What Telemaque.fr does

Telemaque is a creator of high added value interactive solutions, develops its multichannel activity on XMS +, AUDIOTEL, AND WEB services and applications.209 / 5000 Translation results. All servers are developed and hosted internally, without intermediaries or subcontractors, in order to ensure optimal control, both technical and commercial, thus facilitating the B2B B2C dynamic.

Name

Telemaque.fr

Legal name

Telemaque SAS.

Website

https://www.telemaque.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Telemaque is into communication industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Mobile Messaging and Voice Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Telecommunications (517), Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers (561422)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

SMS/MMS & Messaging Marketing Services (Text, RCS, WhatsApp/OTT) (MPAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

SMS & Mobile Direct Marketing Services (BPAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Premium SMS services
• Mobile messaging platform
• Audiotex voice services
• Bulk SMS marketing
• Interactive voice response

Headquarters

HQ city

La Valbonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SMS+/MMS+ Premium Services: Telemaque monetizes content and services through premium-rate SMS and MMS, with prices ranging from 0.05€ to 4.50€ per exchange. The company acts as facilitator connecting content providers to 60 million mobile subscribers in France.
2. Audiotex Services: Interactive voice services using premium rate numbers (0800, 0892), generating revenue per call or per minute of consultation for fortune-telling and other advisory services.
3. Buzz-Expert Bulk Messaging: Premium SMS/MMS/vocal message sending platform for marketing campaigns, accessible online or via API with pricing based on message volume.
4. Chat Consultation Credits: Credit-based system for chat consultations with fortune-telling advisors. Credits are purchased in packs with validity of 12 months. Messages are priced at 1-4 credits per message (250 characters).
5. Phone Consultation Services: Premium-rate phone consultations at 0.40€ to 0.80€ per minute for fortune-telling services, billed directly through the user's telephone operator.
6. Affiliation Program: Revenue sharing model where affiliates promote Telemaque products and services on their digital platforms (websites, databases) and earn commissions on resulting sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Telemaque.fr provides premium-rate mobile content monetization services through its xMS+ SMS+/MMS+ platform connected directly to all French mobile operators, and offers Audiotex interactive voice services (0800, 0892 numbers) using proprietary SVI technology. The company also operates Buzz-Expert, a bulk SMS/MMS/vocal messaging platform for marketing campaigns available online or via API, provides in-house web and mobile application development and hosting, and runs a consumer-facing fortune-telling/divination platform (chat, SMS, phone consultations).

Product overview

Telemaque.fr operates as a mobile and multimedia solutions provider offering a platform of interconnected services. The core offering centers on xMS+ (SMS+ and MMS+ premium messaging), complemented by Audiotex (interactive voice and IVR services), and Buzz Expert (bulk messaging platform). The company also provides Web & Mobile application development services and operates an Affiliation partner program. Together, these services enable businesses to communicate, monetize content, and engage customers through France's mobile ecosystem, with direct connections to all French mobile operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• xMS+: SMS and MMS monetization platform enabling premium SMS/MMS services for businesses
• Buzz-Expert
• Audiotex

Products and services

• xMS+ Premium SMS+ and MMS+ messaging platform enabling businesses to communicate with customers via surtaxed mobile messaging. Facilitates content monetization through mobile billing, reaching 60 million subscribers in France, with prices ranging from €0.05 to €4.50 per exchange. Targeted at content publishers, media companies, and brands seeking to monetize interactive services (voting, chat, downloads, micropayments, donations).
• Audiotex Interactive voice services platform providing premium rate phone numbers (0800, 0892 types) and IVR (SVI – Serveur Vocal Interactif) for businesses to route calls, monetize content, and enable applications such as micropayment, voting, and custom call scenarios. Targeted at businesses needing voice-based monetization and interactive call solutions.
• Buzz Expert Premium bulk messaging solution for sending SMS, MMS, and voice messages to targeted audiences in France. Features direct interconnection with all French operators plus Full MVNO and Réunion Island. Available as a self-serve online platform or via API for programmatic campaign management. Targeted at marketers, brands, and agencies running mobile marketing campaigns.
• Web & Applications Mobiles End-to-end web and mobile application development service including conception, hosting, marketing, graphic design, content writing, development, communication, and SEO. All projects are developed and hosted in-house without subcontracting. Targeted at businesses needing custom web and native iOS/Android applications.
• Affiliation Affiliate marketing platform allowing partners to promote Telemaque products and services on their digital properties (websites, databases) and earn revenue share on sales generated. Targeted at web publishers, webmasters, and digital affiliate partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ SMS message read rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• All French Mobile OperatorscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2003Telemaque maintains direct interconnection with all French mobile operators since 2003 as a historical facilitator on the French mobile market, enabling SMS+/MMS+ premium rate services for 60 million subscribers.
• Full MVNO OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationBuzz-Expert platform provides direct interconnection to all Full MVNO operators in addition to traditional mobile network operators, extending market reach.
• COSMOSPACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOSMOSPACE serves as co-responsible for data processing with Telemaque for prospects and clients in fortune-telling services, indicating a shared data management partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Twilio: Global CPaaS leader offering programmable SMS, MMS, and voice APIs. Directly comparable to Telemaque's Buzz-Expert and Audiotex capabilities but at vastly larger scale and international reach.
• Sinch: Swedish-based CPaaS provider with strong SMS, voice, and mobile messaging APIs across Europe. Competes head-to-head with Telemaque's Buzz-Expert bulk messaging proposition for European enterprise customers.
• Infobip: Croatia-based global CPaaS offering SMS, MMS, voice, and rich messaging services with direct operator interconnections. Comparable to Telemaque on operator-level integration and SMS monetization infrastructure.
• MessageBird (Bird): Amsterdam-headquartered CPaaS providing SMS, voice, and omnichannel messaging APIs. Strong European footprint makes it a directly comparable competitor for Telemaque's enterprise bulk messaging services.
• CM.com: Netherlands-based CPaaS platform offering SMS, voice, messaging, and mobile commerce solutions. Comparable to Telemaque on European SMS aggregation, premium services, and operator interconnection.
• Vonage (Ericsson): Now part of Ericsson, Vonage provides CPaaS APIs including SMS and voice that directly compete with Telemaque's API-based messaging offerings for enterprise customers.
• Plivo: Cloud communications platform offering SMS, voice, and messaging APIs globally. Directly comparable CPaaS competitor for Telemaque's Buzz-Expert programmatic messaging business.
• Link Mobility Group: Nordic-based mobile messaging and CPaaS provider with strong SMS aggregation across Europe. Competes with Telemaque on enterprise messaging volumes and operator-direct integration.

Broad incumbents

• Orange Business: Enterprise arm of Orange, one of the four French mobile operators Telemaque interconnects with. A broad incumbent offering messaging, IoT, and telecom services that overlap with Telemaque's bulk messaging capabilities.
• Vocalcom (Genesys): Originally French IVR/contact center provider (now Genesys), comparable to Telemaque's Audiotex SVI platform. Broad incumbent with overlapping interactive voice and premium-rate telephony capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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