What Ubiik does

Ubiik is a Taipei-headquartered provider of private LTE (pLTE) and LPWAN communications infrastructure targeting electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators. Founded in 2015, the company designs and manufactures a vertically integrated portfolio spanning base stations (freeRAN for unlicensed 915 MHz ISM, goRAN and goRAN+ for licensed bands including Band 54, Band 103, Band 106, and 410/450 MHz), LTE routers (Pyxis 5G LPWA, Pyxis LTE, Pyxis Duo), IoT modules (Nimbus 220/230, Maverick 220), network management software (goNMS), and a cloud-based Head End System for AMI data aggregation. Following the 2023 acquisition of Mimomax Wireless, Ubiik added the MimoLink narrowband radio line (Tornado family) for mission-critical teleprotection and backhaul applications, plus the UbiLRS system targeting defense and drone communications.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales into utilities, complemented by channel partnerships with semiconductor vendors (Sequans, GCT, Semtech, Sony, Realtek) and AMI meter OEMs (Itron, Landis+Gyr), plus industry associations (Electricity Canada, ESMIG, UBBA, 450 MHz Alliance, ETSI). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of base stations, modules, routers, and narrowband radios, with ancillary professional services for end-to-end AMI deployments including Meter Data Management. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with regional sales coverage spanning the US (Phoenix), Canada (Burnaby), Europe (Paris), Japan (Tokyo), Taiwan (Taipei, Zhubei), and New Zealand (Christchurch) post-Mimomax.

Ubiik's anchor customer is Taiwan Power Company (Taipower), with 685,500 cumulative smart meters contracted across four consecutive AMI tender wins from 2018 to 2025 totaling approximately US$76.5 million. The company is privately held, having raised a single US$5 million Series A round led by Taiwania Capital in 2021, and operates with 51-100 employees. As of 2024-2026, Ubiik is pursuing geographic expansion into North America (Band 106 Anterix, Band 103 FCC), Canada (Band 111 with Electricity Canada), Europe, and Japan, while diversifying into defense and industrial IoT verticals beyond its core utility franchise.

Name

Ubiik

Legal name

UBIIK INC.

Website

https://ubiik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ubiik is a Taiwanese provider of private LTE and LPWAN communications infrastructure for electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators, supplying base stations, IoT modules, routers, and narrowband radios deployed across Taiwan, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private LTE Utility Communications Hardware

NAICS

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

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

AMI Communications (RF Mesh, PLC, Cellular/NB-IoT, Private LTE) (EUADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private LTE/5G Network Operators & Managed Services (HDAIAGAA), IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG), DER Monitoring, Telemetry & Communications (IEEE 2030.5, DNP3, SunSpec) (EUADALAD)

Keywords

• Private LTE networks
• Smart metering infrastructure
• NB-IoT modules
• Utility communications
• Critical infrastructure wireless

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Base Stations: Sale of LTE base stations (freeRAN, goRAN, goRAN+) to utility companies for private network deployments
2. Hardware Sales - Modules and Routers: Sale of IoT modules (Nimbus 220, Maverick 220), routers (Pyxis series), and endpoints for AMI and utility IoT applications
3. Narrowband Radio Systems: Sale of MimoLink and Tornado narrowband radio systems for teleprotection and mission-critical communications
4. AMI Solutions and Services: End-to-end AMI solutions including communication systems and Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS) for utility smart meter deployments

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ubiik designs, manufactures, and sells private LTE (pLTE) and LPWAN hardware and software solutions for electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators. Its portfolio includes 3GPP Release 15 LTE-M and NB-IoT base stations (freeRAN, goRAN, goRAN+), multi-band LTE routers and endpoints (Pyxis family), IoT modules (Nimbus, Maverick), network management software (goNMS), a Head End System (HES) cloud platform for AMI data aggregation, Weightless LPWAN technology, and mission-critical narrowband radios (MimoLink/Tornado) for teleprotection. End-to-end AMI solutions and professional services for smart metering rollouts round out the offering.

Product overview

Ubiik offers a comprehensive portfolio of private LTE (pLTE) and LPWAN solutions for utilities and critical infrastructure. The product architecture includes: Base Stations (freeRAN for unlicensed 915MHz ISM band, goRAN/goRAN+ for licensed spectrum including Band 54, Band 103, Band 106, 410/450MHz), Routers and Endpoints (Pyxis 5G LPWA, Pyxis LTE, Pyxis Duo multi-band routers), IoT Modules (Nimbus 220/230 NB-IoT modules, Maverick 220 LTE-M/NB-IoT module), Network Management (goNMS), and Cloud Platforms (Head End System for AMI). Following the 2023 acquisition of Mimomax Wireless, the portfolio expanded to include MimoLink narrowband radios (Tornado family) for mission-critical teleprotection and backhaul applications. Ubiik also provides specialized solutions like UbiLRS for drone communications. Technologies supported include LTE-M, NB-IoT, Weightless, and 3GPP Release 15/16 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MimoLink: Brand for narrowband radio products, formerly Mimomax Wireless product line, including Tornado radios for teleprotection and critical linking communications

Products and services

• freeRAN LTE-M Base Station A compact LTE-M base station operating in the US unlicensed 902-928 MHz ISM band. Integrates a full software 3GPP Release 15 Radio Access Network (RAN) optimized for standalone 4G LTE-M within 3 MHz bandwidth, enabling utilities and enterprises to deploy private LTE networks without spectrum licensing costs. Targeted at utilities for AMI and a wide range of IoT applications.
• goRAN LTE Base Station 3GPP-compliant LTE base station supporting multiple licensed spectrum bands (Band 54, Band 103, Band 106, 410 MHz, 450 MHz) for private LTE network deployments. Provides a solution-in-a-box with embedded core or external core options, designed for utility grid modernization and critical infrastructure connectivity.
• goRAN+ Base Station

