Soracom

Name

Soracom

Legal name

Soracom, Inc.

Website

https://soracom.io

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Connectivity Platform

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Satellite Telecommunications (5174), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF)

Keywords

• IoT cellular connectivity
• MVNO connectivity platform
• ESIM orchestration
• Satellite IoT connectivity
• IoT device management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cellular Connectivity Services: IoT cellular connectivity delivered through multi-carrier MVNO model, providing global cellular data services across 200+ countries with flexible pricing models including pay-as-you-go, pooled data, and custom plans based on coverage, usage, and device count. Core revenue driver offering flexible billing models.
2. Satellite Connectivity: Integrated satellite IoT connectivity through Skylo partnership, enabling hybrid cellular-satellite solutions for remote deployments. Revenue generated through subscription containers and NB-NTN satellite coverage additions to cellular plans.
3. Platform Services: Additional revenue from premium platform services including advanced security, automation, analytics, and AI features. Services include Beam, Funnel, Funk, Krypton, Orbit, Napter, Peek, Junction, Lagoon, Query, Flux, and specialty services with tiered access.
4. IoT Hardware Sales: Sales of IoT hardware including Global IoT SIMs (standard and industrial), eSIM and iSIM modules, Onyx USB cellular modems (LTE Cat.4), and LTE-M Smart Buttons. Hardware sold through online store.
5. Professional Services: Solutions architecture and deployment support services covering software development, connectivity design, billing platform integration, and cloud infrastructure. Recently expanded from Japan to North America for IoT design and deployment projects.
6. Multitenancy Billing Services: Downstream billing and reseller management capabilities enabling partners to create tenant environments, manage billing, and offer bundled connectivity solutions. Revenue from platform access and billing services for MSPs and service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Soracom provides a cloud-native, software-defined IoT connectivity platform delivering multi-carrier cellular and satellite data across 200+ countries through a single SIM. It bundles connectivity with hardware (SIMs, eSIM/iSIM, modems) and 20+ platform services for cloud integration, secure networking, device management, and AI-powered analytics.

