Inter.link
Inter.link is a Berlin-based Network-as-a-Service provider operating a pan-European IP backbone (AS5405) with 40+ PoPs, delivering automated IP Transit, Carrier Ethernet, and integrated DDoS protection to ISPs, content providers, CDNs, and enterprises via a self-service portal and API.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Inter.link does
Inter.link GmbH is a Berlin-based private Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider founded in 2022, operating its own pan-European IP backbone on AS5405 with 40+ points of presence across 15+ countries, multi-terabit capacity on 100G and 400G links, and 2,500+ peerings. The company serves internet service providers, telecom operators, content and streaming platforms, CDNs, hosting providers, data center operators, and enterprises with a portfolio anchored by IP Transit and IP Access, complemented by FlexEthernet (carrier-grade point-to-point and multipoint Ethernet with asymmetric port speeds), integrated DDoS Protection, and a growing set of add-on services including FlexTunnel, FlexInsights, FlexDetect, FlexPeer, Flowspec, Crossconnect, and Office Fiber. The portfolio is delivered through a self-service portal and REST API integrated with PeeringDB, enabling on-demand provisioning measured in minutes rather than the weeks typical of legacy telco ordering cycles.
The business operates a hybrid product-led and sales-led go-to-market: mid-market and smaller network operators can self-provision via the portal, while enterprise and wholesale customers (including a strategic interconnectivity agreement with Vodafone announced in November 2025) are handled by a direct sales team. Revenue is generated through usage-based pricing on IP Transit and IP Access (per-Mbps with 95/5 percentile billing), recurring port and service fees on FlexEthernet and DDoS Protection, and tiered DDoS subscriptions (Plus, Premium, Enterprise, plus the monitor-only FlexDetect at €199/month). All services are provisioned on top of Inter.link's own physical infrastructure, with DDoS scrubbing technology delivered through a technology partnership with RioRey.
The company differentiates on three axes: (1) a 'Tier 2+' interconnection philosophy that peers with many smaller and regional networks rather than only large content destinations, yielding lower end-user latency; (2) cloud-like automation and API-first provisioning as the primary distribution channel; and (3) independently certified sustainability credentials — B Corp (June 2023) and PAS 2060 carbon-neutral — that address European enterprise and public-sector ESG procurement requirements. Recent third-party validations include BSI qualification as a DDoS mitigation service provider (May 2025) and Gold Google Verified Peering Provider status (July 2025).
Inter.link firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inter.link
- Legal name
- Inter.link GmbH
- Website
- https://inter.link
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Inter.link is a Berlin-based Network-as-a-Service provider operating a pan-European IP backbone (AS5405) with 40+ PoPs, delivering automated IP Transit, Carrier Ethernet, and integrated DDoS protection to ISPs, content providers, CDNs, and enterprises via a self-service portal and API.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inter.link industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Network Connectivity Services
- NAICS
- Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) & On-Demand Connectivity (HDABALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA), Cloud Connectivity Brokerage, Aggregation & Managed Interconnect (HDABALAJ), Network Interconnection & Data Center Meet-Me Services (MMRs, carrier hotels, interconnect fabrics) (HDAIAEAK), Cloud Connectivity & Interconnect (Cloud On-Ramps, IX, Cross-Connects) (HDAIAFAF)
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Where Inter.link is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Inter.link business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- IP Transit: Per Mbps pricing based on committed data rate (CDR). Minimum CDR is 10% of port size. Higher committed rates receive lower per-unit pricing. Supports bursting at same per Mbps rate using 95/5 percentile billing.
- IP Access: CDR-based billing using 95th percentile with bursting capability, or flat rate billing without bursting. Comes with /30 IPv4 range included.
- DDoS Protection: Tiered pricing (Plus, Premium, Enterprise) with NRC and MRC components. Requires IP Transit or IP Access as technical base. Non-recurring setup charge plus monthly recurring charge per tier.
- Flex Ethernet: Monthly recurring charges for port and bandwidth, NRC only for port. Each endpoint (10G, 100G, 400G) ordered and billed separately.
- Port Services: Setup fee based on port size and contract term (no setup fee for 3-year term) plus monthly port fee based on port size.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Monthly | IP Transit: Usage-based per Mbps pricing with committed data rate (CDR) of minimum 10% port size |
| Subscription | Monthly | FlexDetect: Monitor-only DDoS tier for 199 euros |
| Subscription | Monthly | DDoS Plus: Entry tier with 1 Tbps attack bandwidth, 100 Gbps scrubbing, 4 protected networks |
| Subscription | Monthly | DDoS Premium: Mid tier with 2 Tbps attack bandwidth, 250 Gbps scrubbing, 10 protected networks, premium support |
| Subscription | Monthly | DDoS Enterprise: Top tier with 5 Tbps attack bandwidth, 500 Gbps scrubbing, 20 protected networks |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Port Pricing: Setup fee plus monthly port fee based on port size and contract term |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Inter.link product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inter.link operates a pan-European Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform providing IP Transit, IP Access, FlexEthernet (Carrier Ethernet), and integrated DDoS Protection. All services are provisioned on-demand via a self-service portal or REST API on a 100G/400G multi-terabit backbone spanning 40+ Points of Presence in 15+ European countries with 2,500+ peerings. The platform combines carrier-grade infrastructure with cloud-like automation, transparent usage-based pricing, and B Corp-certified carbon-neutral operations.
