IP-Connect
IP-Connect AB is a private Åland Islands (Finland) ISP operating the only open fiber network on mainland Åland, offering residential and business fiber broadband (€24.90–€99/month) plus modular add-ons including web hosting, VPS, colocation in Åland/Helsinki/Stockholm, IPTV, and IP telephony.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersMariehamn
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What IP-Connect does
IP-Connect AB is a private limited company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mariehamn, Åland Islands (an autonomous region of Finland). It operates the only open fiber network on mainland Åland, providing fiber optic internet services to residential and business customers. The company builds, owns, and operates its own fiber infrastructure, including owning its own excavation equipment, which enables end-to-end control of installation quality and per-pass cost.
The company's product portfolio centers on fiber broadband offered across symmetric speed tiers ranging from 10/10 Mbit at €24.90/month to a 10 Gbit early-access tier at €99/month, with the 100/100, 250/250, and 1000/1000 Mbit tiers as the most prominently marketed offerings. Beyond broadband, IP-Connect sells modular subscription add-ons: web hosting supporting .ax, .fi, .se, and .com domains (from €9/month), customizable VPS (from €10/month), colocation in Åland, Helsinki, and Stockholm (from €50/month), IPTV and Kabel TV delivered in partnership with MCA (€14.90–€29/month), and customized IP telephony solutions for businesses.
IP-Connect's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer self-serve online ordering on connect.ax with a sales-led approach for enterprise customers who receive custom quotes for business fiber plus add-on IT services. Marketing channels are primarily the company website, email, and direct mail outreach to households in fiber expansion areas. The "open" network model is the core positioning differentiator, allowing customers freedom to choose their operator rather than being locked to a single provider, alongside claims of market-best pricing and rapid 1–2 week connection in ready areas. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, management roster, or revenue figures, and serves only the Åland Islands market.
IP-Connect firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IP-Connect
- Legal name
- IP Connect AB
- Website
- https://connect.ax
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- IP-Connect AB is a private Åland Islands (Finland) ISP operating the only open fiber network on mainland Åland, offering residential and business fiber broadband (€24.90–€99/month) plus modular add-ons including web hosting, VPS, colocation in Åland/Helsinki/Stockholm, IPTV, and IP telephony.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IP-Connect industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fiber Telecommunications Services
- NAICS
- Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)
- SIC
- Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)
Keywords
Where IP-Connect is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mariehamn
Offices2 records
Markets served
IP-Connect business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Fiber Broadband Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription revenue from residential and business fiber broadband connections. Customers pay monthly fees based on speed tiers (10/10 Mbit up to 10/10 Gbit). Additional fees may apply for paper invoices (€4/letter) while e-invoice and email invoices are free.
- Web Hosting Services: Monthly subscription revenue for web hosting services, including domain management for .ax, .fi, .se, and .com domains. Priced from €9/month.
- VPS (Virtual Private Server): Monthly subscription revenue for customizable virtual private server solutions. Customers choose their own operating system and performance needs, with the ability to scale resources. Priced from €10/month.
- Colocation Services: Monthly subscription revenue for colocation services covering data center needs in Åland, Helsinki, and Stockholm for customers prioritizing reliability. Priced from €50/month.
- IPTV Services: Revenue from IPTV services including traditional Kabel TV over fiber (€14.90/month) and MCA Stream internet-based TV (€29/month), delivered in partnership with MCA.
- IP Telephony: Revenue from IP-based telephone services over fiber. Customized solutions tailored to customer needs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Entry-level broadband 10/10 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Basic broadband 100/10 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Standard broadband 100/100 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Premium broadband 250/250 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | High-speed broadband 500/500 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Ultra-fast broadband 1000/500 Mbit |
| Subscription | Monthly | Maximum broadband 1000/1000 Mbit (symmetric gigabit) |
| Subscription | Monthly | 10 Gbit ultra-high-speed fiber |
| Subscription | Monthly | Web Hosting |
| Subscription | Monthly | Kabel TV (Cable TV) |
| Subscription | Monthly | MCA Stream (IPTV) |
| Subscription | Monthly | VPS (Virtual Private Server) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Colocation |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Installation and Equipment |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
IP-Connect product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IP-Connect develops and operates the only open fiber optic network on mainland Åland, providing residential and business customers with fiber broadband internet subscriptions across multiple speed tiers (10/10 Mbit up to 10/10 Gbit). In addition to core connectivity, the company offers complementary IT infrastructure services including web hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), data center colocation, IPTV/cable TV, and IP telephony delivered over its own fiber infrastructure.
Product overview
IP-Connect operates as a telecommunications provider on Åland, offering an open fiber network (the only one on mainland Åland) that provides customers the freedom to choose their own operator. The core offering is fiber optic internet connectivity available in multiple speed tiers, complemented by business-oriented services including web hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), and colocation. Additional services include IPTV, cable television, and landline telephony. The portfolio combines a unified fiber infrastructure with modular add-on services that can be customized to individual residential and business requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fiber Internet (Bredband) Fiber optic internet connectivity delivered over IP-Connect's open fiber network, with multiple speed tiers (10/10, 100/100, 250/250, 500/500, 1000/1000 Mbps, and 10 Gbit) priced from €24.90 to €99.00/month for residential and business customers on Åland.
