What Melita .io does

Melita.io is the IoT and M2M connectivity brand of Melita Limited, a Maltese licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO) founded in 1992 with over 30 years of telecommunications experience. Operating from Birkirkara, Malta, with regional subsidiaries in Berlin (MIOT melita.io Technology GmbH for LoRaWAN), Filderstadt (DHF Holdings GmbH and its Crout GmbH and conekkt GmbH subsidiaries), and Stockholm (netmore M2M AB), melita.io delivers cellular IoT connectivity across 185+ countries via roaming partnerships with more than 300 network operators, plus managed LoRaWAN network services. Its product portfolio includes the Mobile IoT SIM (2G/3G/4G/5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT), eUICC eSIM with Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) supporting GSMA SGP.22 and SGP.32, the Lifetime IoT SIM (prepaid 1 GB / 100 SMS / 10 years for €10), the M2M subscription SIM (€1/SIM/month plus €5/GB), the Crout Data Max high-speed 4G/5G SIM for surveillance, drones, video, and EVs, and the Global IoT Portal for SIM and connectivity management with API access.

The business model combines usage-based data charges, recurring monthly subscriptions, one-time prepaid SIM sales (e.g., Lifetime IoT SIM), and custom enterprise contracts. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales for custom deployments, a partner channel of IoT solution providers and system integrators (including Realinnova in Spain and Teltonika hardware compatibility), self-serve e-commerce via iot-sim.tech for low-volume buyers, and distribution through the Global IoT Portal. Customers are concentrated in smart cities, utilities/smart metering, healthcare, logistics and fleet management, and security/surveillance verticals, with named logos including Countrol (energy), i4life (healthcare), PTV Telecom (broadcast), and Realinnova (Spain channel). The company holds GDPR/CCPA compliance, Maltese MNO licensing, and German Bundesnetzagentur telecommunications certification. Following the 2024 acquisitions of Crout GmbH and Digital SIM GmbH, the parent Melita Limited was acquired by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives in July 2025 to support nationwide fiber, 5G, IoT, and AI-powered customer services.

Name

Melita .io

Legal name

Melita Limited

Website

https://melita.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Melita.io is the IoT/M2M connectivity brand of Maltese licensed MNO Melita Limited, providing global cellular (2G–5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, eUICC) and LoRaWAN SIM connectivity across 185+ countries to enterprises and partners in smart cities, utilities, healthcare, logistics, and security verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT and M2M Connectivity

NAICS

Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

IoT/M2M Mobile Network Operators (LPWAN, NB-IoT/LTE-M) (HDAIAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)

Keywords

• IoT connectivity
• M2M SIM cards
• ESIM eUICC services
• LoRaWAN networks
• Cellular IoT platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Birkirkara

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT/M2M SIM Data Plans: Recurring data revenue from IoT SIM cards with tiered pricing based on data consumption. Customers pay for data usage on a pay-per-use or bundled basis, with pricing varying by region and plan type.
2. Lifetime IoT SIM: One-time purchase of pre-paid IoT SIM cards with bundled data valid for 10 years. Revenue recognized at point of sale for the SIM hardware and bundled data allowance.
3. M2M SIM Monthly Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees for M2M/IoT connectivity with base fee per SIM plus data consumption charges. Typical structure: €1 per SIM per month plus €5 per GB data.
4. Enterprise Custom Solutions: Custom IoT connectivity solutions for enterprise deployments with tailored pricing based on volume, coverage requirements, and specific technical needs. Includes dedicated support and integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Melita.io provides global IoT and M2M connectivity through multi-network cellular SIM cards (2G through 5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT), eUICC eSIM technology with Remote SIM Provisioning, and managed LoRaWAN networks. Services are sold to enterprises via direct sales, partner channels, and a self-serve e-commerce portal, with management handled through a cloud-based IoT portal and APIs. The offering covers 185+ countries via 300+ roaming operator partnerships.

Product overview

Melita.io is a licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO) brand of Melita Limited with over 30 years of telecommunications experience. The company provides IoT and M2M connectivity solutions through two main technology pathways: Mobile IoT (cellular SIM cards supporting 2G through 5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and eSIM/eUICC technology) and LoRaWAN IoT (LPWAN wireless network connectivity). The product portfolio includes the Global IoT SIM for worldwide coverage, Lifetime IoT SIM for long-life low-power devices, M2M SIM for affordable business connectivity, and the Crout Data Max for high-speed applications. All services are managed through the Global IoT Portal platform. The company has expanded through acquisitions of Crout GmbH (German IoT operator) and Digital SIM GmbH, and operates subsidiaries including conekkt GmbH and netmore M2M AB. Backed by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIOT melita.io Technology GmbH: Wholly-owned subsidiary of Melita Limited, responsible for LoRaWAN products and services. Registered in Germany.
• Crout
• conekkt GmbH
• iot-sim.tech
• Lifetime IoT SIM
• Data Max by Crout
• M2M SIM

