ThrottleNet, St. Louis IT support and managed IT service provider for businesses, today announced it has been named to the 2026 MSP 501, the definitive list of the world's top-performing managed service providers presented annually by MSP Summit. ThrottleNet ranked No. 295 on this year's list, a jump of 89 spots from its No. 384 ranking in 2025. Because the MSP 501 spans nine countries, the climb is even more pronounced among U.S.-based honorees alone: ThrottleNet ranks No. 238 out of the 401 U.S. companies on the 2026 list, up from No. 304 among U.S. companies in 2025.
ThrottleNet backs up that ranking with the numbers that matter most to the businesses it serves: more than 750 five-star Google reviews, a 93% same-day issue resolution rate, 98.5% customer satisfaction, and a best-in-industry 90-second average response time.
Now in its 19th year, the MSP 501 has become the gold standard for identifying the world's best-run managed service providers. Unlike rankings based on revenue alone, the MSP 501 requires a comprehensive evaluation of financial performance, operational efficiency, and overall business health — recognizing companies that demonstrate sustainable growth, recurring revenue strength, profit optimization, and the strategic discipline that defines true industry leadership.
The 2026 MSP 501 list represents tremendous growth across the technology services industry during a period of significant change. Collectively, this year's honorees generated aggregate revenue of more than $32 billion, with average revenue growth of 10.1%, account growth of 13.4%, and staffing growth of 7%. The list includes 401 U.S. companies, 36 from Canada, and 64 from outside North America, spanning nine countries in total.
"The 2026 MSP 501 winners represent the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. Everyone wants to be a 501 because they stand head and shoulders above the competition," said Robert DeMarzo, vice president of content, MSP Summit. "Today's managed services organizations serve as the backbone of the world's small, medium, and large organizations, and the MSP 501 sets the standard for all other MSPs. Making the MSP 501 list is a testament to their commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and their ability to deliver exceptional value to their clients in an increasingly complex technology landscape."
For ThrottleNet, the leap of nearly 90 places in a single year reflects the same fundamentals that earn it hundreds of five-star reviews: fast response times, high first-contact resolution, and a support team that treats every client relationship like a long-term partnership rather than a one-off ticket.
"Making the jump from No. 384 to No. 295 on the MSP 501 in just one year is a huge honor, and it's a direct reflection of the work our team puts in every single day for our clients," said George Rosenthal, President and Founder of ThrottleNet. "We answer support requests in about 90 seconds and resolve 93% of them the same day — that's the standard we've built our business around, and it's what earned us more than 750 five-star reviews from the businesses we serve. This recognition tells us we're on the right track, and it motivates us to keep raising the bar for IT support and managed IT services in the St. Louis region."
ThrottleNet Kansas City IT support and other 2026 MSP 501 honorees will be recognized during a special awards gala on September 30 at MSP Summit, taking place September 28-30, 2026, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event brings together managed services leaders, technology providers, and channel innovators for two days of peer-led insights, strategic conversations, and practical business growth focused on AI, cybersecurity, recurring revenue, and the future of managed services.
About ThrottleNet
ThrottleNet is a leading provider of IT support and managed IT services for businesses throughout the St. Louis region, backed by more than 750 five-star Google reviews, a 93% same-day issue resolution rate, 98.5% customer satisfaction, and a best-in-industry 90-second average response time. Its team of IT superheroes is passionate about turning frustration into joy — solving technology problems quickly, managing projects, and securing client networks so businesses can get back to running their business. ThrottleNet is the most reviewed and trusted managed and co-managed IT support provider in the St. Louis region. Don't wait for your next IT crisis — contact ThrottleNet today for a free on-site consultation and security audit.
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