Arkessa
Arkessa is a UK-based managed cellular IoT connectivity provider delivering global multi-network (2G–5G, NB-IoT, LTE-M) eUICC/eSIM services to enterprise customers across retail, cities, health, security, logistics, and micro-mobility, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Wireless Logic Group since December 2020.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersBishops Stortford, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Arkessa does
Arkessa is a UK-headquartered managed cellular IoT connectivity provider founded around 2010, delivering global multi-network cellular connectivity (2G through 5G, plus LPWA technologies NB-IoT and LTE-M) to enterprise customers across the smart retail, smart cities, smart health, smart security, and smart logistics verticals. Its technical core is a managed connectivity service that aggregates access to hundreds of cellular networks worldwide behind a single contract and a GSMA-standard eUICC/eSIM bootstrap profile, enabling remote profile switching across carriers and geographies. Customers manage connected device estates through web-based platforms — the proprietary Emport platform and the parent-group SIMPro platform — which provide visibility, reporting, billing, and remote diagnostics across the M2M/IoT portfolio.
Arkessa makes money primarily through recurring subscription and usage-based connectivity fees, with pricing tied to coverage region, data usage, and technology requirements, and contracts structured as multi-year enterprise agreements. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales via Request-a-Demo funnels, plus a deep channel stack including Arrow Electronics, Nordic Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Fujitsu, Avnet Silica, and AWS Marketplace, with embedded integration into Siemens MindSphere. Several large strategic alliances — notably Ericsson for micro-mobility and OEM module partners for baked-in eUICC — anchor device-level distribution.
Since a July 2018 management buyout backed by ECI Partners, Arkessa has completed the August 2020 acquisition of Netherlands-based Sim Services and, in December 2020, itself became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Wireless Logic Group. The parent combination materially expanded UK/European/US reach, shared infrastructure, and management platform capabilities (SIMPro), positioning Arkessa as a regional brand inside a much larger specialized IoT connectivity platform. Revenue, headcount, and detailed ownership economics are not publicly disclosed.
Arkessa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arkessa
- Legal name
- Arkessa Limited
- Website
- https://arkessa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Arkessa is a UK-based managed cellular IoT connectivity provider delivering global multi-network (2G–5G, NB-IoT, LTE-M) eUICC/eSIM services to enterprise customers across retail, cities, health, security, logistics, and micro-mobility, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Wireless Logic Group since December 2020.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arkessa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Managed IoT/M2M Connectivity Services
- NAICS
- Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
- SIC
- Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)
- akta.pro primary industry
- IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Product/IoT & Smart Device Support (Consumer/Industrial IoT) (BPAAACAH)
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Where Arkessa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bishops Stortford
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Arkessa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Managed Global Connectivity Services: Arkessa provides managed cellular IoT connectivity services enabling customers to connect devices and applications securely, efficiently, and at scale. Revenue is generated through cellular connectivity subscriptions with pricing based on location, data usage, and technical requirements.
- eUICC/eSIM Subscription Management: Global roaming eUICC connectivity managed through world-class subscription and connectivity management platform. Provides profile switching and carrier selection services.
- LPWA Connectivity: Low Power Wide Area connectivity solutions including NB-IoT and LTE-M for remote applications requiring longer battery life and cost-effective connectivity at scale.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Multi-year contract | Custom connectivity packages based on coverage, technology, and tariff requirements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Arkessa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arkessa provides managed global cellular IoT connectivity services spanning 2G through 5G, NB-IoT, and LTE-M, enabling enterprises to connect devices and applications securely across multiple geographies. The offering is anchored by GSMA-standard eUICC/eSIM technology with remote profile switching, and is delivered alongside the Emport and SIMPro web-based connectivity management platforms for provisioning, monitoring, billing, and remote diagnostics of M2M/IoT device fleets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Emport platform: A powerful web-based management platform which gives users visibility and control of their entire M2M device portfolio from any location
- SIMPro platform
Products and services
- Managed Global Connectivity
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 10 years of experience in IoT connectivity
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Arkessa
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Arkessa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
Arkessa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- EricssonflagshipArkessa partnered with Ericsson to provide global connectivity for Voi e-scooters, powered by Ericsson IoT Accelerator. The partnership won the IoT Breakthrough Award for Smart City Deployment of the Year. Ericsson's IoT platform enables Arkessa to manage and connect Voi's fleets worldwide.
- Wireless Logic GroupcoreArkessa became an integral part of the Wireless Logic Group in December 2020. The combination brings faster growth, greater global reach and accelerates availability of cutting-edge cellular IoT services. CEO Andrew Orrock described it as a landmark acquisition putting the group in a stronger position to serve the evolving M2M and IoT connectivity market.
- Nordic SemiconductorcoreNordic Semiconductor partnered with Arkessa to expand global cellular IoT coverage options for its nRF9160 SiP customers, providing extensive European and global coverage for NB-IoT and LTE-M. The partnership gives customers wider choice of cellular data options.
- Sim ServicescoreArkessa acquired Sim Services, a Netherlands-based connectivity services provider, to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands and support the goal of future-proofing customer connections to the Internet of Things.
- Arrow ElectronicscoreArrow Electronics as a leading pioneer in IoT connectivity distributes Arkessa's services to customers across Europe and North America. Arrow brings together Arkessa with various technology partners including Shiratech, AVS Electronics, and STMicroelectronics for joint solutions.
