A2B INTERNET

What A2B INTERNET does

A2B Internet B.V. is a Dutch independent Internet Service Provider founded in 2010 by Erik Bais (who passed away in May 2024) and headquartered at Amsterdam Science Park, with operational offices in Purmerend. The company provides business-class internet connectivity (fiber, DSL, and Extended Ethernet) to Dutch SMBs, mid-market firms, and "Digital First" companies such as web hosts and cloud providers, and also operates a wholesale reseller channel through which IT MSPs rebrand A2B connectivity under their own labels. The 2026-dated OctoNona-co-branded logo indicates the firm is now positioned within an OctoNona holding group.

Its core technology is a proprietary A2B data-centric network spanning 16+ Dutch PoP locations, built on Juniper Networks vMX virtual routers running Junos OS on KVM/HP bare metal — the first global production deployment of vMX as a VNF. The network is peered at AMS-IX, SpeedIX, Frys-IX, and Asteroid IXP, and integrates APIs with Eurofiber, T-Mobile, KPN Wholesale, Ziggo Zakelijk, Relined, and a.fiber. A2B's distinctive intellectual property includes the Naughty Port anti-DDoS rating system (a heuristic scoring of network hygiene) and the fully automated partner portal with postcode check, quote module, contract management, and the A2B Connect loyalty programme.

The business model is recurring subscription revenue across five streams: business internet (fiber/DSL/Ethernet), Cloud Connect private VLANs to AWS/Azure/Oracle/Google/IBM/Salesforce/Nutanix/Alibaba, colocation via the DC1.Amsterdam brand (three Amsterdam datacenters), Acronis Cyber Protect backup/DR, and AMS-IX port + IP transit bundles (including ISP-in-a-Box BGP management and Managed RIPE Services). Pricing is quote-based by postcode; the company has no public pricing and operates with 1-10 employees on a bootstrapped, founder-led basis. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales via account managers with a partner-channel reseller programme and a Cloudscanner marketplace listing. The company is a member of RIPE and NLNOG and an active participant in the Dutch Freedom of Information Coalition.

Name

A2B INTERNET

Legal name

A2B-Internet

Website

https://a2b-internet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A2B Internet is a Dutch independent ISP providing business fiber, DSL, Cloud Connect, colocation, and backup services to SMBs, mid-market firms, and "Digital First" companies across 16+ Dutch PoPs, sold direct and through IT reseller channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Internet Connectivity

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud On-Ramps & Direct Connect Services (HDABALAA), Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG), Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF)

Keywords

• Business internet connectivity
• Fiber internet services
• Cloud connectivity services
• Datacenter colocation services
• ISP reseller platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Purmerend

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Internet Connections: Recurring subscription revenue from xDSL, FttO (fiber-to-the-office), and FttH (fiber-to-the-home) business internet connections. Sold directly and via resellers. Prices vary by connection type, speed, and location.
2. Cloud Connect: Monthly recurring revenue from private cloud connectivity (direct connections to AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google Cloud, etc.). Offered from office and on-net datacenter locations.
3. Colocation Services: Revenue from colocation services per rack or per rack unit, with variable power costs. Includes connectivity options of 1Gbps or 10Gbps. Offered in partnership with DC1.Amsterdam.
4. Acronis Cyber Protect: Revenue from Acronis backup and disaster recovery software (essentials, standard, and advanced tiers). Covers both office and remote worker devices, protecting against technical failures, break-ins, ransomware, and malware.
5. Reseller Revenue: IT resellers purchase connectivity services from A2B Internet and resell under their own brand, setting their own prices and margins. A2B earns wholesale revenue from the reseller's purchases.
6. AMS-IX Port + IP Transit: AMS-IX port combined with A2B IP Transit service, targeting startups and small businesses who do not yet generate sufficient peering traffic for a standard AMS-IX port. BGP management available (ISP-in-a-Box).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A2B Internet provides business-class internet connections (fiber, DSL, radio) and related connectivity services delivered over its own proprietary Dutch network with 16+ PoP locations. The portfolio spans Cloud Connect (private VLAN links to all major cloud platforms), colocation in Amsterdam datacenters via DC1.Amsterdam, Microsoft ExpressRoute, Acronis Cyber Protect backup/disaster recovery, AMS-IX peering, BGP management, and Managed RIPE services. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a fully automated reseller portal used by IT resellers and MSPs to resell connectivity under their own brand.

Product overview

A2B Internet is a Dutch independent Internet Service Provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of business connectivity solutions. The core offering centers on business-class internet connections (fiber and DSL) delivered via the company's own independent A2B network, combined with datacenter connectivity services and Cloud Connect for direct access to major cloud platforms. The product suite includes Cloud Connect (private connections to AWS, Azure, Oracle, IBM, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Nutanix, Alibaba Cloud), Microsoft ExpressRoute/Azure ExpressRoute for Microsoft cloud connectivity, colocation services, and Acronis backup/disaster recovery. Supporting infrastructure includes Juniper Networks vMX virtual routers, AMS-IX ports, BGP support, and Managed RIPE services. The reseller program with its automated partner portal and A2B Connect loyalty program enables IT partners to resell the full connectivity portfolio. The company also developed Naughty Port, an anti-DDoS solution featuring a rating system for networks based on security posture. All services are backed by a 99.9999% availability guarantee and full SLA coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DC1.Amsterdam: Colocation services brand offering dedicated rack space, half racks, and shared colocations across multiple Amsterdam datacenters.

