What Kaleido Intelligence does

Kaleido Intelligence is a London-based telecom research and advisory firm specialising in roaming and connectivity markets. It serves mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), roaming vendors, IoT service providers, and investment firms with market intelligence products and strategic consulting services. Its research coverage spans global markets with stated coverage of 115+ roaming markets, 222 travel markets, and 70 country markets for cellular IoT connectivity.

The firm's core technology consists of proprietary data platforms — the Roaming Data Hub (over 500,000 data points), Connectivity Data Hub (500,000+ data points across eSIM, Private LTE/5G, LPWAN, Satellite, Fraud and Security, and vertical markets), and the Roaming Vendor Hub benchmarking 90+ roaming providers. These are complemented by a catalogue of strategic reports covering AI in Roaming, eSIM, travel eSIM, IoT MVNOs, roaming fraud, steering of roaming, cellular-satellite regulations, and vertical-specific IoT research. Survey-based research incorporating input from 100+ Tier 1 and Tier 2+ operators and 5,000+ travellers across multiple markets underpins the analytical output.

Kaleido generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time report sales (PDF/Excel perpetual licences, e.g., £2,500 per report), annual research membership subscriptions providing recurring access to the full research suite and data hubs, and bespoke strategic consulting and custom workshops. Distribution is conducted via direct website sales and an enterprise-grade direct sales motion targeting global telecoms buyers. The company completed a merger with mobilesquared in 2025 and operates the IoT Amplified M&A advisory partnership with GTC.

Name

Kaleido Intelligence

Legal name

Kaleido Intelligence Limited

Website

https://kaleidointelligence.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

London-based telecom research and advisory firm specialising in roaming and connectivity markets, serving MNOs, MVNOs, vendors, IoT service providers, and investment firms with data hubs, strategic reports, and consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecom Market Research and Advisory

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Services (BPAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacation Rental & Alternative Lodging Market Intelligence (THALAIAC)

Keywords

• Telecom market research
• Roaming intelligence
• Connectivity analytics
• Vendor benchmarking
• Cellular IoT research

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Report Sales: One-time purchases of individual research reports covering specific topics such as roaming analytics, vendor hub reports, market outlooks, and strategic reports. Reports are available in PDF and Excel formats.
2. Research Membership Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to comprehensive research suite including unlimited access to reports, data hubs, and member zone content. Includes regular updates and full access to roaming and connectivity research portfolios.
3. Strategic Consulting Services: Custom workshops and bespoke consulting services for firms seeking tailored strategic guidance in the roaming and IoT sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaleido Intelligence is a B2B telecom research and advisory firm that produces market intelligence, competitive analysis, and data forecasting for the global roaming and connectivity sectors. Its core deliverables include proprietary data hubs (Roaming Data Hub and Connectivity Data Hub), a benchmarking database for roaming vendors (Roaming Vendor Hub), a catalogue of strategic research reports, an annual Research Membership subscription, and bespoke Strategic Consulting services. Customers include MNOs, MVNOs, roaming vendors, IoT service providers, and investment firms.

Product overview

Kaleido Intelligence is a telecom research company specialising in Roaming and Connectivity markets, offering a portfolio of data hubs, competitive intelligence reports, and strategic consulting services. The core data infrastructure consists of the Roaming Data Hub (covering 115+ roaming markets and 222 travel markets with 500,000+ data points) and the Connectivity Data Hub (covering 70 country markets across eSIM, Private LTE/5G, LPWAN, Satellite, Fraud & Security, and vertical markets). Competitive intelligence is delivered through the Roaming Vendor Hub, benchmarking 90+ roaming providers across analytics, fraud, clearing, hub, signalling, steering, and testing segments. The strategic report catalogue spans AI in Roaming, Cellular-Satellite Communications, eSIM Markets, Travel eSIM, IoT MVNO Tracker, Roaming Fraud Management, Retail Roaming, Mobile Security, Steering of Roaming, and vertical-specific IoT research. These are complemented by a Research Membership subscription, Strategic Consulting services, and the IoT Amplified M&A advisory programme. Together, the Data Hubs and Vendor Hub provide the quantitative foundation, while the strategic reports deliver qualitative analysis, with membership and consulting providing direct advisory engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IoT Amplified: A partnership between Kaleido Intelligence and GTC aimed at helping businesses leverage M&A to expand their presence in the growing IoT market.