- Web Hosting (Webbhotell) Reliable web hosting service with domain management support for .ax, .fi, .se, and .com domains, priced from €9/month, targeted at customers needing website hosting on Åland.
- VPS (Virtual Private Server) Customizable virtual private server hosting where customers choose their own operating system and performance specifications, with easy resource scaling, priced from €10/month.
- Colocation Data center colocation services across Åland, Helsinki, and Stockholm locations for businesses prioritizing reliability, priced from €50/month.
- Kabel TV (Cable TV) Traditional cable television delivered by MCA over a dedicated fiber strand, ensuring TV viewing is unaffected by other family members using the internet, priced at €14.90/month.
- IPTV / MCA Stream Internet Protocol television service delivered by MCA allowing viewing on computers, phones, or tablets via streaming, priced at €29/month.
- IP Telephony (Hemtelefoni) Voice telephony services delivered over the fiber network, with customized solutions tailored to customer needs for both residential and business users.
- Business Fiber (Företagsfiber)
Quantifiable outcome
- Connection completed within 1-2 weeks for ready areas
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use IP-Connect
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
IP-Connect technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
IP-Connect partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
IP-Connect competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zitius: Swedish open fiber network operator enabling multiple service providers over a shared infrastructure. Directly comparable to IP-Connect's 'öppet fibernät' model — both monetize wholesale-style open fiber rather than vertically integrated closed networks.
- Open Infra: European open-access fiber infrastructure provider serving multiple ISPs over a single physical network. Closest peer in business model (open fiber, multi-operator) to IP-Connect's Åland deployment, though operating at much larger scale.
- Bahnhof: Independent Swedish fiber ISP focused on fast, competitively priced broadband and freedom-of-choice positioning. Comparable to IP-Connect in being a non-incumbent consumer-focused fiber ISP competing on price and openness rather than bundled incumbency.
Broad incumbents
- DNA (Telenor Finland): Finnish telecom operator (part of Telenor) providing fiber and mobile services nationally. A relevant national-scale competitor and potential overbuilder on Åland.
- Tele2: Nordic telecom operator with fiber and mobile services in Sweden and the Baltics. Comparable as a regional challenger-incumbent in the Nordic broadband market, particularly relevant for Åland customers also served via Stockholm routes.
- GlobalConnect: One of the largest fiber network operators in the Nordics, providing wholesale and retail fiber services across multiple countries. Comparable as a fiber infrastructure operator in the same Nordic geography, though at substantially greater scale and breadth than IP-Connect.
- Telenor: Major Norwegian-headquartered telecom group with Nordic and international broadband operations (including DNA in Finland). Relevant peer for the broader Nordic fiber and connectivity competitive landscape surrounding IP-Connect.
- Telia Company: Largest Nordic telecom incumbent with extensive fiber, mobile, and TV services across Finland and the broader region. Competes with IP-Connect for Finnish broadband customers and could plausibly enter or expand on Åland.
- Elisa: Major Finnish telecom operator offering fiber broadband, mobile, and TV across Finland. Directly competes with IP-Connect for Finnish residential and business connectivity, with substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
Regional players
- T-Networks Åland (Ålands Telefon): Åland-based telecom operator providing connectivity across the islands — the most direct in-market competitor to IP-Connect on its home territory. Comparable as a regional incumbent with overlapping broadband and telephony offerings in the same geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
IP-Connect financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
IP-Connect leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IP-Connect funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
IP-Connect M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about IP-Connect
What does IP-Connect do?
IP-Connect develops and operates the only open fiber optic network on mainland Åland, providing residential and business customers with fiber broadband internet subscriptions across multiple speed tiers (10/10 Mbit up to 10/10 Gbit). In addition to core connectivity, the company offers complementary IT infrastructure services including web hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), data center colocation, IPTV/cable TV, and IP telephony delivered over its own fiber infrastructure.
Is IP-Connect a public or private company?
IP-Connect is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was IP-Connect founded?
IP-Connect was founded in 2009. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is IP-Connect based?
IP-Connect is headquartered in Mariehamn.
How does IP-Connect make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Fiber Broadband Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are web Hosting Services, VPS (Virtual Private Server), colocation Services, IPTV Services and IP Telephony.
Who are IP-Connect's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zitius, Open Infra and Bahnhof. Broad incumbents are DNA (Telenor Finland), Tele2, GlobalConnect, Telenor, Telia Company and Elisa. T-Networks Åland (Ålands Telefon) is listed as a regional player.
Does IP-Connect have an API?
No public API is recorded for IP-Connect.
What industry is IP-Connect in?
IP-Connect's product category is Fiber Telecommunications Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIADAE, Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers). Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4813.