ahoi

What ahoi does

AHOI (Ahoi LLC, Delaware) operates a cloud communications platform (CPaaS) delivering programmable voice, SMS/MMS messaging, global phone number provisioning, AI chatbots, fax, cloud PBX, and visual workflow design through unified REST, SIP trunking, and WebRTC interfaces. The platform serves four distinct customer segments: developers and ISVs integrating communications via self-serve API access at harbor.ahoi.net; businesses needing programmable messaging, voice, and chatbot capabilities; VoIP providers and telecom operators purchasing IPES registration, SPID/OCN acquisition, and managed compliance services; and white-label/reseller partners launching fully branded telecom platforms. Core technical components include an API gateway with OAuth 2.0, webhook management, and load balancing; AI-driven features spanning NLP chatbots in 40+ languages, voice AI with transcription, sentiment, and neural TTS, and a generative AI Campaign Builder for 10DLC registration; a no-code Visual Designer for IVR and multi-channel workflows; and integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Stripe, and PayPal. Headquartered at 6635 S Dayton St, Ste 310, Greenwood Village, CO, AHOI advertises 2M+ numbers routing, 10B+ calls processed, 1B+ messages sent, 99.99% uptime, 12ms average latency, and coverage across 200+ countries for messaging and 100+ countries for number availability.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: usage-based messaging ($0.005/message and up), per-minute voice termination ($0.008/minute), recurring monthly number subscriptions ($0.35/month and up), white-label platform fees (where partners set their own pricing), and managed-services revenue from IPES registration and ongoing compliance filings. Go-to-market is API-first and self-serve for developers, complemented by a channel-partner/reseller motion for white-label deployments and consultative field sales for enterprise IPES engagements. AHOI is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment, no reported funding rounds, and no revenue disclosed; the firmographic founded year is listed as 2023 while company history references founders developing communication APIs in the early 2000s and officially establishing the company in the 2010s, indicating a likely reorganization or re-founding of prior telecom operations.

Name

ahoi

Legal name

Ahoi LLC

Website

https://ahoi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AHOI is a cloud communications platform (CPaaS) providing programmable voice, SMS/MMS messaging, phone number provisioning, and AI chatbots via unified APIs. It serves developers, businesses, VoIP carriers, and white-label partners globally across 200+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Communications Platform (CPaaS)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Information (51)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

iPaaS (Cloud Integration Platforms) (HDAEAIAB), Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK)

Keywords

• Cloud communications platform
• Programmable voice API
• SMS messaging services
• CPaaS solutions
• Telecom white label

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Usage-Based Messaging: Per-message pricing for SMS and MMS across various number types including 10DLC, short code, and toll-free. Messages priced at $0.005 and up depending on carrier and registration type.
2. Voice Call Termination: Per-minute charges for outbound voice calls at $0.008 per minute, with additional charges for various call features and routing options.
3. Monthly Number Subscriptions: Recurring monthly fees for phone number provisioning starting at $0.35 per month for global coverage numbers, with volume discounts available.
4. White Label Platform Fees: Revenue from resellers and partners launching branded communication platforms. Partners set their own pricing tiers and margins while AHOI provides infrastructure.
5. IPES Registration Services: Managed service fees for carrier registration, SPID/OCN acquisition, numbering resource management, and ongoing compliance filings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AHOI provides a cloud communications platform delivering programmable voice, SMS/MMS messaging, video, and AI chatbot APIs. It offers global phone number provisioning across 100+ countries, IPES registration services enabling direct carrier status with SPID/OCN, and a white-label platform allowing partners to launch branded telecom services.

