Open Infra
Open Infra is a privately held open access fiber optic network operator founded in Sweden in 2009 that builds, manages, and develops full-fiber infrastructure for residential households, housing associations, businesses, and municipalities across Sweden, Germany, the US, UK, and Norway via a two-sided marketplace platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersSolna, Sweden
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Open Infra does
Open Infra is an open access fiber optic network operator that builds, manages, and develops full-fiber (FTTH/FTTP) infrastructure primarily for residential households, with additional offerings for housing associations, businesses, and municipalities. Founded in 2009 in Österskär, Sweden, under the original name Swedish Infrastructure, the company constructs physical fiber networks that deliver symmetric speeds up to 10,000 Mbit/s using light signals transmitted over optical cables from data centers directly to customer premises. Its underlying technology combines civil fiber infrastructure with an open digital marketplace platform that allows multiple competing ISPs and service providers to deliver broadband, TV, streaming, security, smart home, and telephone services to end customers on the same physical network — a wholesale-neutral architecture distinct from vertically integrated telcos.
Open Infra operates across five countries (Sweden, Germany, the US, UK, and Norway) and has connected approximately 115,450 households since inception, with a 2019-disclosed base of ~280,000 paying end customers and presence in 150 of Sweden's 290 municipalities plus 50+ Scandinavian cities. Revenue mechanics are two-sided: end customers pay recurring network/connection fees and service providers pay for wholesale access to connected households via the marketplace. US consumer pricing ranges from $49.95/month (500 Mbps) to $199.95/month (8-10 Gbps), and UK pricing ranges from £28.90 to £78.90/month with free installation; UK property connection costs range from £17/month to a £390 one-time payment. The company is privately held, founder- and employee-owned (CEO Johan Sundberg, founded 2009; Tobias Uller as UK CEO), with no disclosed venture capital or institutional funding. Distribution is hybrid — neighborhood field-sales campaigns (4-5 weeks, door-to-door), a self-serve online customer portal, and a channel of 10+ authorized ISP partners including Voonami, Element 8, Infinity Broadband, Evolution Fiber, Intellipop, Legacy Internet, Yondoo, SLING TV, Optyx (UK), and Fibrewave (UK).
Open Infra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Open Infra
- Legal name
- Open Infra Inc.
- Website
- https://openinfra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Open Infra is a privately held open access fiber optic network operator founded in Sweden in 2009 that builds, manages, and develops full-fiber infrastructure for residential households, housing associations, businesses, and municipalities across Sweden, Germany, the US, UK, and Norway via a two-sided marketplace platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Open Infra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fiber Optic Telecommunications Infrastructure
- NAICS
- All Other Telecommunications (5178)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Open-Access Fiber Network Operators (Wholesale-Only) (HDAIACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators (HDAIACAJ), Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI)
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Where Open Infra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Solna
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Open Infra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Fiber Network Infrastructure Services: Open Infra builds and operates fiber optic infrastructure and charges for network access. The company installs fiber to properties and generates revenue through ongoing network fees. Service providers pay for access to offer services on the network, while end customers pay network/connection fees.
- Service Provider Marketplace Fees: Authorized service providers list and sell broadband, TV, streaming, security, smart home and telephone services through Open Infra's marketplace to connected customers. Revenue comes from service provider participation in the open network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | 500 Mbps broadband service |
| Subscription | Monthly | 600-900 Mbps broadband service |
| Subscription | Monthly | 1 Gbps broadband service |
| Subscription | Monthly | 2 Gbps broadband service |
| Subscription | Monthly | 5-8 Gbps ultra-fast broadband |
| Subscription | Monthly | Streaming services |
| Subscription | Monthly | Telephone service |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Free installation for fiber connection |
| Subscription | Monthly | StaySafe security service |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Open Infra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Open Infra builds, operates, and manages open access fiber optic networks that deliver high-speed internet connectivity (up to 10,000 Mbit/s symmetrical) to households, businesses, and municipalities across Sweden, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway. The company also operates a digital marketplace where multiple independent internet service providers (ISPs) compete to deliver broadband, TV, streaming, security, smart home, and telephone services to customers connected to Open Infra's physical fiber infrastructure. The company owns in-house contracting teams for fiber construction and expansion.