Product overview
Inter.link is a sustainable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) company providing certified carbon-neutral connectivity services through a cloud-like platform approach. The core product portfolio centers on IP Transit (the primary service with 2500+ peers, multi-terabit backbone, 100G/400G connections) and IP Access, complemented by FlexEthernet for Carrier Ethernet connectivity. DDoS Protection is tightly integrated with the network backbone using RioRey technology across distributed scrubbing centers, available in Plus, Premium, and Enterprise tiers. Additional services include FlexTunnel (GRE tunnel integration), FlexDetect (monitor-only DDoS tier), FlexInsights (alerting), FlexPeer (interconnection), FlexSuite (free port), Flowspec (traffic filtering), and Crossconnect ordering. All services are provisioned on-demand via the customer portal or API, with multi-service port architecture allowing multiple services on single physical infrastructure. The company operates AS5405 as a Tier 2+ provider with 40+ PoPs across 15+ countries, prioritizing quality-focused interconnection over traditional tier-based models.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlexDetect: A monitor-only tier option for DDoS protection that allows users to monitor for DDoS attack threats.
- FlexTunnel
- FlexInsights
- Inter.link Insights
Products and services
- IP Transit High-quality European IP Transit network service connecting customers' content to their users. Provides connectivity with 2,500+ peers, multi-terabit backbone capacity, 100G and 400G connections, and integrated DDoS protection. Targets ISPs, content providers, hosting providers, and enterprises requiring low-latency wholesale connectivity.
- IP Access Internet access service for organizations needing dedicated connectivity. Includes IP address allocation (/30 IPv4 range by default) and BGP session configuration. Can be combined with IP Transit services on multi-service ports and billed via 95th percentile with bursting or flat rate without bursting.
- FlexEthernet Carrier Ethernet service offering point-to-point and multipoint connectivity. Industry's most flexible Ethernet solution with asymmetric bandwidth capabilities where endpoints can be 10G, 100G, or 400G and configured independently per endpoint. Supports speeds from 1G to 400G with flexible port and bandwidth configuration.
- DDoS Protection Integrated DDoS protection based on Inter.link's resilient network backbone with multiple scrubbing centers across Europe. Three tiers available: Plus (1 Tbps attack bandwidth, 100 Gbps scrubbing), Premium (2 Tbps, 250 Gbps scrubbing), and Enterprise (5 Tbps, 500 Gbps scrubbing). Layer 3-7 protection using RioRey platform with adaptive mitigation capabilities.
- FlexTunnel Service integration solution using GRE tunnels that enables ISPs to integrate with Inter.link services without physical cross-connects. Supports quick provisioning via portal or API with ASN and AS-SET authentication for routing resource verification.
- Inter.link Insights (FlexInsights) Alerting service for operational monitoring of Inter.link ports and services. Customers receive notifications about service status, traffic patterns, and network events. Available via portal dashboard and Slack integration.
- FlexPeer Service for connecting with other networks over AS5405. Customers can view remote peer's details in the service overview. Part of Dynamic Products initiative for enhanced network interconnection capabilities.
- Crossconnect Service enabling customers to have Inter.link order the crossconnect to connect to their Inter.link service. Simplifies physical connectivity provisioning for customers by managing the crossconnect ordering process on their behalf.
- Office Fiber Fiber connectivity service for office and building locations. Handles customer fiber connectivity to buildings with project management. In on-net locations, delivery can be achieved in under 48 hours. Bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps available.
Quantifiable outcome
- Services provisioned in under 48 hours, often in minutes via self-service portal
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Companies that use Inter.link
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Inter.link technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
Inter.link partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- VodafonecoreInter.link selected by Vodafone to deliver high-quality, automated interconnectivity for Vodafone's partners and other service providers in core EU markets. Initial launch in Germany with expansion planned across Europe in 2026.
- AMS-IXcoreInter.link is the first AMS-IX customer to use 100G-LR1 optics technology. AMS-IX is one of the largest internet exchange points globally, operating for 30 years in Amsterdam.
- BENOCSminorLaunched the Connectivity Insight Initiative to share network insights between the two European companies.
