What MTX Connect does

MTX Connect (legal entity MTX Connect S.a r.l.) is a Luxembourg-headquartered Full Mobile Virtual Network Operator (Full MVNO) founded in 2012. The company operates its own mobile core network under a license from the Institut Luxembourgeois de Régulation (ILR) and has been a GSMA member since 2013, currently holding Rapporteur status. It provides 4G/5G mobile data connectivity in over 150 countries via physical SIM cards and downloadable eSIM profiles, targeting international travelers (both individual consumers and business/enterprise users) who need cross-border mobile data without roaming surcharges.

The product portfolio centers on the MTX Connect SIM/eSIM and the companion MTX Connect App (available on iOS, Android, and Huawei AppGallery) plus a self-care web portal. Value-added services include MTX Number (annual €60 subscription providing a Luxembourg +352 or UK +44 number for SMS and VoIP calls), MTX Discount (annual €60 subscription giving 20% off data plans plus FreeChat messaging), and NetProtect cybersecurity (launched May 2025 in partnership with Whalebone). Enterprise-facing offerings — accessible via a dedicated b2b.mtxc.eu portal — comprise Private LTE network solutions, Carrier Solutions including GRX-based wholesale roaming, and Business Voice with VoLTE (launched January 2025 in several European countries).

MTX Connect makes money primarily through usage-based mobile data plans (€0.012/MB PAYG; 2GB at €14.95; 4GB at €25.95; 10GB at €60; daily unlimited at €9.95; country-specific 30-day unlimited at €50), annual subscriptions (MTX Number and MTX Discount at €60/year each), one-time physical SIM and eSIM sales, and B2B/Carrier Solutions contracts. The go-to-market is digital-first PLG for consumers (website, mobile apps, self-care portal, YouTube guides, Trustpilot reviews) combined with a dedicated enterprise sales motion and event-driven demand generation (e.g., MWC 2025 Barcelona). Recent strategic moves in 2025 — VoLTE Business Voice, NetProtect cybersecurity, and Gold Membership at LU-CIX — indicate a deliberate pivot up-market into higher-ARPU enterprise, security, and voice adjacencies while preserving the core consumer eSIM funnel.

Name

MTX Connect

Legal name

MTX Connect S.a r.l.

Website

https://mtxc.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MTX Connect is a Luxembourg-based Full MVNO, founded in 2012, that provides 4G/5G mobile data via physical SIMs and eSIMs in 150+ countries. It serves international travelers, SMB/enterprise clients, and carrier partners with data plans, VoLTE voice, Private LTE, and cybersecurity add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cellular Networks for Utilities (Private LTE/5G Core, RAN, SIM/eSIM) (EUADAIAF)

Keywords

• Mobile data services
• Global eSIM connectivity
• MVNO data plans
• International mobile roaming
• Travel mobile internet

Headquarters

HQ city

Bettembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data Plans and Packages: Pay-as-you-go data at €0.012/MB, or bundled data plans ranging from 2GB (€14.95) to 10GB (€60). Daily unlimited plans at €9.95/day. Regional EU+ packages and country-specific unlimited plans also available. Revenue generated through data consumption or time-based subscriptions.
2. MTX Number Subscription: Annual subscription service (€60/year) providing Luxembourg or UK mobile numbers for receiving SMS and making VoIP calls. Includes inbound SMS and voice call capability with transparent per-minute pricing for outbound calls.
3. MTX Discount Annual Plan: Annual subscription (€60/year) offering 20% discount on selected data plans and FreeChat option (unlimited text and emoji in messengers) for the subscription period, regardless of account balance.
4. Physical SIM and eSIM Sales: Physical SIM cards ordered via website and shipped by post. eSIM profiles downloadable immediately after purchase. New eSIM for existing customers available for €1.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MTX Connect is a Luxembourg-based Full MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that provides 4G/5G mobile data connectivity through physical SIM and eSIM products across 150+ countries worldwide. The company operates its own mobile core network, licensed by ILR, and sells prepaid data plans, annual subscriptions (MTX Number, MTX Discount), enterprise Private LTE solutions, and carrier-grade wholesale roaming services to both individual travelers and business customers.