Products and services

• Roaming Data Hub Comprehensive roaming market intelligence platform covering 115+ roaming markets and 222 travel markets globally, providing data on international travel, consumer roaming, IoT roaming, 5G roaming, travel eSIM, IPX, clearing & settlement, roaming fraud, signalling, and VoLTE. Sold to MNOs, MVNOs, vendors, and service providers seeking market sizing and forecasting data.
• Connectivity Data Hub Cellular IoT market data platform covering 70 country markets and 500,000+ data points, spanning eSIM, Private LTE/5G, LPWAN, Satellite, Fraud and Security, and vertical connectivity markets including Smart Cities, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Sold to MNOs, IoT service providers, and connectivity managers requiring cellular IoT market intelligence.
• Roaming Vendor Hub Benchmarking database covering 90+ roaming providers, enabling MNOs and MVNOs to evaluate vendors across roaming analytics, quality management, signalling security, clearing, fraud management, roaming hub, sponsored roaming, steering of roaming, and roaming testing segments. Used for competitive positioning and RFP/RFQ support.
• Research Membership Annual subscription service providing ongoing access to all Kaleido Intelligence research reports, data hubs, and the members-only portal, including regular updates throughout the year. Purchased by organisations requiring ongoing access to the full research suite.
• Strategic Consulting Advisory services including custom workshops and bespoke consulting engagements tailored to client strategy needs in roaming and connectivity markets. Sold directly to MNOs, vendors, and service providers seeking tailored strategic guidance.
• IoT Amplified M&A-focused partnership programme with GTC providing strategic tools, market insights, and guidance for investment firms, operators, and service providers navigating IoT ecosystem acquisitions. Delivered to PE, VC, and investment bank clients.
• AI in Roaming: 2026 Outlook Strategic analysis of AI applications across 6 core roaming domains including analytics, steering, security, fraud, testing, and clearing & settlement; includes MNO survey findings and KPI impact frameworks. 40 pages, published April 2026.
• Cellular-Satellite Communications Regulations Tracker Regulatory tracker covering cellular-satellite NTN service laws and regulations for 60 countries, examining service delivery, interface requirements, ground station mandates, and licensing frameworks. Designed for CSPs and vendors evaluating NTN regulatory environments.
• eSIM Market Outlook & Opportunities 2025 Comprehensive analysis of eSIM market development, covering SGP.32 IoT eSIM rollout, RSP-capable iSIM, in-factory provisioning, consumer market adoption, and regulatory landscape changes.
• IoT MVNO Tracker: Connectivity & VAS Tracker covering 27 IoT MVNO players from 2017–2028, evaluating connections, ARPC, CMP revenue, VAS revenue, and data consumption across 12 IoT verticals and 7 global regions. 29 pages, published January 2026.
• Travel eSIM: Retail Market Outlook 2025 Survey-based research covering travel eSIM market with 5,000+ respondents across 20 markets, including adoption forecasts, retail spend analysis, 40+ provider profiles, and MNO wholesale roaming revenue impacts. 54 pages, published July 2025.
• Travel eSIM Usage & Preferences in 2025 Survey-based research covering travel SIM/eSIM usage, preferences, and spend from over 5,000 respondents in 20 influential travel markets; includes 15+ survey questions on adoption, distribution channels, and future usage intent.
• Roaming Fraud Management: Market Outlook 2025 Analysis of roaming fraud landscape including market sizing, revenue loss projections, AI/ML mitigation strategies, 5G/IoT fraud risk impacts, and survey feedback from 100+ Tier 1 and Tier 2+ operators.
• Retail Roaming: Market Trends & Outlook 2025 59-page strategic report assessing outbound retail roaming landscape including travel eSIM impact, 5G roaming expansion, survey findings across 20 countries, and 5-year regional market projections. Published December 2024.
• Mobile Network Fraud & Security: 2024 Outlook Analysis of mobile telecom fraud and security landscape covering 5G vulnerabilities, protocol weaknesses, IPX signalling risks, Global Title Leasing requirements, and regional fraud loss projections.
• Steering of Roaming: MNO Requirements & Innovation in the 5G Era 2026 Innovation-focused assessment of steering of roaming covering 5G QoS-driven requirements, AI-driven adaptive steering, multi-network orchestration, and impact ratings based on Q4 2025/Q1 2026 MNO survey input from 68 operators.
• Smart Cities Cellular IoT Opportunities 2025 Strategic analysis of cellular IoT adoption in smart cities covering Smart Traffic Management, Smart Parking, Smart Streetlights, and Smart Air Quality Sensors across 70 country markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Market forecasts for 115+ global roaming markets
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GTCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024IoT Amplified partnership between Kaleido Intelligence and GTC aimed at helping businesses leverage M&A to expand their presence in the growing IoT market. The partnership offers strategic tools, insights, and guidance to investment firms, operators, and service providers in navigating the IoT ecosystem and executing successful acquisitions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Omdia: Global technology and telecom research firm (formed from the merger of Ovum, IHS Markit technology, and Tractica) covering mobile, IoT, AI, and connectivity markets with deep operator and vendor intelligence — directly comparable to Kaleido's core focus on roaming and connectivity research.
• Analysys Mason: Specialist telecoms research and consulting firm covering mobile, IoT, and connectivity markets globally. Highly comparable to Kaleido's research/advisory business model, particularly in roaming, IoT, and operator strategy.
• GSMA Intelligence: Mobile industry data and research arm of the GSMA, providing operator intelligence, market sizing, and forecasts across mobile networks, IoT, and 5G — a direct competitor for operator-facing research in Kaleido's core segments.
• Berg Insight: Swedish IoT/M2M/connectivity research firm covering cellular IoT, eSIM, LPWAN, satellite IoT, and adjacent verticals. Directly comparable to Kaleido's Connectivity Data Hub in scope and methodology.
• Juniper Research: Telecom and technology market research firm publishing forecasts, vendor rankings, and strategic reports across mobile, IoT, payments, and connectivity — overlapping directly with Kaleido's report and Data Hub portfolio.
• ABI Research: Global technology intelligence firm covering IoT, connectivity, 5G, and emerging telecom technologies. Strong overlap with Kaleido's 5G roaming, IoT, and AI in roaming research themes.
• Counterpoint Research: Mobile and technology market research firm specialising in components, smartphones, IoT, and connectivity. Comparable in B2B research/advisory model and target audience (operators, vendors, investors).
• Strategy Analytics: Technology, media, and telecommunications research firm covering mobile devices, networks, IoT, and automotive connectivity — direct overlap with Kaleido's IoT, eSIM, and connectivity research.
• mobilesquared: UK-based mobile telecoms research and analytics firm focused on messaging, A2P, CPaaS, and roaming. Merged with Kaleido Intelligence in 2025, making it the most directly comparable peer given shared methodology, target customers, and now shared ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Gartner: Large, broad-based IT and technology research firm with extensive telecom and connectivity coverage. Competes for the same enterprise research budgets but as part of a much wider portfolio rather than as a roaming/connectivity specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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