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million AMI devices deployed or contracted by 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AnterixcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 October 2025Pyxis 5G LPWA routers and goRAN+ base station received Anterix Active badge designations, confirming end-to-end pLTE solution readiness for Anterix 900 MHz (Band 106) spectrum supporting private LTE networks in the US for utility applications.
• ETSIcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2024ETSI membership demonstrates Ubiik's commitment to adhere and contribute to global telecommunications standards. Membership provides insight into emerging standards and ensures products are future-proof and compatible with other technology.
• Ligado NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2023Co-development of new goRAN LTE Base Station designed to leverage Band 54 spectrum at 1670-1675 MHz. Partnership expands ecosystem for Band 54 and increases private network opportunities for critical infrastructure industry.
• Electricity CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborative project to create first 1.8GHz pLTE ecosystem supporting next generation utility telecom networks in Canada. Ubiik works with Electricity Canada members and partners to deliver pLTE networks for utilities.
• ESMIGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Association for Smart Energy Solution Providers membership enabling collaboration with European smart energy solution providers.
• SequanscoreTechnology or IntegrationSemiconductor partner committed to support 1.8GHz Canadian utility spectrum ecosystem. Monarch 2 chip inside millions of smart meters globally, now part of Canadian pLTE ecosystem.
• GCT SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationGCT GDM7243i LTE-M/NB-IoT chipset integrated with Ubiik's Hermes base station for 900MHz private LTE-M network solutions. Committed to 1.8GHz ecosystem support.
• Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless)coreTechnology or IntegrationLPWA module partner supporting 1.8GHz spectrum. HL78 modules designed for security and improved risk management used globally by leading device makers.
• Sony Semiconductor IsraelcoreTechnology or IntegrationALT1250 chipset enables reliable connectivity in 1.8GHz spectrum with flexibility to choose network providers. Committed partner in Canadian 1.8GHz pLTE ecosystem.
• ItroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAMI vendor planning to build meters for 1.8GHz Canadian utility spectrum. Collaboration on ecosystem development for Canadian grid modernization.
• Landis+GyrcoreTechnology or IntegrationInteroperability testing completed between Ubiik's freeRAN pLTE base station and Landis+Gyr's Revelo Cellular meters in 915MHz unlicensed spectrum band.
• RealtekcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on Nimbus 220 NB-IoT Module for Upper 700MHz A Block (Band 103), bringing forth dedicated module for US utility spectrum.
• Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of UBBA, collaborating on private LTE ecosystem development for utilities.
• Utilities Technology Council (UTC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal association for utility telecommunications. Ubiik participates in UTC events and initiatives.
• 450 MHz AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry alliance for 450MHz spectrum ecosystem development.
• Plug and Play Tech CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation platform connecting Ubiik with technology partners and opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• MultiTech: MultiTech Systems provides IoT modules, gateways, and routers including LTE-M/NB-IoT and LoRa products for industrial and utility applications. Comparable as a smaller peer in industrial IoT connectivity devices targeting similar utility segments.
• Celona: Celona provides enterprise private 5G/LTE networks, focused initially on CBRS spectrum with industrial, healthcare, and logistics deployments. Comparable to Ubiik in private cellular for enterprises, with overlapping but different spectrum focus (CBRS vs. utility pLTE bands).

Direct peers

• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks provides fixed wireless and private wireless broadband infrastructure, including licensed and unlicensed solutions targeting utilities, industrial, and service provider markets. Directly comparable to Ubiik as a private wireless infrastructure vendor for mission-critical utility networks.
• Airspan Networks: Airspan Networks is a pure-play private 4G/5G small cell and macro RAN vendor, with a strong utility and critical infrastructure focus including FCC-certified CBRS and Band 106/Anterix products. Highly comparable to Ubiik in private LTE for utilities.
• Sequans Communications: Sequans is a leading 4G/5G LTE-M/NB-IoT chipset vendor, with Monarch chips used in millions of smart meters globally. Ubiik partners with Sequans for the 1.8GHz Canadian pLTE ecosystem; both compete and collaborate in private LTE infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (acquired by Semtech) is a leading IoT module and connectivity platform provider, with HL78 modules in Ubiik's ecosystem. Comparable as a broad incumbent in cellular IoT modules and managed connectivity, with Ubiik as both partner and adjacent competitor.
• Telit (Thales): Telit Cinterion (now part of Thales) provides cellular IoT modules, platforms, and connectivity for industrial, utility, and automotive applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in IoT modules and connectivity, including competing in the utility pLTE module space.
• Landis+Gyr: Landis+Gyr is a global leader in smart metering and AMI solutions, including the Revelo Cellular meter line that Ubiik's freeRAN has been interoperability-tested with. A broad incumbent in utility AMI and a key channel partner, with overlapping product portfolios in metering and grid management.
• Itron: Itron is a global AMI and smart infrastructure vendor with cellular meter platforms. Itron is committed to building 1.8GHz Canadian pLTE ecosystem meters with Ubiik; it is both a partner and the most direct competing AMI vendor in Ubiik's target accounts.
• Sagemcom: Sagemcom is a European smart metering and AMI vendor with deep relationships among European and international utilities, including multi-million endpoint deployments. Comparable as a broad incumbent in end-to-end AMI with growing private cellular capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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