Product overview

MTX Connect is a Luxembourg-based Full MVNO offering a unified mobile connectivity portfolio centered on its SIM Card and eSIM products. The core offering provides 4G/5G internet access in over 150 countries, supported by a companion MTX Connect App and Selfcare Portal for account management. The product line includes value-added services: MTX Number (SMS/voice subscription at 60 EUR/year), MTX Number Calls (international VoIP calling), and MTX Discount (20% plan discount with FreeChat, 60 EUR/year). Enterprise offerings comprise Private LTE networks, Carrier Solutions for wholesale partners, Business Voice with VoLTE, and NetProtect cybersecurity (via Whalebone partnership). Coverage spans over 150 countries with a GSMA membership since 2013.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MTX Connect SIM Card Physical SIM card providing reliable 4G/5G mobile internet access across 150+ countries worldwide. Ordered via website and shipped by post (Deutsche Post for international delivery). Targets individual travelers and corporate users who need global data roaming.
• MTX Connect eSIM Downloadable SIM profile remotely provisioned on compatible devices, eliminating the need for a physical SIM. Enables instant activation via QR code or the MTX Connect app. Supports dual-SIM functionality on iPhone XS and newer models. Designed for individual travelers and enterprise users needing instant global connectivity.
• Private LTE Enterprise-grade private LTE network solutions for businesses requiring dedicated wireless connectivity infrastructure. Targeted at organizations needing private cellular networks with control over coverage and security.
• Carrier Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Coverage in over 150 countries worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LU-CIXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025Gold Membership upgrade at LU-CIX (Luxembourg Internet eXchange) to enhance commitment to secure, sovereign infrastructure and digital sovereignty. LU-CIX is the neutral association of operators and internet providers in Luxembourg managing the local internet exchange.
• GSMAcoreOthersGlobal Mobile Suppliers Association membership since 2013. Currently holds Rapporteur status, confirming professionalism and technological leadership in the mobile industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Knowroaming: Knowroaming offers travel SIM and eSIM products for international travelers with global coverage. It targets the same individual-traveler and SMB segments as MTX Connect.
• Airalo: Airalo is the largest global eSIM marketplace for travelers, offering data plans in 200+ countries via a self-serve app. It is the closest direct competitor to MTX Connect's core consumer eSIM offering for international travel.
• Keepgo: Keepgo sells lifetime-validity data SIMs and eSIMs for international travelers. Its product positioning and target market closely mirror MTX Connect's pay-as-you-go and bundled data plans.
• Holafly: Holafly provides eSIM data plans targeted at international travelers with unlimited-day offerings in many destinations. It competes head-to-head with MTX Connect's daily unlimited and regional data packages.
• Airbridge International Mobile Networks: Airbridge is a boutique MVNO serving travelers with mobile data in multiple regions. It is a niche direct peer to MTX Connect's small-MVNO positioning.
• GigSky: GigSky provides global mobile data via eSIM for travelers and IoT devices. It is a direct competitor in the multi-country eSIM travel data space.
• Ubigi: Ubigi (backed by Transatel) offers global eSIM connectivity for consumers, enterprises, and IoT. It overlaps MTX Connect's individual traveler eSIM and B2B connectivity propositions.

Broad incumbents

• Twilio: Twilio provides a global communications platform including programmable mobile data, SIM/eSIM offerings, and IoT connectivity. Its super-SIM and elastic SIP services overlap with MTX Connect's carrier and enterprise ambitions at a much larger scale.
• Google Fi: Google Fi is an MVNO offering international data roaming for consumers and business users via T-Mobile and US Cellular networks. It is a much larger, broadly-marketed incumbent alternative to MTX Connect's international data service.
• Vodafone Travel: Vodafone offers global travel data passes and roaming bundles across its owned and partner networks. As a Tier-1 carrier group, it competes for the same international traveler and enterprise roaming customers from a position of much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mtxconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/MTXConnect
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtxconnect
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mtx-connect

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

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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