iBasis

What iBasis does

iBASIS is an independent wholesale telecommunications specialist headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, providing global connectivity solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), over-the-top (OTT) players, IoT providers, and XaaS companies. Founded in 1996, the company operates a global IPX network spanning 14 points of presence, connecting 2,000+ fixed and mobile destinations and partnering with 700+ mobile operators across 190+ countries. It serves 1,400+ customers through 28 global locations with offices in 16+ countries, including recent additions in Hyderabad (India), Beirut, and expanded APAC presence following the Telstra International wholesale acquisition completed in February 2026.

Name

iBasis

Legal name

iBASIS Inc.

Website

https://ibasis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

iBASIS is an independent wholesale telecom specialist operating a global IPX network across 14 PoPs and 700+ operator partnerships, providing voice, mobile data, messaging, and IoT connectivity to 1,400+ operators, MVNOs, OTTs, and IoT providers across 190+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. International Voice Services: Managed and non-managed international voice termination services for retail operators. Revenue generated from per-minute termination fees across global voice routes. iBASIS carries OPEX/CAPEX for capacity, network management, anti-fraud, and quality management.
2. Mobile Data & Roaming: Mobile data roaming services including LTE signaling exchange, 5G roaming, and Hub Breakout solutions. Revenue from per-unit data charges and managed services.
3. A2P SMS Monetization: SMS firewall and monetization services for MNOs/MVNOs. Revenue generated through traffic selection, monetization strategies, and revenue share or volume commitment models. iBASIS was generating approximately 20% revenue share from mobile services after DIMOCO acquisition.
4. IoT Connectivity Services: Global Access for Things IoT connectivity with eSIM technology. Revenue from data usage across 700+ networks, managed connectivity services, and CMP platform licensing.
5. Security Services: Security iQ360 portfolio including attack detection, signaling firewall, and DDoS rule management. Hosted managed security services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

iBASIS operates a global IPX-based wholesale communications platform providing international voice termination, mobile data roaming (4G/5G), A2P SMS monetization, IoT connectivity, and managed security/fraud services. It serves mobile network operators, MVNOs, OTT players, and IoT providers with managed services, analytics, and signaling infrastructure across 700+ mobile networks in 190+ countries.

Product overview

iBASIS is a communications solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio across four core pillars: Voice (Managed International Voice, International Voice, FraudLock iQ360, Cloud Numbering), Mobile (Mobile Data, 5G Roaming, Security iQ360, Business Intelligence, Signaling Vulnerability Scanner, Roaming Hub-Breakout), Messaging (A2P Messaging Monetization, SMS Global Coverage, SMS Monetization Efficiency Report, RCS Messaging), and IoT (IoT Connectivity via Global Access for Things, SIMFONY IoT CMP, eSIM Technology, Fixed Wireless Access, MVNO as a Service). The platform operates on a single global IPX network with 2,000+ destinations and 700+ LTE destinations, providing managed services, analytics, and security solutions for operators and digital players worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Access for Things: Global mobile connectivity and network level data analysis solution for IoT devices worldwide, utilizing eSIM/eUICC technology for remotely programmable SIM connectivity.
• FraudLock iQ360
• InVision
• SIMFONY IoT CMP
• Security iQ360
• Carrier Voice for Teamwork