- STMicroelectronicscoreSTMicroelectronics partners with Arkessa for their secure Industrial IoT chip SIM product ST4SIM. The ST4SIM is personalized with an Arkessa eUICC bootstrap profile at point of manufacture, providing global roaming connectivity out-of-the-box. Arkessa enables customers to future-proof and scale their connected application.
- FujitsuflagshipFujitsu partners with Arkessa for secure, resilient and international connectivity. Fujitsu deploys connected solutions to global retail customers enabled by Arkessa's global connectivity. The Connected Van solution uses Arkessa Mobile Broadband connectivity for enhanced reliability.
- Avnet SilicacoreAvnet Silica partnership accelerates IoT application deployment for OEMs and enterprises providing cellular connectivity services. Avnet launched eUICC product line with Arkessa to drive massive IoT adoption.
- SiemenscoreArkessa joined Siemens MindSphere Partner Program as a gold partner and extended support for Siemens products. Provides customized remote monitoring solution with SINEMA REMOTE CONNECT for Industry 4.0 applications.
- Iotic LabsminorStrategic alliance with Iotic Labs who provide secure interoperability middleware for smart cities applications. Arkessa entered into the partnership to break new ground for Smart Cities solutions.
- iaconnectscoreiaconnects uses Arkessa's global cellular connectivity to rapidly deploy into built environments - hospitals, airports, civic infrastructure and buildings. Partnership with Beckhoff and iaconnects enables greater potential for IoT connectivity and control systems development.
- telentminortelent selected Arkessa to accelerate LoRaWAN IoT network roll-out in Germany. telent is a German solutions provider accelerating deployment of LoRaWAN and Enterprise IoT solutions.
- AdvantechminorAdvantech, a leading global provider of Industrial IoT solutions, selected Arkessa secure global connectivity for digital solutions in industrial and automotive applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Arkessa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eseye: UK-headquartered managed cellular IoT connectivity provider offering multi-IMSI/steering SIMs and eUICC managed connectivity for global enterprise IoT deployments. Closest direct competitor to Arkessa in cellular IoT connectivity management.
- Soracom: Cellular IoT connectivity platform with strong AWS integration (similar to Arkessa's AWS Marketplace listing) and developer-friendly APIs for managing multi-region SIM deployments at scale.
- Aeris Communications: Long-standing managed cellular IoT and telematics connectivity provider serving enterprise and automotive customers with multi-network SIM management platforms.
- KORE Wireless: Large-scale IoT connectivity and solutions provider offering managed cellular services, eSIM/eUICC, and IoT platforms. Now owns Twilio Super SIM assets, increasing competitive overlap with Arkessa's eUICC value proposition.
- 1NCE: Cellular IoT connectivity specialist focused on LPWA/NB-IoT with flat-rate, multi-year pricing models. Competes head-on with Arkessa's LPWA offering for cost-sensitive, high-volume IoT deployments.
- EMnify: Cloud-native cellular IoT connectivity platform with developer APIs and global multi-network coverage. Direct alternative for enterprises evaluating Arkessa's Emport/SIMPro connectivity management offerings.
- Cubic Telecom: Software-defined connected vehicle and IoT connectivity provider offering global multi-network managed services to automotive OEMs and enterprise customers. Overlaps with Arkessa's automotive/transport vertical.
- Hologram: Cellular IoT connectivity platform providing global SIM management with developer-first tooling. Competes with Arkessa on multi-network IoT connectivity for connected products and asset tracking deployments.
Broad incumbents
- Cisco IoT (formerly Jasper): One of the largest managed cellular IoT connectivity platforms globally, serving enterprise and automotive customers through Cisco's broader networking portfolio. Competes with Arkessa at the upper end of the enterprise market.
- Vodafone Business IoT: MNO-affiliated IoT connectivity offering providing global managed cellular services through Vodafone's owned network footprint. Provides a vertically integrated alternative for buyers prioritizing carrier relationships.
Market position
Strengths6 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Arkessa social profiles
Digital presenceArkessa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Arkessa financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Arkessa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Arkessa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Arkessa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Arkessa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Arkessa
What does Arkessa do?
Arkessa provides managed global cellular IoT connectivity services spanning 2G through 5G, NB-IoT, and LTE-M, enabling enterprises to connect devices and applications securely across multiple geographies. The offering is anchored by GSMA-standard eUICC/eSIM technology with remote profile switching, and is delivered alongside the Emport and SIMPro web-based connectivity management platforms for provisioning, monitoring, billing, and remote diagnostics of M2M/IoT device fleets.
Is Arkessa a public or private company?
Arkessa is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Arkessa founded?
Arkessa was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Arkessa based?
Arkessa is headquartered in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Arkessa make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Managed Global Connectivity Services are the primary driver. The others are eUICC/eSIM Subscription Management and LPWA Connectivity.
Who are Arkessa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eseye, Soracom, Aeris Communications, KORE Wireless, 1NCE, EMnify, Cubic Telecom and Hologram. Broad incumbents are Cisco IoT (formerly Jasper) and Vodafone Business IoT.
Does Arkessa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arkessa.
What industry is Arkessa in?
Arkessa's product category is Managed IoT/M2M Connectivity Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAGAG, IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity), with a secondary code of BPAAACAH, Product/IoT & Smart Device Support (Consumer/Industrial IoT). Its NAICS code is 517112 and its SIC code is 4813.