Products and services

• Business Internet (Zakelijk Internet) Business-class internet connectivity delivered over A2B's own independent network, including fiber (glasvezel) at minimum 100 Mbit/s, DSL, and radio options. Designed for Digital First companies needing stable, high-speed, business-critical connectivity with full SLA and transparent performance monitoring.
• Cloud Connect Private VLAN connectivity from on-net datacenter locations or office premises directly to AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Nutanix, and Alibaba Cloud. Separate from the public internet, delivering guaranteed bandwidth, low latency, and high security with 99.9999% uptime SLA when configured redundantly.
• Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Private link service creating connections between Microsoft Azure data centers and customer infrastructure at office locations or A2B Internet datacenter PoPs. Bypasses the public internet for greater reliability, speed, lower latency, and higher security. No volume limits; incoming data transfer free, outgoing data charged at negotiated rates; fixed monthly port fee based on dual ports for high availability.
• Colocation Services (DC1.Amsterdam) Professional colocation services in three Amsterdam datacenters via DC1.Amsterdam, offered per rack, per half rack, or per rack unit for shared colocations. Includes connectivity options of 1Gbps or 10Gbps with variable power costs (pay only for actual consumption). Combined with Cloud Connect for direct cloud connections from datacenter locations.
• Reseller Program Partner program enabling IT resellers, MSPs, hosting and cloud companies to resell A2B Internet connectivity services under their own brand. Includes access to a fully automated Partner Portal with postcode check, quote module, order status, contract overview, invoicing, and the A2B Connect loyalty programme. Partners set their own selling prices and margins.
• Acronis Cyber Protect (Backup & Disaster Recovery) Backup and disaster recovery service available in essentials, standard, and advanced tiers, covering both office and remote worker devices. Protects against technical failures, intrusions, ransomware, and malware, with secure file synchronization, file sharing, and centralized management.
• AMS-IX Port with IP Transit Affordable AMS-IX port combined with A2B Internet IP Transit service, targeting startups and small businesses that do not yet generate sufficient peering traffic for a standard AMS-IX port. Makes Amsterdam Internet Exchange connectivity accessible to smaller parties.
• BGP Support (ISP-in-a-Box) BGP management support providing temporary or permanent management (ISP-in-a-Box) of BGP connections for customers who lack in-house network engineering capacity.
• Managed RIPE Services RIPE NCC resource management services covering IPv4, IPv6, and AS number management, offered in combination with A2B connectivity services to provide comprehensive network management for resellers and end customers (e.g., Shioda Consultancy).
• Fiber Connections (Glasvezel) Fiber optic business internet connections offering speeds of minimum 100 Mbit/s, scalable to handle peak usage. Subject to postcode availability check; available via the reseller portal.
• xDSL Connections DSL-based business internet connections available for locations where fiber is not accessible, described as a fast option when optimally configured.
• Datacenter Connectivity Direct connectivity to cloud platforms and fast internet with secure (co)location services across 16+ A2B PoP locations in the Netherlands. Includes advisory and support services to select the datacenter offering best value for money for specific business needs, with connections to AMS-IX, SpeedIX, Frys-IX, and Asteroid IXP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% availability guaranteed on connections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2019Juniper Networks vMX Virtual Router selected as the first Virtual Network Function (VNF) within A2B Internet's next-generation network platform. A2B Internet was the first globally to deploy vMX in production. The vMX enables fast convergence (3–4 seconds), automated provisioning via APIs, and painless IPv6 deployment, powered by 20 years of Junos OS development. Marcel van Opzeeland (Juniper): 'Juniper's state-of-the-art software enables partners and customers to deploy quickly and easily increasing their time to value.'
• EurofibercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Long-standing strategic partnership with Eurofiber for business fiber connections. A2B Internet has integrated the Eurofiber API fully into its partner portal, enabling automated ordering — a breakthrough in the Netherlands with A2B among the first providers to achieve this. A2B Internet participated in the Eurofiber Partner Academy to enhance knowledge of Eurofiber's offerings. Hans Messemaker, Director Indirect Sales Eurofiber: 'We are pleased that A2B Internet participated in the Eurofiber Partner Academy, enabling them to even more effectively advise their customers.'
• AcronissupportingTechnology or IntegrationA2B Internet offers Acronis Cyber Protect (essentials, standard, and advanced tiers) — backup and disaster recovery software protecting against technical failures, break-ins, ransomware, and malware. Covers office and remote worker devices with encrypted storage and centralised management.
• Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Salesforce, Nutanix, Alibaba Cloud)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud Connect provides direct private connections from A2B Internet on-net locations to all major cloud platforms via VLAN. No public internet involved — guaranteeing bandwidth, low latency, and high security. Switching between cloud providers is managed by A2B Internet and integrated transparently into the customer's IT environment.