Products and services

• Managed International Voice Full-service international voice solution that creates immediate savings for ILD business while ensuring highest QoS for retail customers, allowing operators to focus on core profitability and transformation.
• International Voice Plug-and-play international voice solutions designed to maximize quality and profitability while navigating complexities of origin-based rating, routing, billing, and fraud protection.
• FraudLock iQ360 Hosted, fully managed, and automated fraud prevention solution using real-time call data for faster detection and blocking of fraudulent activity across voice, SMS, IPX, and signaling networks.
• Cloud Numbering Cloud-based numbering solution enabling operators to meet explosive growth in international inbound traffic with global footprint for calls, bundled services from basic voice to full UCaaS with emergency calling.
• Mobile Data Full-service IPX and LTE infrastructure for seamless global voice and data connectivity, supporting 5G introduction and IoT revenue streams with Hub Break-Out intelligent data routing.
• 5G Roaming 5G NSA and SA roaming solutions with testing sandbox environment for preparing commercial 5G roaming services, supporting multiple use cases from mobile IoT to enhanced mobile broadband.
• Security iQ360 Hosted and fully managed 24/7 solution for attack detection, signaling firewall, and DDoS rule management protecting Diameter, SS7, and GTP vulnerabilities.
• Business Intelligence InVision analytics platform providing real-time CDRs, proactive alarming, IMSI-level troubleshooting, and global service quality view with subscriber-level insights for GRX/IPX and SS7.
• A2P Messaging Monetization Comprehensive managed services enabling MNOs and MVNOs to monetize international A2P SMS traffic with next-generation firewall technology, traffic selection, and network protection.
• SMS Global Coverage Global P2P and A2P SMS coverage with peering connectivity over SS7 or IP (SMPP), serving largest CPaaS providers, SMS aggregators, and service editors.
• RCS Messaging Rich Communication Services (RCS) solution enabling branded messaging with rich media, verified sender, end-to-end encryption, and analytics for enhanced customer engagement.
• IoT Connectivity (Global Access for Things) Global mobile connectivity and network-level data analysis solution for IoT devices, connecting to 700+ mobile networks in 190+ countries with a single eSIM.
• SIMFONY IoT CMP Fully-featured connectivity management platform for remotely programmable SIMs (eSIMs), providing online ordering, provisioning, device lifecycle control, rate plan management, and billing.
• eSIM Technology Standards-based eUICC/eSIM providing a single global, remotely programmable SIM that enables local profile provisioning for improved connectivity and reduced latency.
• Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Industry's first multi-carrier FWA solution with pooled Tier 1 backup on single eSIM, providing high-speed 5G data connectivity with fallback to multiple operators.
• Signaling Vulnerability Scanner Automated penetration testing solution powered by jtendo that accurately scans and spots unnoticed signaling vulnerabilities to mitigate security breaches and fraud attempts.
• Roaming Hub-Breakout Roaming hub breakout solution enabling intelligent mobile data routing for global operators, providing 5G/LTE data services through the iBASIS IPX network.
• MVNO as a Service MVNE/MVNO-as-a-Service offering enabling operators and digital players to launch MVNO brands with turnkey infrastructure and connectivity management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2B+ LTE-enabled subscribers on network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bandwidth Inc. Bandwidth (formerly Bandwidth.com) operates a global communications platform providing carrier-grade voice, messaging, and 911 services to enterprises and CPaaS providers. It is a direct peer to iBASIS in wholesale/carrier voice and messaging infrastructure, with overlap in the IoT/UCaaS connectivity layer.
• BICS: BICS (Belgacom International Carrier Services) is a wholesale telecom carrier providing international voice, mobile data, roaming, messaging and IoT services over a global IPX network. It is iBASIS's closest direct competitor, sharing the same core customer base of MNOs/MVNOs and very similar portfolio across voice, SMS, IPX, signaling and fraud prevention.
• Comfone: Comfone is a Swiss wholesale telecom carrier specializing in international voice, SMS, signaling and roaming clearing services for mobile operators. It is a comparable direct peer to iBASIS in managed international voice and signaling/roaming exchange services.
• Infobip: Infobip is a global CPaaS and SMS aggregator (and via partner networks, A2P monetization/messaging) that handles SMS, RCS, and omnichannel messaging for enterprises and operators. It directly competes with iBASIS in A2P SMS monetization, global SMS coverage, and RCS Business Messaging.
• Sinch: Sinch is a global CPaaS provider of messaging, voice and email APIs, after combining with CLX and the assets of MessageBird, with deep telecom operator relationships for SMS/voice termination. It is a direct peer to iBASIS in messaging wholesale (A2P SMS) and cloud numbering / voice APIs to operators and enterprises.
• PCCW Global: PCCW Global is the international wholesale arm of HKT, providing international voice, IPX, mobile data, CDN and IoT connectivity services to operators and OTTs worldwide. It is a direct peer to iBASIS in international voice termination, roaming/IPX, and managed services — and notably is where iBASIS CEO Patrick George previously consulted.
• IDT Corporation: IDT's IDT Global division and Boss Revolution are wholesale and retail providers of international voice termination and messaging services to operators and resellers. IDT is a direct competitor in international wholesale voice termination and is publicly listed, providing a useful financial benchmark for the wholesale voice category.
• Syniverse Technologies: Syniverse operates a global IPX backbone providing mobile messaging, signaling (Diameter/SS7), roaming and IoT connectivity services to MNOs. It is a direct peer to iBASIS in IPX, signaling firewall, A2P SMS monetization, and IoT/mobile data wholesale.
• Lanck Telecom: Lanck Telecom is a wholesale carrier providing international voice termination, A2P SMS, roaming and managed services to mobile operators and OTTs, primarily in EMEA and APAC. It is a direct peer in the same wholesale voice, messaging, and roaming segment.
• Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier): Arelion, spun out of Telia, operates one of the world's largest IP backbones providing wholesale voice, IP transit, mobile data and IPX services to operators and content providers globally. It competes with iBASIS directly in international wholesale voice and IPX services to MNOs and digital players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments1 record

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