What Numero eSIM does

Numero eSIM is a P2P (Person-to-Person) virtual mobile platform operated by Smarteletec S.L, a private company registered in Spain and headquartered in Ceuta, founded in 2018 with 11–50 employees. The platform enables users to obtain mobile services — data, phone numbers, voice, and SMS — from worldwide Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) without physical SIM cards, by leveraging eSIM provisioning via QR codes and SM-DP+ addresses together with VoIP technology for calls and messaging. Numero claims 30+ million users across 70+ supported countries, with service availability spanning Europe, North America, LATAM, MENA, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and supports English and Arabic localization.

The product portfolio is organized into four core categories: Data eSIMs (prepaid data plans per country or region delivered as eSIM profiles), Virtual Phone Numbers (mobile, toll-free, and social-media variants), Calling Plans (prepaid Numero Credit and discounted regional bundles), and Full eSIMs that bundle a real mobile number, data, and minutes. The technology stack combines Numero's digital-first provisioning platform with the open-source Linphone SIP engine for VoIP, Firebase and Crashlytics for app infrastructure and analytics, Google Mobile Ads SDK, and PayPal for payments. Underlying carrier connectivity is sourced through reseller partnerships with Vodafone, Etisalat, Du, Telecom Italia (TIM), Wind Tre, Iliad, and Afghan Wireless.

The business model is hybrid: data eSIMs and regional plans are sold as one-time purchases (€2–€62), virtual numbers as monthly subscriptions (€1.50–€78/month depending on country and number type), and calling credit as prepaid usage (€2–€50 top-ups). Distribution is exclusively digital via the numeroesim.com website and native iOS/Android apps, with a fully self-serve, product-led go-to-market motion. Target segments include international travelers, digital nomads and remote workers, social media users needing verification numbers, SMBs requiring toll-free lines, and migrant workers seeking affordable international calling. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or certifications are disclosed.

Name

Numero eSIM

Legal name

Smarteletec S.L

Website

https://numeroesim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Numero eSIM is a Spain-registered virtual mobile platform that delivers eSIM data plans, virtual phone numbers, and VoIP calling services to consumers and SMBs across 70+ countries without physical SIM cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Virtual Network Services

NAICS

Telecommunications (517), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services (HDAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtualized IMS & VoIP Core (vIMS) (HDAFANAE)

Keywords

• ESIM data plans
• Virtual phone numbers
• VoIP calling services
• International roaming solutions
• Mobile connectivity platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceuta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data eSIM Plans: One-time purchases of data eSIM packages for specific countries with defined validity periods (typically 7-30 days) and data volumes (1GB to unlimited). Revenue is generated per transaction with no recurring commitment required from the customer.
2. Virtual Phone Number Subscriptions: Monthly subscriptions for virtual phone numbers including mobile numbers, toll-free numbers, and social media numbers. Customers pay recurring monthly fees ranging from €1.50 to €78 depending on number type and country. Some numbers also support local calling features.
3. Calling Credit and Top-ups: Prepaid credit system (Numero Credit) allowing users to make VoIP calls and send SMS. Credit can be purchased in denominations of €2, €5, €10, €20, or €50. Calling bundles offer discounted rates for specific countries.
4. Calling Bundles: Specialized packages for regional calling including Gulf Asians, Talk & Talk Bundle, Salam Calls Bundle (Islamic countries), Africa Calls Bundle, Asia Calls Bundle, and America Calls Bundle with 50% discount promotions.
5. Regional eSIM Plans: eSIM data plans covering multiple countries within a region, allowing users to travel across borders without purchasing separate local plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Numero eSIM is a P2P communication and mobile services platform that delivers virtual mobile services from worldwide Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) without requiring physical SIM cards. The platform sells prepaid data eSIMs, virtual phone numbers (mobile, toll-free, and social media), VoIP-based calling and SMS plans, and bundled Full eSIMs combining data, voice, and a phone number valid in 70+ countries. Services are accessed via the Numero mobile app (iOS and Android) and website, with instant QR code-based activation.

Product overview

Numero eSIM is an all-in-one P2P communication platform and mobile services reseller owned by Smarteletec S.L. (Spain) that enables customers to obtain virtual mobile services from worldwide MNOs without physical SIM cards. The platform offers five core product categories: Data eSIMs (prepaid data plans delivered via QR code), Virtual Phone Numbers (including USA special offers, social media numbers, mobile numbers, and toll-free numbers), Calling Plans (credit top-ups and regional calling bundles), Full eSIMs (bundled phone number + data + calling minutes), and Regional eSIM Plans. Users manage all services through the mobile app (available on iOS and Android) with over 30 million users worldwide. The service leverages VoIP technology for calls and supports eSIM-compatible devices including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and select Huawei phones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data eSIMs Prepaid data plans delivered as eSIM profiles providing mobile internet access in individual countries without roaming fees. Customers scan a QR code to download the eSIM profile to their device. Plans range from 1GB to unlimited and from 7 to 30 days validity, priced from €3.5 to €62.
• Virtual Phone Numbers Electronic phone numbers that work without physical SIM cards, available for various countries including mobile numbers, USA special offers, social media numbers, and toll-free numbers. Used for calls, SMS, and verification of social media and messaging accounts.
• Calling Plans VoIP-based voice call and SMS services including prepaid credit top-ups (€2, €5, €10, €20, €50), regional calling bundles, and local/EU calling plans for international and regional communication at lower rates than traditional carriers.
• Full eSIMs (Calls + Data) Complete digital SIM bundles containing a real mobile number, mobile data, and calling minutes in one eSIM profile. Valid in more than 70 supported countries, designed for travelers who need voice, SMS, and data in a single subscription.
• Regional eSIM Plans