• DataplacesupportingTechnology or IntegrationA2B Internet's 16th PoP location at Dataplace Alblasserdam (February 1). Also available at Dataplace Utrecht (Groenekan). Services include standard internet, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, and Amazon Direct Cloud connectivity. Dataplace: Tier III carrier-neutral datacenters in Rotterdam and Utrecht, part of Eurofiber Group since 2016. Holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, NEN 7510, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NCP BORG4, ISAE-3402 certifications.
• NLDC (National Datacenter)supportingTechnology or IntegrationA2B Internet connected at NLDC Eindhoven (High Tech Campus) and other NLDC locations. Services include standard internet, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, and Amazon Direct Cloud connectivity. NLDC: largest Dutch colocation provider, carrier and cloud-neutral. Six TIER III/IV datacenters (Aalsmeer, Almere, Oude Meer, Eindhoven, Groningen, Rotterdam). CO2-neutral; only uses wind energy. Only Dutch datacenter with a full TIER IV facility (Eindhoven), built to cradle-to-cradle principles.
• Cloudscanner (The Datacenter Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA2B Internet listed on Cloudscanner platform — a cloud and connectivity comparison marketplace launched by The Datacenter Group (TDCG). The platform enables partners and customers to compare and purchase connectivity alongside cloud, backup, security, and workplace services. CEO Siemon van den Berg: 'A2B is a very pleasant partner to work with. They are passionate about their craft and therefore an asset for Cloudscanner.'
• DC1.AmsterdamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationA2B Internet partnered with DC1.Amsterdam to offer colocation services across three Amsterdam datacenters. A2B Internet built a partner portal for DC1.Amsterdam providing insight into power charts and easy ordering of full/half racks and shared colocation. A2B Internet is expanding this portal to existing A2B customers. Single administrative environment for both internet and colocation — everything on one invoice.
• Shioda ConsultancyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShioda Consultancy resells connectivity services and Managed RIPE Services via the A2B portal. Kenji Shioda (Owner): 'Met de connectiviteitsdiensten en Managed RIPE Services van A2B Internet kunnen wij onze klanten superieure en naadloze IT-oplossingen bieden die afgestemd zijn op hun specifieke behoeften. Deze samenwerking stelt ons in staat om altijd de meest betrouwbare en efficiënte service te leveren.'
• VDB ComputersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVDB Computers resells A2B Internet connectivity (online back-up, hosted exchange, webhosting, VoIP) distributed over the A2B network. VDB Computers deliberately chose A2B for its portfolio and creativity, achieving speed, agility, and a successful business model.
• Nebula-OnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNebula-Online is an ICT service provider offering Hosted Exchange, Hosted Desktop, and Cloud services. A majority of hosted desktop solutions are delivered via A2B Internet DSL and Ethernet connections. Nebula-Online also started reselling additional services via the A2B portal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eurofiber: Dutch fiber wholesale operator and A2B's core wholesale partner. Operates a national fiber footprint that A2B resells through its portal; comparable in serving enterprise Dutch connectivity demand, though Eurofiber operates the underlying physical layer rather than an ISP layer.
• BIT (Stichting BIT Internet): Independent Dutch ISP and datacenter operator providing business internet, colocation, and cloud connectivity from multiple Dutch datacenters. Closest direct analog to A2B's positioning as a non-incumbent, technical-quality focused Dutch ISP serving SMB and mid-market.
• Worldstream: Dutch independent hosting, colocation, and dedicated server provider serving enterprise customers from multiple datacenters in the Netherlands. Comparable in offering carrier-neutral Dutch datacenter services combined with connectivity for SMB and mid-market clients.
• i3D.net: Dutch low-latency hosting, cloud, and connectivity provider serving gaming and enterprise workloads. Shares A2B's gaming-grade network design heritage and operates comparable Dutch PoP + multi-region connectivity infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• T-Mobile Netherlands: Dutch mobile and fixed business connectivity provider, with wholesale API integrated into A2B's partner portal. Competes for the same business connectivity buyers and is one of the named foreign-owned carriers A2B differentiates against.
• KPN: Largest incumbent Dutch telecom operator providing business internet, fiber, mobile, and cloud connectivity across the Netherlands. A2B explicitly markets independence from KPN, but competes for the same mid-market and enterprise connectivity buyers.
• Ziggo (VodafoneZiggo): Major Dutch cable and business connectivity provider (Ziggo Zakelijk), one of three incumbents A2B explicitly positions against. Comparable in serving Dutch business internet demand at scale, but with a foreign-owned (Liberty Global/Vodafone) parent.

Emerging players

• Relined: Dutch dark fiber and connectivity provider, integrated into A2B's partner portal for ordering. Operates a focused fiber footprint serving Dutch enterprise and carrier customers — a partial-overlap emerging peer rather than a full-ISP competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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