OpenXS
OpenXS GmbH is a Flensburg-based German service provider that operates FTTx fiber-optic networks and Open Access infrastructure for network operators, municipal utilities, municipalities, and housing companies, managing over 210,000 active end customers across all 16 German federal states via its proprietary OABM software platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersFlensburg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What OpenXS does
OpenXS GmbH is a Flensburg-headquartered, privately held German service provider specializing in the operation of FTTx fiber-optic networks and Open Access infrastructure. Founded in 2010 and employing more than 60 people at multiple German locations, the company serves network operators (Netzbetreiber), municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), municipalities (Kommunen), and housing companies (Wohnungsbaugesellschaften) nationwide, currently managing over 210,000 active end customers across all 16 federal states. Its core offering combines managed network operations — including 24/7 NOC monitoring, fault management, and L2-BSA wholesale access — with the proprietary OABM (Open Access Business Manager) software platform that digitalizes and automates wholesale interfaces between infrastructure owners and ISPs, including S/PRIC interface support in versions 4.0 and 4.2.
The technology stack is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture: OABM serves as the central wholesale process engine, complemented by Netzmanager and UDO for network provisioning and fault resolution, with additional services including construction monitoring at network level 4, DVB-C signal provision, and high-performance WiFi solutions. The OABM is delivered as SaaS hosted in German data centers, and the company integrates with standard identity (Microsoft Azure AD SSO) and conferencing (GoToMeeting) tools. The business model is enterprise B2B, quote-based, multi-year contract, with revenue split between recurring managed-services fees (network operations) and recurring SaaS subscription (OABM). Go-to-market is sales-led via dedicated sales consultants and direct enterprise engagement, supplemented by top-of-funnel content marketing through free webinars and industry-event participation (Fiberdays, FTTx Praxistag). The company positions itself as an independent, neutral intermediary in the German Open Access market, embedded in the multi-provider economic settlement flow between infrastructure owners and ISPs.
OpenXS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OpenXS
- Legal name
- OpenXS GmbH
- Website
- https://openxs.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OpenXS GmbH is a Flensburg-based German service provider that operates FTTx fiber-optic networks and Open Access infrastructure for network operators, municipal utilities, municipalities, and housing companies, managing over 210,000 active end customers across all 16 German federal states via its proprietary OABM software platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OpenXS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- FTTx Network Operations and Open Access Services
- NAICS
- Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators (HDAIACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)
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Where OpenXS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Flensburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
OpenXS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Network Operations Services: Professional network operations for FTTx networks including 24/7 monitoring, network configuration, fault resolution, and maintenance services for network operators.
- Open Access Solutions: Open Access platform services enabling network operators to open their infrastructure to multiple ISPs. Includes wholesale process management, billing, and SLA-compliant operations.
- SaaS - OABM Platform: Software-as-a-Service solution for Open Access Business Manager, hosted in German data centers. Provides complete process chain for wholesale operators from ordering to billing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise B2B services - custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
OpenXS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OpenXS provides professional operation and management of FTTx fiber-optic networks (24/7 monitoring, configuration, fault resolution, maintenance) and Open Access wholesale services that enable network operators to open their passive infrastructure to multiple ISPs on a non-discriminatory basis. Central to the offering is the proprietary OABM (Open Access Business Manager) SaaS platform that digitalizes and automates the entire wholesale process chain — from ordering through provisioning to billing — with integrated S/PRIC interfaces, complemented by L2-BSA wholesale access, a dedicated NOC, and additional services such as construction monitoring, DVB-C signal provision, and WiFi solutions.
Product overview
OpenXS GmbH is an independent service provider for FTTx network operations and Open Access in Germany, operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of the Open Access Business Manager (OABM) software platform, which serves as the central system for managing Open Access wholesale processes including ordering, fulfillment, and billing with S/PRIC interface support. This platform integrates with complementary software modules including Netzmanager and UDO for network operations automation. The company provides comprehensive managed services encompassing L2-BSA (Layer 2 Bitstromzugang) for wholesale access, 24/7 network operations monitoring via a dedicated NOC, and additional services such as construction monitoring, DVB-C signal provision, and WiFi solutions. The OABM is delivered as Software-as-a-Service hosted in German data centers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Netzbetrieb (Network Operations) Professional operation and management of FTTx fiber-optic networks for telecommunications network operators, including 24/7 monitoring, network configuration, incident response, fault resolution, and maintenance services delivered through a dedicated Network Operations Center (NOC). Currently serves over 210,000 active end customers.
- Open Access Solutions Wholesale and Open Access services enabling network operators to open their passive fiber infrastructure to multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) without losing operational control, providing non-discriminatory access to maximize network utilization through fair competition. Includes L2-BSA (Layer 2 Bitstromzugang) wholesale access.
