Name

Fortytwo

Legal name

42 Telecom Limited

Website

https://fortytwo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Communications Platform (Enterprise Messaging / CPaaS)

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise/Team Messaging (BPAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unified Communications & Collaboration Network Services (VoIP/QoS) (BPAEAEAI), Numbering, DID, Porting & Carrier-of-Record Services (HDAIAHAK)

Keywords

• Enterprise messaging solutions
• SMS gateway services
• Instant messaging platform
• Voice broadcasting services
• Mobile customer engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Naxxar

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Message Transmission Fees: Usage-based pricing calculated per message sent, based on number of messages and destination country. Higher volumes may qualify for custom pricing. Charges are triggered at moment of transmission instruction, regardless of delivery status.
2. Minimum Monthly Commitments: For Instant Messaging Service via Sender ID, minimum monthly commitment per Sender ID depending on country, currently up to €300 per month. Users below minimum commitment are charged the minimum amount regardless of actual usage.
3. Premium/Additional Services: Voice messages charged per minute based on country, prefix and route (Voice or Voice Plus). Additional fees may apply for premium support, custom integrations, or specialized routing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fortytwo provides enterprise-grade mobile messaging and customer engagement solutions delivered through a proprietary messaging gateway and the Advanced Messaging Platform (AMP). The company routes SMS, Voice, and Instant Messaging (Viber, Telegram, Broadcast) traffic across 1,000+ mobile networks, complemented by value-added services for two-factor authentication, number validation, database optimization, GDPR opt-in/opt-out management, and campaign orchestration.

Product overview

Fortytwo is a messaging solutions provider offering a unified platform with multiple communication channels and value-added services. The core offering is the Advanced Messaging Platform (AMP) that intelligently routes messages via SMS or Instant Messaging. Supporting channels include Viber Messaging, Voice Messaging, Broadcast Messenger, and Two-Way Messenger. The product suite includes security and optimization add-ons: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Number Validation Service (NVS), Subscribe (opt-in), UN5UB (unsubscribe management), and Optimyze (number filtering). The LOOM platform provides campaign management capabilities. All services are delivered through proprietary infrastructure with global coverage to over 1000 networks and 5 billion subscribers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optimyze: Phone number verification and filtering solution integrated within SMS Gateway that filters out invalid phone numbers to reduce costs and increase ROI for marketing campaigns.
• UN5UB
• Fortytwo Voice
• Subscribe
• LOOM