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ million users worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• VodafonecoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone serves as the underlying MNO (Mobile Network Operator) partner providing network infrastructure for eSIM data services in multiple countries including Albania and Italy. Numero eSIM resells data plans powered by Vodafone's carrier networks.
• Afghan Wireless Communication CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationAfghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) is a local MNO partner providing network infrastructure for eSIM services in Afghanistan.
• Etisalat AfghanistancoreTechnology or IntegrationEtisalat Afghanistan provides network infrastructure for eSIM data services in Afghanistan through partnership with Numero eSIM.
• Vodafone Italia S.p.AcoreTechnology or IntegrationVodafone Italia S.p.A serves as the MNO partner for eSIM data services in Italy, providing 4G/LTE network connectivity.
• Telecom Italia SpA (TIM)coreTechnology or IntegrationTelecom Italia SpA (TIM) provides network infrastructure for eSIM services in Italy alongside Vodafone and Wind Tre.
• Wind Tre S.p.AcoreTechnology or IntegrationWind Tre S.p.A provides network connectivity for eSIM data services in Italy, part of the multi-MNO partnership.
• Etisalat UAEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEtisalat provides 5G network infrastructure for eSIM services in the United Arab Emirates, enabling high-speed data connectivity.
• Du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationDu provides network infrastructure for eSIM services in UAE, supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
• Iliad ItalysupportingTechnology or IntegrationIliad provides additional network coverage for eSIM services in Italy through the Telecom Italia, Wind, Iliad network combination.
• Worldwide MNOs (Mobile Network Operators)coreTechnology or IntegrationNumero eSIM operates as a mobile services reseller partnering with existing worldwide MNOs to provide virtual services including virtual phone numbers, data plans, calling minutes, and SMS services without physical SIM cards.
• PayPalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is used as a payment processing method for purchasing Numero eSIM services, providing secure transaction handling for customers.
• Google Mobile Ads SDKsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Mobile Ads SDK is integrated into the Numero eSIM mobile application for potential advertising revenue.
• Firebase (Google)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFirebase by Google provides analytics and app infrastructure services for the Numero eSIM application.
• Crashlytics (Google)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCrashlytics provides crash reporting and analytics for the Numero eSIM mobile application to improve app stability.
• Linphone (Belledonne Communications SARL)supportingTechnology or IntegrationLinphone is an open-source SIP phone used by Numero eSIM for VoIP calling functionality within the application.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Airalo: Largest dedicated travel-eSIM marketplace, offering data eSIMs across 200+ countries via a consumer mobile app. Closest direct competitor to Numero on data-eSIM core product, with overlapping MNO sourcing model and similar self-serve digital GTM.
• Holafly: Spain-headquartered travel eSIM provider competing on unlimited/day-pass data plans across 190+ destinations. Most directly comparable peer given shared Iberian base, similar eSIM-only positioning, and overlap on Europe/LATAM traveler segments.
• Nomad eSIM: Consumer eSIM app for international travelers offering regional and country-specific data plans. Comparable to Numero's Regional eSIM Plans and Data eSIMs on product, customer segment, and digital self-serve distribution.
• Airhub: Travel eSIM + eSIM-enabled mobile plans app covering 150+ countries. Direct overlap with Numero on the consumer international traveler segment and pay-as-you-go data pricing model.
• RedteaGO: eSIM data provider serving both consumers and B2B partners across 100+ countries. Comparable to Numero on global MNO-sourced data plans and mobile-app-led activation, with additional B2B/API distribution.
• Hushed: Virtual phone number app offering disposable mobile numbers for calls, SMS, and verification across 60+ countries. Closest direct comparable to Numero's Virtual Numbers and Mobile Numbers products on use case and target user.

Broad incumbents

• TextNow: Large North American virtual phone number and ad-supported wireless service. Overlaps with Numero's virtual mobile number product and US/Canada number pricing, but operates as a broader ad-supported carrier rather than a country-by-country reseller.
• Truphone: Established global mobile operator and eSIM connectivity provider serving enterprise IoT and traveler segments. Comparable on eSIM technology stack and MNO-level international coverage, but with enterprise-grade scale and proprietary carrier agreements.
• Google Fi Wireless: Google's consumer wireless service providing international data/calls across 200+ destinations via eSIM. Comparable to Numero on traveler use case and global coverage, but with substantially broader scale, brand, and integrated device/billing ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Knowroaming: Travel connectivity provider offering eSIM data plans and legacy physical SIM stickers for international travelers. Comparable on the travel eSIM use case and MNO reseller model, though currently a smaller emerging player.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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