What Slovanet, a.s. does

Slovanet, a.s. is a privately held Slovak alternative telecommunications operator founded in 2000, headquartered in Bratislava, and self-described as the largest alternative (non-incumbent) telecom provider originating from Slovakia. The company delivers fixed internet access (via optical fiber, VDSL, and Wi-Fi technologies), digital television (the IPTV-based Slovanet TV service and cable TV), VoIP telephony, and a cloud storage service called Moja Aktovka built on ownCloud, targeting both households (primary) and businesses (secondary). Service is distributed nationwide through Slovanet's own fiber optic, wireless, and cable networks supplemented by partner networks, with sales conducted via the company website, customer service phone lines (0800 608 608), physical sales points, and a dedicated business portal (biznis.slovanet.net). Multi-platform TV access is provided via iOS, Android, Smart TV, and Apple TV applications.

The underlying technology stack combines owned telecommunications infrastructure (fiber, wireless, cable) with two disclosed own data centers in Slovakia that host cloud services, ensuring data residency for Moja Aktovka. Slovanet TV offers up to 140 channels including 50+ in HD, a 7-day program archive, up to 120 hours of network-based recording, pause-live-TV, and simultaneous viewing on up to four devices. Wi-Fi Mesh solutions extend whole-home coverage, and VoIP calling is offered with free on-network calls. The Moja Aktovka cloud storage product supports WebDAV protocol for third-party client access and desktop/mobile sync clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

The business model is subscription-recurring across all five revenue streams (internet, television, telephony, bundled internet+TV packages, and cloud storage), with monthly billing and pricing that varies by technology, speed tier, and address-based availability. Promotional pricing (e.g., 50% off for 12 months) is used to drive subscriber acquisition and bundle penetration. The company reports serving more than 100,000 customers and markets itself on nationwide coverage, 25 years of market presence, and own infrastructure as its principal differentiators. No public revenue, funding events, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Slovanet, a.s.

Legal name

Slovanet, a.s.

Website

https://slovanet.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Slovanet is a privately held Slovak alternative telecommunications operator providing fixed internet, digital television, VoIP telephony, and cloud storage services to over 100,000 households and businesses across Slovakia through its own and partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly recurring subscription fees for internet connectivity through optical fiber, VDSL, and wireless technologies. Pricing varies by technology, speed tier, and location. Services offered with and without contract commitment.
2. Television Services: Monthly fees for TV services including Slovanet TV (IPTV) and cable television. Basic package includes 50+ HD channels with optional thematic and premium add-on packages. Revenue from set-top box rentals and add-on packages.
3. Telephony Services: Voice services including VoIP telephony with free calls within Slovanet network and competitive rates for external calls.
4. Bundled Packages: Combined internet and television packages offered at promotional rates (50% discount for 12 months), providing bundled savings and customer lock-in.
5. Cloud Storage (Moja Aktovka): Cloud-based file storage and synchronization service with desktop and mobile clients, generating subscription revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Slovanet is a Slovak telecommunications operator providing fixed-line internet access (fiber optic, VDSL, and wireless), digital television (IPTV and cable), and VoIP telephony services to residential and business customers across Slovakia. The company also offers the Moja Aktovka cloud storage service and operates its own Slovak data centers to support these services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optical Internet Fiber optic-based fixed internet service for residential and business customers in Slovakia, available at speeds up to 1000 Mbit/s.
• VDSL Internet VDSL-based fixed internet access service delivered over copper lines for residential and business customers.
• Wi-Fi Internet Fixed wireless internet access service delivered via Slovanet's own wireless network for residential and business customers.
• Slovanet TV (IPTV) Digital IPTV service providing access to 140 channels including HD channels, available via Slovanet's set-top box for residential and business customers.
• Cable Television Digital cable television service distributed via Slovanet's own cable network for residential and business customers.
• Slovanet VoIP Voice over IP telephony service with free calls within the Slovanet network, available as part of bundled or standalone packages for residential and business customers.
• Moja Aktovka Cloud storage and file synchronization service based on ownCloud, hosted in Slovanet's own Slovak data centers, accessible via web portal, mobile apps, and WebDAV.
• Bundled Internet + TV + Phone Packages Combined subscription packages that bundle internet, digital television, and/or telephony into a single discounted offering for residential and business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1000 Mbit internet speed
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DSi Data: Slovak alternative ISP providing internet connectivity services to households and businesses, similar in scale, geographic focus, and alternative operator positioning to Slovanet.
• Orange Slovensko: Major mobile and fixed-line operator in Slovakia providing internet, TV, and mobile services, directly competing for the same household and business customers with bundled offerings.
• Slovak Telekom: The incumbent fixed and mobile telecom operator in Slovakia, offering the same core services as Slovanet (internet, TV, voice) with broader infrastructure and stronger brand presence — the principal competitor for Slovanet's residential and business segments.
• SWAN: Slovak telecommunications provider offering fixed internet, TV, and mobile services, with similar service portfolio and alternative operator positioning to Slovanet.
• A1 Slovakia: Alternative fixed and mobile telecom operator in Slovakia (subsidiary of A1 Telekom Austria Group) providing internet, TV, voice, and mobile services — comparable in service portfolio and competitive positioning.
• Antik Telecom: Slovak alternative telecom operator providing fiber internet, TV, and voice services to both households and businesses — a direct competitor in the alternative operator segment with similar positioning and service portfolio.
• Vodafone Slovakia (UPC Slovakia): Cable TV and broadband operator in Slovakia with overlapping internet and TV offerings, particularly competing in the cable TV segment where Slovanet also operates cable infrastructure.

Regional players

• T-Mobile Czech Republic: Major Czech fixed and mobile operator offering similar bundled internet, TV, and voice services; relevant regional comparable for Slovak market dynamics in the CEE region.
• Magyar Telekom: Hungarian incumbent operator with similar bundled service offerings (internet, TV, voice, mobile); provides a regional comparable for service portfolio and operational model in the CEE market.
• O2 Czech Republic: Major Czech fixed and mobile operator with similar bundled service offerings; regional peer providing comparable market positioning and service portfolio in a neighboring CEE market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SlovanetMedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/slovanet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slovanet
• Instagraminstagram.com/slovanet_as

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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