Products and services

• Advanced Messaging Platform (AMP) Primary messaging platform that intelligently routes traffic via SMS or Instant Messaging (Viber, Telegram) based on user preferences, content, cost, and delivery rates. Supports HTTP, REST, and SMPP protocols and enables global message delivery across 1,000+ networks.
• SMS Gateway Core SMS messaging service enabling businesses to send promotional, transactional, and two-way messages globally to mobile phones via an online platform or API integration.
• Viber Messaging Instant messaging delivered through the Viber integration, supporting up to 1000 characters, rich media (images, buttons), one-way or two-way messaging, company branding, and automatic SMS failover for non-delivery.
• Fortytwo Voice Voice broadcasting service enabling companies to send voice calls to mobile and landline phones worldwide, supporting pre-recorded audio files (MP3, WAV) and Text-to-Speech in multiple languages, with a Voice Engage keypress-capture feature.
• Broadcast Messenger Web-based push notification solution for engaging customers without requiring app downloads; supports up to 1000 characters, special characters, scheduling, and country filtering with no advertising restrictions.
• Two-Way Messenger Branded messaging platform enabling two-way conversations with customers; features include agent assignment, admin dashboard, 2FA onboarding, rich media support, and real-time statistics for key account and VIP customer management.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Security service that adds an additional authentication layer to user login credentials, validating that telephone numbers are under legitimate user control to prevent fraudulent access.
• Number Validation Service (NVS / NVS Plus) Phone number validation tool that filters invalid numbers; NVS Plus additionally confirms whether a phone is powered on, roaming, or ported, helping maintain accurate customer databases and reduce messaging costs.
• Subscribe Opt-in solution for building mobile number databases through a registration page with 2FA verification; provides GDPR-compliant conversion of subscribers from any channel into verified mobile number lists.
• UN5UB (Unsubscribe) Automated unsubscribe/opt-out solution that appends opt-out links to SMS and instant messages, tracks unsubscribed users, blocks them from future sendouts, and includes customizable landing pages with branding.
• Optimyze Phone number filtering solution integrated with the SMS Gateway using four filters — Repeat Rule, Prefix Check, Format Filter, and Optimyze Filter — that automatically remove invalid numbers to increase delivery rates up to 90%.
• LOOM Campaign management platform for building messaging campaigns, organizing recipient lists, and tracking statistics and reports; used in combination with other Fortytwo services.
• Telegram-based P2P Technology Platform Enterprise-grade digital communications platform built on Telegram with secure certified messaging channels, AI-powered customer care bots, identity matching, and automatic SMS failover for enterprise customer engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% delivery rate improvement using Optimyze service
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TelegramcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Fortytwo launched a Telegram-based P2P technology platform for enterprise-grade digital communications. The platform enables enterprises to engage users through secure, certified messaging with AI-powered customer care bots, identity matching, and automatic SMS failover. Commercial availability began January 2026.
• VibercoreTechnology or IntegrationFortytwo has partnered with Viber to provide messaging campaign capabilities to Viber subscribers. The integration includes SMS fallback functionality when customers are not reached on Viber, and supports rich media content including text, images, and call-to-action buttons with up to 1000 characters per message.
• Mobile Network Operators (800+)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with over 800 mobile networks worldwide enabling reliable global message delivery across more than 1,000 networks covering over 5 billion subscribers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Infobip: Infobip is a global CPaaS platform providing SMS, Voice, OTT messaging (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram), and two-way conversational messaging to enterprises. Its direct integrations with mobile operators and breadth of messaging channels make it a close comparable to Fortytwo's AMP platform.
• Sinch: Sinch is a leading CPaaS provider headquartered in Sweden offering A2P SMS, Voice, RCS, and messaging APIs with global mobile operator connections. It is a direct competitor to Fortytwo in the enterprise messaging aggregation space, with comparable omnichannel positioning and similar European roots.
• Plivo: Plivo is a cloud communications platform offering SMS, Voice, and messaging APIs targeted at developers and enterprises. It is a comparable mid-sized CPaaS provider to Fortytwo with similar API-first positioning and global coverage through operator partnerships.
• CM.com: CM.com is a Dutch CPaaS provider offering SMS, Voice, WhatsApp Business, and conversational AI solutions to enterprises globally. Its omnichannel messaging platform and operator aggregation model closely mirror Fortytwo's AMP architecture and target customer segments.
• Twilio: Twilio is the largest CPaaS provider globally, offering programmable SMS, Voice, and messaging APIs to enterprises. Like Fortytwo, it routes messages via mobile network operators and provides value-added services (e.g., two-factor authentication, number validation), but at significantly greater scale and with a stronger developer ecosystem.
• MessageBird: MessageBird (now Bird) is a Dutch-headquartered CPaaS provider offering SMS, Voice, WhatsApp, and other messaging channels via API. It competes with Fortytwo in the European enterprise messaging market with comparable API-first positioning and global reach.
• TeleSign: TeleSign is a CPaaS provider specializing in digital identity and communications, including SMS verification, two-factor authentication, and number intelligence. Its NVS-like number intelligence and 2FA offerings overlap directly with Fortytwo's Number Validation Service and 2FA products.

Broad incumbents

• Vonage (Ericsson): Vonage, now part of Ericsson, provides unified communications, contact center, and CPaaS APIs including SMS and Voice. Its enterprise communications portfolio overlaps meaningfully with Fortytwo's omnichannel messaging platform but at much greater scale and with deeper UCaaS capabilities.
• Bandwidth Inc. Bandwidth is a US-based communications platform offering messaging, Voice, and emergency services APIs with direct operator relationships. It is a broader incumbent in the CPaaS space with overlapping capabilities to Fortytwo's SMS and Voice offerings.

Emerging players

• 46elks: 46elks is a Sweden-based cloud communications API provider offering SMS and Voice services to developers and SMBs. It is an emerging regional peer to Fortytwo with overlapping API-first messaging capabilities but smaller scale and narrower geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/42Telecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fortytwo-telecom
• Instagraminstagram.com/42telecom
• Xx.com/fortytwotelecom

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Fortytwo