the key milestones in our company’s history.

History of 2N
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The 2N® IP Style is shaking up the market

Introducing a product that defines the future standards for video intercoms.

2021  History of 2N

A revolution in mobile phone access control

We introduced WaveKey, the fastest mobile phone access control technology on the market, with unrivalled reliability and absolute security.

2021  History of 2N

We add a range of indoor stations

The 2N® Indoor Compact and the 2N® Indoor View are luxury indoor stations for modern residential projects with our own 2N OS.

2020  History of 2N

An indoor station with Android is here

The 2N® Indoor Touch 2.0 is ideal for controlling a smart home.

2019  History of 2N

2N PRESENTS THE WORLD’S FIRST LTE INTERCOM

Yet again, we pioneer the intercom market. This time it is with an LTE intercom 2N® LTE Verso, which is looking forward to its increasing popularity.

28/3/2018 History of 2N

2N® IP SOLO PRODUCT LAUNCH

2N launches an IP intercom that will become an indispensable part of many smart homes’ entrances.

20/6/2017 History of 2N

INTRODUCING 2N® MOBILE VIDEO SERVICE

2N introduces 2N® Mobile Video service, which allows home owners receive calls, including a video, from their 2N intercom on their mobile phone and open doors remotely.

23/2/2017 History of 2N

Axis acquires a 100% share in 2N

Axis Communications AB, number one on the network video market, buys 2N. This opens the door to long-term development for our company.

30/5/2016 History of 2N

2N is number one on the IP intercoms market

An IHS study reveals that 2N is number one on the IP intercoms market.

15/1/2016 History of 2N

We launch an ip access control systems

2N develops a complex access system with contemporary functions and the advantages of using IP infrastructure.

23/2/2015 History of 2N

Opening a branch in Italy

2N opens a branch in Italy, near Turin.

1/8/2014 History of 2N

Market launch of 2N® Helios IP Verso

We launch the most modular IP intercom on the market – the 2N® Helios IP Verso. With advanced security functions and an HD camera impacting door communication across the world, it becomes 2N’s flagship IP intercom.

25/2/2013 History of 2N

Opening our first branch in the USA, Florida

We open a foreign branch in the USA, which in 2016 steers us towards leading IP intercom sales in North America.

1/10/2011 History of 2N

New products in IP audio

With such a positive impact in all aspects of daily life, we uphold our commitment to IP technology, and will continue including IP audio products in our portfolio.

14/3/2011 History of 2N
2010

We launch the world's first IP intercom

We are the first in the world to develop and launch an IP intercom on the market. 2N® Helios IP Vario will look forward to more than ten years of sales.

5/6/2008 History of 2N

We launch a solution for managing SIM cards

We launch a technologically advanced solution for managing SIM cards that strengthens us with a leading position as a supplier in GSM termination for alternative operators.

13/4/2007 History of 2N

We introduce the 2N® Netstar IP telephone exchange

We successfully develop the first new generation communication system that will let us deliver solutions to leading mobile and landline operators all over the world. We shift our focus towards IP technology and the online environment.

14/9/2005 History of 2N

2N – number one on the termination market

As the first on the market we present a unique VoIP GSM gate and are number one on the mobile termination market.

18/10/2004 History of 2N

We deliver an alternative to landlines – 2N® EasyGate

2N® EasyGate, an analogue gate, is the first 2N product to break the 100 thousand units sold barrier (more than 1 million units will eventually be sold).

23/9/2004 History of 2N

We successfully sell 2N® Stargate

2N enjoys a sharp rise in turnover and profit because of successful sales of 2N® StarGate, a very powerful gate for connecting mobile and landline telephone networks.

10/2/2002 History of 2N

2N becomes a joint-stock company

We transform from a limited liability company into a joint-stock company.

19/6/2000 History of 2N

First participation IN CeBIT

For the first time ever we participate in the CeBIT foreign trade fair in Hannover, where our foreign sales division enjoys its first successes.

24/2/2000 History of 2N
2000

We develop the first GSM gate

We develop the first analogue GSM gate, allowing our users to make fundamental savings on calls to mobile networks. A marketing campaign promotes the benefits of the product to our customers.

11/5/1998 History of 2N

A market share peak in the Czech Republic with the ATEUS 420 exchange

With 14% of the total market for telephone exchanges, we are just behind Siemens (15%) and Panasonic (19%).

1/6/1995 History of 2N

First telephone exchange launched

We launch the first ATEUS 280 telephone exchange, and soon become one of the best manufacturers on the Czech market.

18/2/1992 History of 2N

2N begins

2N was established by three friends (Messrs. Hofman, Pihan and Brychta) in Na Nivách street in Prague. Within a few years it becomes a leader in developing telecommunication solutions.

20/5/1991 History of 2N
Time before 2N