- Open Access Business Manager (OABM) Proprietary cloud-based SaaS platform that digitalizes and automates Open Access interfaces between fiber network infrastructure and ISPs, managing the complete wholesale process chain including ordering, fulfillment, and billing, with integrated S/PRIC interface support (versions 4.0 and 4.2) and standard interfaces such as S/M-Gate. Hosted in German data centers.
- Weitere Dienste (Additional Services) Additional innovative services bundled by OpenXS for fiber network customers, including construction monitoring at network level 4, DVB-C signal provision, and high-performance WiFi solutions for residential and operator environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- 210,000+ active end customers currently managed
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use OpenXS
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
OpenXS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature4 records
OpenXS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- NetCom BW GmbHminorPartner for FTTx Praxistag event in Flensburg. NetCom BW GmbH provided live demonstrations of modern FTTx solutions during the industry event organized by OpenXS.
- Opternus GmbHminorPartner for FTTx Praxistag event in Flensburg. Opternus GmbH provided live demonstrations of modern FTTx solutions during the industry event organized by OpenXS.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OpenXS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- NetCologne: Regional fiber and telecom operator serving the Cologne region. Comparable as a regional German carrier with FTTx operations that may either compete with or use Open Access service providers.
- M-net Telekommunikations GmbH: Bavarian regional fiber operator (backed by municipal utilities). Comparable as a regional FTTx operator using or competing with wholesale/Open Access platforms in the German municipal utility ecosystem.
Broad incumbents
- 1&1 (United Internet AG): Major German ISP/operator that relies on Open Access arrangements to deliver fiber services without owning infrastructure. Comparable as a large-scale consumer of wholesale Open Access platforms — adjacent to OpenXS's customer base.
- Deutsche Telekom AG: Germany's largest telecom operator with extensive FTTH rollout and proprietary Open Access / wholesale platforms. Represents both a potential customer and a structural competitor for outsourced FTTx network operations.
- Vodafone Germany: Major German telecom and cable/fiber operator with growing FTTH footprint and in-house wholesale capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent that overlaps with OpenXS's addressable market.
Direct peers
- GasLINE GmbH: Germany's largest wholesale fiber infrastructure provider, operating a neutral, shared-access network for carriers and ISPs. Comparable as a domestic neutral-host/wholesale fiber player serving many of the same customer segments as OpenXS.
- inexio (now part of Deutsche Glasfaser / eqos): German regional FTTH operator and infrastructure provider, now part of Deutsche Glasfaser group. Comparable as a Netzbetreiber that historically operated similar Open Access / wholesale models and required similar operations support.
- Deutsche Glasfaser: One of Germany's largest alternative FTTH operators, focused on rural and suburban rollout. Comparable as an FTTx operator that depends on Open Access / wholesale platforms to serve end customers, similar to OpenXS's clients.
- Teragate: Swedish-headquartered provider of Open Access platforms and wholesale fiber operations services across the Nordics. Highly comparable to OpenXS in business model — purpose-built Open Access software plus managed services for municipal and regional fiber operators.
- Opternus GmbH: Germany-based provider of FTTx planning, build, and operations services. Direct competitor/peer in the German FTTx services market, also referenced as a partner for OpenXS's FTTx Praxistag event.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
OpenXS social profiles
Digital presenceOpenXS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
OpenXS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
OpenXS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
OpenXS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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OpenXS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OpenXS
What does OpenXS do?
OpenXS provides professional operation and management of FTTx fiber-optic networks (24/7 monitoring, configuration, fault resolution, maintenance) and Open Access wholesale services that enable network operators to open their passive infrastructure to multiple ISPs on a non-discriminatory basis. Central to the offering is the proprietary OABM (Open Access Business Manager) SaaS platform that digitalizes and automates the entire wholesale process chain — from ordering through provisioning to billing — with integrated S/PRIC interfaces, complemented by L2-BSA wholesale access, a dedicated NOC, and additional services such as construction monitoring, DVB-C signal provision, and WiFi solutions.
Is OpenXS a public or private company?
OpenXS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was OpenXS founded?
OpenXS was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OpenXS based?
OpenXS is headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does OpenXS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Network Operations Services are the primary driver. The others are open Access Solutions and saaS - OABM Platform.
Who are OpenXS's main competitors?
Regional players on record are NetCologne and M-net Telekommunikations GmbH. Broad incumbents are 1&1 (United Internet AG), Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Germany. Direct peers are GasLINE GmbH, inexio (now part of Deutsche Glasfaser / eqos), Deutsche Glasfaser, Teragate and Opternus GmbH.
Does OpenXS have an API?
No public API is recorded for OpenXS.
What industry is OpenXS in?
OpenXS's product category is FTTx Network Operations and Open Access Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIACAJ, Neutral-Host Fiber & Shared Access Network Operators, with a secondary code of HDAIACAE, Municipal & Community Broadband Networks. Its NAICS code is 541513 and its SIC code is 4899.