Product overview
Open Infra is an open access fiber optic network operator that builds and manages digital infrastructure connecting households, businesses, and municipalities. The company operates a platform-based model combining physical fiber network infrastructure with a digital marketplace where multiple independent service providers (ISPs) compete to serve customers. The core offerings include the Open Infra Fiber Network (physical fiber infrastructure delivering up to 10 Gbps speeds), the Marketplace platform (open access marketplace for broadband, TV, security, smart home, and telephone services), and the Customer Portal (self-service address checking and service management). Service offerings span residential fiber, housing association fiber, business fiber, and municipal network operations. The company operates across Sweden, Germany, USA, UK, and Norway.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Open Infra Fiber Network Open access fiber optic network infrastructure (FTTH/FTTP) that delivers data via light signals at symmetrical speeds up to 10,000 Mbit/s directly from data centers to customer premises. Sold as a connectivity service to households, businesses, and municipalities across Sweden, Germany, USA, UK, and Norway.
- Open Fiber Marketplace Open access digital marketplace where multiple authorized internet service providers and digital service providers (broadband, TV/streaming, security, smart home, telephone, data) compete to serve end customers connected to Open Infra's fiber network. Customers can freely choose and switch providers without changing physical infrastructure.
- Residential Fiber (Fiber for Villa) Fiber connectivity solutions for individual homeowners and single-family households, providing high-speed symmetrical internet access with speeds up to 10,000 Mbit/s.
- Fiber for Housing Associations (BRF) Fiber infrastructure service tailored for housing associations and residential communities, enabling multiple units within a property to connect to Open Infra's open fiber network.
- Fiber for Business
Quantifiable outcome
- 115,450+ households have ordered fiber from Open Infra across Sweden, Germany, US and UK since 2009
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Open Infra
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Open Infra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Open Infra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- VoonamicoreVoonami is an authorized service provider on Open Infra's fiber network offering broadband services up to 10,000 Mbps (5 services including 5 Gig, 2 Gig, and lower speed tiers). Voonami offers 5 services on the marketplace including the fastest tier at 5,000 Mbps for $179.95/month.
- Element 8coreElement 8 offers 2 Gbps symmetric fiber internet service on Open Infra's network with uncapped, unfiltered, and untracked internet. Best value offering at 900 Mbps for $69.95/month.
- Infinity BroadbandcoreInfinity Broadband provides internet services up to 8,000 Mbps on Open Infra's fiber network. Offers multiple speed tiers including 8000 Mbps at $199/month, 2000 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 500 Mbps with campaign pricing available.
- Evolution FibercoreEvolution Fiber offers 2000 Mbps at $99/month (1 month notice period) and 1000 Mbps on Open Infra's fiber network.
- IntellipopcoreIntellipop provides premium broadband services including 5 Gig service at $129.95/month with router included and 2 Gig service at $49/month (campaign pricing) on Open Infra's fiber network in the US.
- Legacy InternetcoreLegacy Internet offers 1000 Mbps gigabit internet on Open Infra's network with managed WiFi available for an additional $8/month. No start fee on campaign pricing.
- Yondoo BroadbandcoreYondoo Broadband offers 1000 Mbps symmetric broadband at $99.95/month and Yondoo Classic - Starter TV service at $31.95/month on Open Infra's network.
- SLING TVcoreSLING TV offers streaming TV services on Open Infra's marketplace: Sling Orange at $35/month (1 device stream, free 50 hour DVR) and Sling Blue at $40/month (3 device streams).
- Optyx BroadbandcoreOptyx Broadband is the primary/initial service provider for all Open Infra UK customers for the first year of their services. UK customers contact Optyx for service issues and support after commissioning. Phone: 0808 175 0842.