- RioReycoreJoint venture for DDoS protection services. RioRey provides DDoS scrubbing platform technology, integrated with Inter.link's backbone and multiple scrubbing centers across Europe.
- Internet Exchange Points (DE-CIX, LINX, BCIX, AMS-IX, and others)coreConnected to multiple IXPs across Europe: Amsterdam Internet Exchange, Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange, Swiss Internet Exchange, Stockholm Internet Exchange, Vienna Internet Exchange, DE-CIX, London Internet Exchange, Prague Internet Exchange, Stuttgart Internet Exchange, ESPANIX, Frys-IX, Netnod Stockholm, NL-IX, Peering.cz.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Inter.link competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GTT Communications: Global Tier-1 IP Transit and managed network services provider; comparable to Inter.link in serving ISPs, content providers and multinational enterprises with dedicated and burstable internet connectivity.
- RETN: European-focused IP Transit and Carrier Ethernet operator with a pan-European backbone and rapid PoP expansion; competes head-to-head with Inter.link in wholesale IP transit and Ethernet services across Central and Eastern Europe.
- Hurricane Electric: Large global IP Transit and IPv6-native backbone with extensive peering at IXPs; competes with Inter.link for ISPs, CDNs and content networks on price and breadth of peering footprint.
- Colt Technology Services: European-focused Carrier Ethernet, IP Transit and on-demand connectivity provider with cloud connectivity and SDN orchestration; the closest direct analogue to Inter.link's FlexEthernet + IP Transit + automation positioning.
- Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier): One of the largest IP Transit and Carrier Ethernet operators in Europe with a global backbone and similar wholesale ISP/CDN/enterprise customer base; the closest direct comparison for Inter.link's IP Transit, FlexEthernet-equivalent and DDoS-adjacent product set.
- NexGen Networks: Global managed network services and IP Transit provider with European footprint; competes with Inter.link for carrier Ethernet, IP Transit and DDoS-style add-ons for enterprise and carrier customers.
Broad incumbents
- Cogent Communications: Large Tier-1 IP Transit carrier focused on low-cost, high-volume wholesale internet connectivity; competes with Inter.link for budget-sensitive ISPs and content providers though with a less differentiated, higher-volume model.
- Lumen Technologies: Tier-1 global IP Transit and enterprise networking incumbent with broad portfolio including WaveLength, CDN and security; competes with Inter.link across IP Transit and DDoS but at much larger scale and a different sales motion.
- NTT Communications (NTT Ltd): Global Tier-1 IP backbone and enterprise network services arm of NTT; competes with Inter.link in wholesale IP Transit and managed network services for carriers and enterprises across regions.
Others
- DE-CIX: World's largest operator of carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Points and a partner/participant in Inter.link's peering fabric; comparable as adjacent interconnection infrastructure rather than a direct transit competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Inter.link social profiles
Digital presenceInter.link compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Inter.link financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Inter.link leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Inter.link funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Inter.link M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Inter.link
What does Inter.link do?
Inter.link operates a pan-European Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform providing IP Transit, IP Access, FlexEthernet (Carrier Ethernet), and integrated DDoS Protection. All services are provisioned on-demand via a self-service portal or REST API on a 100G/400G multi-terabit backbone spanning 40+ Points of Presence in 15+ European countries with 2,500+ peerings. The platform combines carrier-grade infrastructure with cloud-like automation, transparent usage-based pricing, and B Corp-certified carbon-neutral operations.
Is Inter.link a public or private company?
Inter.link is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Inter.link founded?
Inter.link was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Inter.link based?
Inter.link is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Inter.link make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. IP Transit is the primary driver. The others are IP Access, DDoS Protection, flex Ethernet and port Services.
Who are Inter.link's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GTT Communications, RETN, Hurricane Electric, Colt Technology Services, Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier) and NexGen Networks. Broad incumbents are Cogent Communications, Lumen Technologies and NTT Communications (NTT Ltd). DE-CIX is listed as an others.
Does Inter.link have an API?
Yes. Inter.link provides a self-service portal and API for automated service provisioning. Services can be provisioned on-demand via their portal or API, including ordering IP Transit, configuring BGP sessions, and deploying changes across the backbone. The portal integrates with PeeringDB for automatic synchronization of ASN, AS-SET, and prefix limit details. Customers can manage services, view pricing, access knowledgebase documentation, and use tools like Looking Glass and BGP statistics through the portal. Developer documentation is at portal.inter.link.
What industry is Inter.link in?
Inter.link's product category is Wholesale Network Connectivity Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABALAE, Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) & On-Demand Connectivity, with a secondary code of HDAIAEAA, IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA). Its NAICS code is 51711 and its SIC code is 4899.