Product overview

AHOI is a next-generation cloud communications platform offering a comprehensive suite of programmable communication tools. The core portfolio consists of Messaging Platform, Voice Platform, Phone Numbers, and ChatBots as the primary products, supplemented by an API Gateway for unified access, White Label for reseller branding, and SaaS Platform for turnkey deployment. Supporting modules include Visual Designer (no-code workflow builder), Cloud Compute (infrastructure), Fax Solutions, Portal (management dashboard), and IPES (direct numbering resource ownership). All services connect through a unified API gateway, enabling developers to integrate messaging, voice, fax, chatbots, and more through a single integration. The platform delivers 99.99% uptime, sub-150ms global latency, and serves over 2 million numbers routing with billions of calls processed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Messaging Platform Enterprise-grade messaging platform supporting SMS, MMS, short code, 10DLC, and toll-free messaging across 200+ countries with AI-powered campaign builder, compliance automation, and high-volume throughput.
• Voice Platform Programmable voice platform for call termination via REST API, SIP trunk, or WebRTC with global numbering in 100+ countries, HD audio quality, intelligent routing, and full programmatic call control.
• Phone Numbers Global number provisioning service offering local, mobile, and toll-free phone numbers across 100+ countries with programmatic management, number masking, porting, and intelligent routing capabilities.
• ChatBots AI-powered conversational chatbot platform providing 24/7 automated customer interactions with natural language processing in 40+ languages, multi-channel deployment, and intelligent human handoff.
• API Gateway Unified API gateway providing single-interface access to messaging, voice, and video communication channels with OAuth 2.0 authentication, intelligent load balancing, rate limiting, webhook management, and API versioning.
• White Label Platform Multi-tenant reseller platform enabling launch of fully branded communication services under partner identity with custom branding, integrated billing, sub-account management, and enterprise-grade uptime SLA.
• SaaS Platform Ready-to-use communication software-as-a-service providing instant deployment without infrastructure management, auto-scaling, GDPR and HIPAA compliance, and white-label options.
• IPES Registration Service Internet Protocol Enabled Services provider registration enabling VoIP companies to obtain their own SPID and OCN for direct numbering resource ownership, NPAC/LERG management, and carrier-grade status.
• Visual Designer No-code drag-and-drop workflow builder for creating communication flows including messaging sequences, IVR menus, and multi-channel experiences with conditional logic, prebuilt templates, and A/B testing.
• Cloud Compute Cloud infrastructure for communication workloads offering virtual machines, containers, serverless architectures with NVMe storage, 256-bit encryption, global edge network, and API-driven management.
• Fax Solutions Cloud faxing service enabling fax transmission via email, web portal, or API with ATA device support, HIPAA compliance for healthcare and legal, secure transmission, archiving, and audit trails.
• Cloud PBX Cloud-based PBX system with SIP support, virtual call center capabilities, and dynamic IVR experiences for modern businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% uptime SLA with 24/7 support
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability12 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Twilio: Twilio is the largest pure-play CPaaS provider offering programmable voice, SMS, video, and conversational AI through unified APIs. Directly comparable to AHOI across core channels, developer experience, and target segments (developers, ISVs, enterprises).
• Plivo: Plivo offers cloud communications APIs for voice, SMS, and messaging with a developer-first self-serve model. Closely mirrors AHOI's API-first GTM, pricing structure, and SMB/developer focus, with overlapping messaging and SIP trunking capabilities.
• Telnyx: Telnyx is a CPaaS and private network operator offering programmable voice, messaging, and IoT connectivity. Comparable to AHOI on global numbering, SIP trunking, and the convergence of carrier-grade infrastructure with API-first developer tooling.
• Bandwidth Inc. Bandwidth operates as a CPaaS provider AND a facilities-based carrier with direct numbering resource ownership (similar to AHOI's IPES positioning). Strongest peer for the IPES/regulated-carrier overlap and enterprise messaging scale.
• Vonage (Ericsson): Vonage provides CPaaS APIs for messaging, voice, video, and verification, now part of Ericsson's enterprise wireless portfolio. Directly overlaps AHOI on programmable voice/SMS APIs and unified communications, with a heavier enterprise tilt.
• Sinch: Sinch is a global CPaaS leader offering messaging, voice, email, and conversational AI through a unified API. Comparable to AHOI across SMS/voice APIs, number provisioning, and enterprise/ISV customer base, with broader geographic depth.
• MessageBird (Bird): Bird (formerly MessageBird) provides an omnichannel CPaaS platform covering SMS, voice, email, and WhatsApp with strong self-serve APIs. Comparable to AHOI on multi-channel messaging APIs, developer onboarding, and global number coverage.
• Infobip: Infobip is a global CPaaS platform offering SMS, voice, email, and conversational experiences across 200+ destinations. Directly mirrors AHOI's worldwide messaging footprint and enterprise-grade reliability positioning.
• IntelePeer: IntelePeer provides a CPaaS platform focused on voice, messaging, and AI-powered customer engagement for mid-market and enterprise. Comparable to AHOI on unified APIs, voice termination, and chatbot/automation workflows.
• Voxbone (now part of Bandwidth): Voxbone specialized in global SIP trunking and virtual numbers across 60+ countries, closely matching AHOI's global phone number provisioning and ITSP positioning. Now operating under Bandwidth but historically a direct analog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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