- Fibrewave BroadbandcoreFibrewave Broadband is a UK service provider offering 500 Mbps (£28.90/month), 900 Mbps (£38.90/month), and 2500 Mbps (£78.90/month) symmetric fiber services on Open Infra's UK network.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Open Infra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CityFibre: UK-based wholesale open-access full-fiber network operator with similar marketplace model where multiple ISPs compete on shared infrastructure. Operates the same fundamental two-sided platform as Open Infra in its UK footprint, making it the closest international comparable for the open-access wholesale thesis.
- Zzoomm: UK full-fiber operator building dedicated FTTH in smaller towns, offering multi-gigabit symmetric services on a marketplace/open-access model. Highly comparable on UK focus, multi-gig speeds, and openness to competing ISPs.
- Deutsche Glasfaser: German fiber-to-the-home operator focused on rural and underserved regions, partnering with municipalities and operating an open network for service providers. Directly comparable on the German market footprint and rural broadband positioning.
- Community Fibre: London-focused FTTH provider delivering up to 10 Gbps services to residential customers via an open-access-like model with multiple ISP partners. Comparable to Open Infra's UK business on geography, customer segment, and product positioning.
- Hyperoptic: UK-based full-fiber ISP offering gigabit+ symmetric speeds to residential and business customers using its own fiber infrastructure. Closely comparable in product offering (FTTH with multi-Gbps tiers) and target market (residential multi-dwelling units).
- SiFi Networks: US open-access fiber wholesale operator that builds fiber-to-the-home infrastructure across US cities and opens it to multiple ISPs. Operationally and structurally the most direct US analogue to Open Infra's open-access model.
Emerging players
- IQ Fiber: US fiber ISP operating in select Florida markets delivering gigabit+ symmetric speeds. Comparable on the US geographic focus (where Open Infra also serves Florida) and residential fiber proposition.
- Metronet: US fiber-to-the-home provider expanding across underserved US metro and mid-size markets with multi-gig symmetric services. Comparable on US geographic focus, residential fiber offering, and mid-2020s expansion profile.
Broad incumbents
- Openreach (BT Group): UK incumbent's wholesale access network arm providing fiber and copper wholesale services to competing ISPs — the dominant UK open-access infrastructure provider. Not a direct open-access competitor, but a broad benchmark for the wholesale fiber thesis Open Infra is replicating in miniature.
- Nexfibre: Joint venture between Liberty Global, Telefónica, and InfraVia Capital building UK full-fiber wholesale infrastructure on an open-access basis. Comparable open-access wholesale model in the UK with substantially more balance-sheet backing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Open Infra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Open Infra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Open Infra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Open Infra
What does Open Infra do?
Open Infra builds, operates, and manages open access fiber optic networks that deliver high-speed internet connectivity (up to 10,000 Mbit/s symmetrical) to households, businesses, and municipalities across Sweden, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway. The company also operates a digital marketplace where multiple independent internet service providers (ISPs) compete to deliver broadband, TV, streaming, security, smart home, and telephone services to customers connected to Open Infra's physical fiber infrastructure. The company owns in-house contracting teams for fiber construction and expansion.
Is Open Infra a public or private company?
Open Infra is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Open Infra founded?
Open Infra was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Open Infra based?
Open Infra is headquartered in Solna, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Open Infra make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Fiber Network Infrastructure Services are the primary driver. The others are service Provider Marketplace Fees.
Who are Open Infra's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CityFibre, Zzoomm, Deutsche Glasfaser, Community Fibre, Hyperoptic and SiFi Networks. Emerging players are IQ Fiber and Metronet. Broad incumbents are Openreach (BT Group) and Nexfibre.
Does Open Infra have an API?
No public API is recorded for Open Infra.
What industry is Open Infra in?
Open Infra's product category is Fiber Optic Telecommunications Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIACAF, Open-Access Fiber Network Operators (Wholesale-Only), with a secondary code of HDAIACAJ, Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators. Its NAICS code is 5178 and its SIC code is 3576.