Product overview

Soracom is a cloud-native IoT connectivity and platform company offering a unified platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include: Air (multicarrier cellular connectivity supporting 2G-5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and satellite), Global IoT SIM hardware (removable, eSIM, iSIM formats), and a comprehensive suite of 20+ platform services including Beam, Funnel, Funk (cloud integrations), Canal, Door, Direct, VPG (secure networking), Harvest, Lagoon, Query, Flux (data and AI), Napter, Peek, Junction (support tools), Krypton, Endorse, Inventory (device provisioning), Event Handler, Orbit (automation), Unified Endpoint, Relay, and Arc. The platform enables devices to connect via cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet with unified management, private networking, and AI-powered analytics. Additional offerings include Professional Services for deployment support and multitenancy billing for channel partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soracom Air (Cellular Connectivity) Global multicarrier cellular connectivity service for IoT devices supporting 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G across 200+ countries via 500+ carrier partnerships.
• Satellite Connectivity Satellite IoT connectivity via 3GPP Release-17 NB-NTN for remote deployments beyond cellular coverage, enabling hybrid cellular-satellite networks with unified management using the Skylo GEO satellite partnership.
• Global IoT SIM Physical and embedded SIM cards (3-in-1, Industrial, eSIM, iSIM) providing multicarrier global coverage with software-defined control for security, data routing, and private networking.
• eSIM and iSIM Soldered MFF2 eSIM chips and integrated iSIM solutions for compact, rugged, and long-lifecycle IoT device designs, eliminating SIM trays and reducing field failures.
• LTE-M Smart Button Pre-certified cellular smart button with built-in LTE-M and eSIM for triggering cloud workflows via single, double, long, or extra-long click patterns without Wi-Fi or gateways.
• Onyx LTE USB Modem Pre-certified USB cellular modem based on Quectel EG25-G LTE Cat.4 module providing global 4G/LTE, 3G, and 2G connectivity for Linux-based IoT gateways and devices.
• Soracom Beam Protocol conversion and TLS offloading service that forwards device traffic securely to any cloud endpoint, eliminating the need for cloud SDKs on constrained devices.
• Soracom Funnel Managed cloud ingestion service that forwards device data directly into AWS IoT Core, Azure Event Hubs, or Google Cloud Pub/Sub without custom brokers.
• Soracom Funk Function-as-a-Service bridge that invokes AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions directly from device traffic for serverless cloud logic.
• Soracom Canal Private peering service connecting Soracom to customer AWS VPC using VPC Peering or Transit Gateway, keeping device traffic off the public internet.
• Soracom Door Managed IPsec VPN service linking customer networks to Soracom without requiring VPN clients on devices.
• Soracom Direct Dedicated private line service connecting Soracom to on-premises infrastructure for fully private, non-internet routing with predictable latency.
• Soracom Virtual Private Gateway (VPG) Software-defined private gateway that isolates IoT traffic from the public internet, providing a private APN alternative with centralized control.
• Soracom Gate Virtual private LAN enabling Soracom-connected devices to communicate as if on the same local network for peer-to-peer communication.
• Soracom Harvest Serverless data collection and visualization service for IoT telemetry and prototyping, enabling time-series data storage without database setup.
• Soracom Lagoon Grafana-based dashboards and alerting built on top of Soracom-collected IoT data for fleet visualization and monitoring.
• Soracom Query Natural-language analytics service enabling exploration of connectivity and device behavior data using AI without requiring SQL knowledge.
• Soracom Flux Low-code application builder that creates automated IoT workflows using device inputs, cloud services, and AI components including video analysis with AWS Bedrock and Google Gemini.
• Soracom Orbit Inline WebAssembly processing for transforming or enriching device data in-flight without requiring firmware changes.
• Soracom Napter On-demand remote device access service providing time-limited sessions for SSH, RDP, VNC, or HTTPS without static IPs or firewall changes.
• Soracom Peek On-demand packet capture service for troubleshooting and traffic analysis inside a VPG without installing tools on devices.
• Soracom Junction Packet-level inspection, mirroring, and routing control for IoT traffic inside a VPG for debugging and compliance.
• Soracom Krypton Secure over-the-air credential provisioning service delivering cloud keys and configuration to devices at boot using SIM-based identity without factory key injection.
• Soracom Endorse SIM-based authentication service issuing signed tokens for device identity across cellular and non-cellular networks without preinstalled credentials.
• Soracom Inventory LwM2M-based device management service for remote monitoring, commands, and firmware updates across IoT fleets.
• Soracom Event Handler Automation engine monitoring SIM behavior, connectivity events, and payload values to trigger alerts, webhooks, or automated actions.
• Soracom Unified Endpoint Single device ingress point with dynamic routing to multiple Soracom services, enabling flexible data destinations without firmware changes.
• Soracom Relay On-demand RTSP video streaming service from cameras to cloud storage or analytics services.
• Soracom Arc Virtual SIM technology connecting non-cellular devices via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or satellite backhaul using WireGuard tunnels, extending Soracom platform services to any internet connection.
• Wisora AI-powered generative support bot providing contextual answers for customer support and engineering teams by ingesting documentation and web content. Currently available in Japan only.
• Connectivity Hypervisor (SGP.32) SGP.32-compatible platform for dynamic remote management and switching of multiple operator profiles on IoT eSIMs, enabling devices to activate and switch carrier profiles based on region, regulatory requirements, or application need.
• Connectivity Management Platform Unified platform for managing SIM lifecycles, usage monitoring, user permissions, and multi-tenant billing across IoT deployments.
• Multitenancy & Downstream Billing Downstream billing and reseller management capabilities enabling partners to create tenant environments, manage billing, and offer bundled connectivity solutions for MSPs and service providers.
• Professional Services Solutions architecture and deployment support services covering software development, connectivity design, billing platform integration, and cloud infrastructure. Available in Japan and North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Americas region achieved 38% revenue growth over the twelve months prior to June 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability11 records