Products and services

• Mobile IoT SIM Multi-network cellular IoT SIM cards supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LTE-M, and NB-IoT, available in all standard form factors including eSIM with QR code activation. Designed for enterprise IoT deployments requiring resilient global coverage with automatic multi-network failover. Priced at €5 per GB pay-per-use in over 60 countries with no additional roaming fees.
• eSIM (eUICC) eUICC-based eSIM with Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) that enables over-the-air SIM profile management across the full device lifecycle. Supports GSMA SGP.22 and SGP.32 standards, allowing customers to deploy a single global eSIM and remain independent from any single network provider as their IoT deployment scales. Activation via QR code or LPA URL.
• Lifetime IoT SIM Prepaid IoT SIM card offering 1 GB data, 100 SMS, and 10-year validity for a one-time fee of €10. Designed for battery-powered devices and low-data applications such as utility meters, vending machines, smart waste management, parking management, and environmental monitoring. Sold via the self-serve iot-sim.tech e-commerce shop starting from quantity of one.
• Global IoT SIM IoT SIM cards designed for complex applications that require global coverage, supporting eUICC and multi-IMSI technology with flexible plans and tariff options across more than 60 countries. Targeted at enterprises with internationally distributed IoT fleets.
• LoRaWAN IoT Managed LoRaWAN wireless network services and network provision for low-power, long-range IoT applications. Delivered through MIOT melita.io Technology GmbH in Germany with a portal for streamlined connectivity and sensor management, suitable for smart metering, environmental monitoring, and other LPWAN use cases.
• Data Max by Crout (Crout Data Max IoT SIM) High-speed IoT SIM solution utilizing 4G and 5G networks with low latency worldwide, featuring state-of-the-art eUICC and Multi-IMSI SIM technology. Designed for complex, data-intensive IoT environments such as surveillance systems, connected drones, video monitoring, and electric vehicles. Priced at €1 per GB in Germany and selected EU countries.
• M2M SIM Affordable flexible IoT SIM connectivity priced at €1 per SIM per month with data at €5 per GB in over 60 countries. Suitable for multiple projects with various IoT devices and applications, supporting both low-usage and high-volume IoT deployments.
• Global IoT Portal Cloud-based connectivity management platform that provides full control over IoT installations, allowing customers to manage SIMs, configure alarm thresholds and top-stops, monitor usage in real time, and manage data plans. Includes API access for programmatic SIM and LoRaWAN sensor management.

Quantifiable outcome

• i4life family platform reduced incoming calls to care facilities by 95%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RealinnovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Official IoT connectivity partner in Spain. Realinnova, a digital transformation specialist, provides local sales and support for melita.io connectivity solutions. Partnership announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, targeting healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and smart cities sectors in Spain.
• Digital SIM GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman IoT connectivity provider with 20 years of experience in customer support and carrier operations. Acquired by Melita to expand IoT connectivity solution capabilities. Provides tailored IoT and M2M connectivity solutions for SMEs, enterprises, utilities, and municipalities in the DACH region.
• Crout GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman IoT connectivity and consultancy company acquired by Melita in April 2024 to enhance IoT offerings. Expands Melita's advanced IoT management capabilities and improves international connectivity options for customers. Part of DHF Holdings GmbH subsidiary structure.
• CountrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman smart metering company using melita.io connectivity for energy transition solutions. Partnership enables efficient rollout process and more data volume for innovative applications like EV charger and heat pump control, energy consumption monitoring.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1NCE: IoT connectivity specialist offering prepaid, multi-year flat-rate cellular IoT data plans (including €10/10-year tier) across 2G/3G/4G/5G/NB-IoT/LTE-M in 100+ countries. Direct competitor to melita.io's Lifetime IoT SIM and €5/GB pay-per-use proposition, particularly in low-data, long-life device segments.
• Eseye: UK-based IoT connectivity specialist with multi-IMSI eUICC SIMs and an AnyNet connectivity management platform. Comparable to melita.io on global multi-network SIM, eSIM, and managed services for enterprise IoT customers.
• Hologram: Global IoT connectivity provider with multi-carrier SIMs, eUICC, and a developer-friendly SIM management platform. Closely comparable to melita.io on multi-network failover, eSIM/RSP, and developer APIs for IoT fleet management.
• Cubic Telecom: IoT and connected vehicle software provider offering global multi-IMSI connectivity across 190+ countries with a Pano platform. Strongly comparable to melita.io on automotive/EV, multi-country coverage, and managed enterprise IoT solutions.
• Aeris Communications: IoT connectivity and platform provider offering managed cellular connectivity across multiple carriers with the Aeris IoT Watch connectivity management platform. Direct competitor to melita.io in enterprise IoT, particularly automotive, fleet, and asset tracking use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Telenor IoT: European MNO with a dedicated IoT business unit offering managed connectivity and IoT Cloud platform services. Competes with melita.io across Nordic and broader European enterprise IoT, and notably shares Swedish market overlap with melita.io's netmore M2M AB subsidiary.
• Deutsche Telekom IoT: Incumbent European MNO with IoT connectivity products and an IoT Solution Optimizer platform covering NB-IoT, LTE-M, and 5G. Competes with melita.io across DACH enterprise and smart metering customers, and shares the same regulatory jurisdiction (Bundesnetzagentur).
• Vodafone Business IoT: Global MNO with a dedicated IoT connectivity platform (Vodafone IoT) serving enterprise customers across mobility, smart cities, utilities, and asset tracking. Direct competitor to melita.io in multi-country cellular IoT, but with much larger owned-network footprint and enterprise sales reach.

Emerging players

• Twilio (Super SIM / IoT): Cloud communications platform offering Super SIM cellular IoT connectivity and Programmable Wireless APIs. Comparable developer-led, API-first approach to melita.io's Global IoT Portal with API access, targeting SMB and developer customers.

Regional players

• Netmore Group: Nordic-focused IoT connectivity and LoRaWAN network operator with Swedish roots; melita.io owns netmore M2M AB but the broader Netmore Group remains an adjacent LoRaWAN/LPWAN peer with overlapping Nordic operator customers and use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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