What Skylink does

Skylink (also doing business as Skylink Global) is a Spain-headquartered, privately held company that delivers telecommunications and financial services to both enterprise clients and individual travelers. It originated as a spin-off of Deutsche Telekom and markets its products as being powered by Deutsche Telekom's network technology and CPaaS platform. The product portfolio spans SMS messaging, mobile data and roaming, local and international voice calls, IP-based PBX (centralita), an international travel eSIM, a Visa Cybersource-powered payment gateway, and financial services including loans and money transfers. Skylink distributes through direct B2B sales to corporate clients, through its Zendy sub-brand for B2C travel SIMs, and through a white-label program that enables partners (financial institutions and telecom operators) to resell its services under their own brands. Revenue mechanics combine subscription/recurring telecom fees, usage-based CPaaS billing, one-time eSIM purchases, transaction fees on payment processing, and licensing/royalty income from white-label deployments; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates from Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, and claims global service reach through Deutsche Telekom's network and international eSIM coverage, though no customers, headcount, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Skylink

Legal name

Skylink

Website

https://skylink.com.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skylink Global, a Deutsche Telekom spin-off based in Las Rozas, Spain, delivers B2B and B2C (via Zendy) telecommunications, CPaaS, travel eSIM, Visa Cybersource payment gateway, and financial services (loans, money transfers) to enterprises, travelers, and white-label partners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

International Bill Pay & Cross-Border Airtime/Top-Up (FSAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Roaming & Interconnect Services (roaming hubs, IREG/TADIG, clearing) (HDAIAEAE), Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD)

Keywords

• CPaaS communication platform
• Telecommunications services
• International eSIM services
• Payment gateway distribution
• International money transfers

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Rozas

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Telecommunications Services: Revenue from SMS messaging, data plans, voice calls, and roaming services for businesses, utilizing Deutsche Telekom's network infrastructure.
2. CPaaS Services: Communication platform services delivered via APIs and SDKs, enabling real-time voice, video, and messaging capabilities for enterprise applications.
3. Travel SIM/eSIM: Digital SIM cards sold to travelers for international data access at local rates without roaming charges.
4. Payment Gateway Services: Distribution and integration of Visa Cybersource payment gateway solutions for businesses.
5. Financial Services: Loans, money transfers, and other financial services offered in partnership with global financial institutions.
6. White-Label Solutions: Customizable white-label financial and communication solutions offered to partners for brand distribution.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skylink delivers integrated telecommunications and financial services for businesses and travelers, leveraging Deutsche Telekom network technology. Its core offerings include enterprise SMS, data, voice, and IP PBX services, a CPaaS platform, international travel eSIMs, the Visa Cybersource payment gateway (as official distributor), and financial services such as loans and money transfers, plus white-label solutions for partners.

Product overview

Skylink is a spin-off of Deutsche Telekom providing global telecommunications and fintech services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is Skylink Telecomunicaciones (SMS, data, voice, CPaaS, and IP-based phone systems), complemented by specialized modules including Travel SIM (international eSIM for roaming-free travel), Pasarela de Pagos (Visa Cybersource-powered payment gateway), SMS para Empresas, Datos y Llamadas Locales, Llamadas Internacionales, Finanzas (loans and money transfers), and Centralita Basada en IP. Skylink serves both B2B (corporate solutions) and B2C (via the Zendy sub-brand) segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zendy: B2C brand offering consumer telecommunications and financial solutions.

Products and services

• Skylink Telecomunicaciones Core telecom service suite for enterprises offering SMS messaging, data plans, local and international voice calls, cloud-based IP PBX, and radio/satellite Internet connectivity powered by Deutsche Telekom's network.
• Travel SIM International digital eSIM cards that allow travelers and businesses with mobile employees to access local data rates worldwide, eliminating roaming charges.
• Pasarela de Pagos (Payment Gateway) Visa Cybersource-powered online payment gateway for businesses, leveraging Visa's global payment security and processing infrastructure, distributed by Skylink as an official partner.
• Finanzas (Financial Services) Financial services offering including loans and money transfers, delivered through collaborations with global financial institutions and available via white-label for channel partners.
• CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) Cloud-based developer platform enabling enterprises to add real-time communication capabilities (voice, video, instant messaging, notifications) to their applications via APIs and SDKs, backed by Deutsche Telekom's CPaaS technology and mobile identity APIs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsche TelekomcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkylink is a spin-off of Deutsche Telekom, leveraging the company's world-leading telecommunications technology and infrastructure. This partnership provides access to high-quality network services, CPaaS technology, and global connectivity for delivering telecommunications solutions to enterprise and consumer markets.
• Visa CybersourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSkylink is an official distributor of Visa Cybersource payment gateway solutions, providing secure payment processing services to business clients. This partnership enables Skylink to offer enterprise-grade payment solutions with the trust and security of Visa's global payment infrastructure.
• Global Financial InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkylink has established collaborations with leading global financial companies to offer a unique combination of communication and financial solutions. These partnerships enable the offering of financial services including loans, money transfers, and white-label solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Airalo: Leading eSIM marketplace offering international data plans for travelers in 200+ countries. Directly comparable to Skylink's Travel SIM/eSIM offering — both target cross-border connectivity for individual travelers and enterprises seeking to avoid roaming charges.
• Holafly: eSIM provider focused on unlimited data plans for international travelers. Comparable to Skylink's Travel SIM business in target customer segment, product category, and value proposition of eliminating roaming fees.
• Lebara: Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) offering international calls and roaming services to migrant communities and frequent travelers. Comparable to Skylink's international voice/SIM services in target market and MVNO-style business model.

Broad incumbents

• Twilio: Global CPaaS leader offering voice, messaging, video, and authentication APIs at massive scale. Comparable to Skylink's CPaaS offering via Deutsche Telekom technology, though Twilio operates its own proprietary platform with significantly broader enterprise footprint.
• Vonage: CPaaS and cloud communications provider (now part of Ericsson) offering APIs for messaging, voice, and video. Comparable to Skylink's CPaaS product line in technology category and enterprise customer base.
• Sinch: Global CPaaS provider specializing in messaging, voice, and conversational AI for enterprise customers. Comparable to Skylink's CPaaS offering in technology category, API-driven delivery model, and enterprise customer base.
• MessageBird: Cloud communications platform offering SMS, voice, and omnichannel customer service APIs. Comparable to Skylink's enterprise SMS and CPaaS offerings in technology and target customer profile.
• Adyen: Global payment processor serving enterprise merchants with end-to-end acquiring and processing infrastructure. Comparable to Skylink's payment gateway distribution business via Visa Cybersource as a competitor route for enterprise payment processing.
• Stripe: Dominant online payment processor and financial infrastructure platform serving millions of businesses globally. Comparable to Skylink's payment gateway offering as the primary alternative enterprise payment processing destination.
• Wise: Cross-border money transfer and multi-currency financial services platform serving individuals and businesses. Comparable to Skylink's money transfer and financial services offerings targeted at travelers and remote workers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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