Feature22 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• CariotminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Soracom is an investor in Cariot Corporation, a Tokyo-based vehicle management technology company serving over 400 corporate clients with its Cariot vehicle management system. Strategic investment to accelerate growth in IoT and AI-driven services.
• KDDIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Strategic partnership for global IoT connectivity combining KDDI's global cellular networks across 86 countries with Soracom's cloud-native IoT platform. Joint offering spans cellular and satellite connectivity, major cloud integrations, and AI services including Soracom Flux and Query. Companies committed to continued investment in SGP.32 eSIM orchestration and expanded satellite connectivity.
• EdgeBeam WirelessstrategicTechnology or Integration · 20 April 2026Strategic partnership where EdgeBeam selected Soracom as its first cellular partner for hybrid ATSC 3.0-cellular network. Soracom provides 4G/5G connectivity under MVNO-style arrangement giving EdgeBeam access to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks alongside ATSC 3.0 datacasting capabilities. Integration underway for enhanced GPS and digital signage use cases.
• Bridgepointe TechnologiesstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 February 2026Channel partnership providing enterprises with complete IoT connectivity solutions combining Soracom's cloud-native cellular connectivity with Bridgepointe's tech advisory expertise. Partnership enables multi-IMSI design and blended network coverage across 509 networks spanning 213 countries and regions.
• SkylocoreTechnology or Integration · 2 October 2025Technology partnership for integrated satellite IoT connectivity. Skylo's satellite network enables commercial hybrid IoT solutions combining cellular and satellite connectivity across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. Standard cellular devices can access Skylo's satellite network without special antennas or modems. First announced in 2023, general availability reached October 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hologram (KORE Wireless): Direct IoT MVNO competitor offering multi-carrier cellular connectivity with a developer-first platform and global SIM coverage for IoT deployments, closely matching Soracom's core cellular IoT proposition.
• Aeris Communications: Long-standing IoT connectivity and platform provider serving enterprise and automotive customers globally, competing head-to-head with Soracom in managed cellular IoT and IoT platform services.
• Twilio (IoT / Super SIM): Cloud communications platform with an IoT Super SIM offering multi-carrier cellular connectivity and developer APIs, competing directly with Soracom's API-first IoT connectivity model.
• Wireless Logic Group: Global IoT connectivity MVNO focused on enterprise and industrial IoT across multiple geographies, with a comparable multi-carrier SIM and managed services model to Soracom.
• Cubic Telecom: Managed IoT and connected vehicle software provider offering global multi-network cellular connectivity for automotive OEMs, a direct competitor in Soracom's automotive vertical.
• 1NCE: Flat-rate IoT cellular connectivity provider with multi-country coverage and developer-oriented pricing, targeting the same low-data, high-volume IoT segment as Soracom's pay-as-you-go plans.
• Eseye: Global IoT cellular connectivity specialist with multi-IMSI SIMs and managed connectivity services across 190+ countries, competing in the same enterprise IoT segment as Soracom.

Broad incumbents

• Vodafone Business IoT: Tier-1 mobile operator with a global managed IoT connectivity portfolio serving automotive and enterprise customers; broader incumbent with overlapping global IoT coverage versus Soracom.
• Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless): Post-Sierra Wireless acquisition, Semtech offers IoT modules, gateways, and managed connectivity services spanning cellular and LoRa, overlapping with Soracom's hardware-and-platform stack.
• Telit Cinterion (Thales): IoT modules, connectivity, and platform provider serving industrial and automotive customers globally; competes with Soracom across cellular modules, connectivity, and IoT platform services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoracomIoT
• GitHubgithub.com/soracom-labs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SORACOMIoT
• Facebookfacebook.com/soracom.io
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soracom-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors12 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments3 records

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