Oxio

OXIO is a telecom-as-a-service platform that provides cloud-based mobile network services. It offers a white-label solution that enables enterprises, brands, and mobile operators to launch their customized mobile services without owning network infrastructure. OXIO offers a cloud-based console and an API, enabling companies to create a personalized mobile services within minutes. Oxio also offers “BrandIQ,” a business insight solution that analyzes mobile signals and patterns.

As of November 2024, the company operated in multiple countries, with a significant presence in Mexico, the US, and Latin America. OXIO's platform supports various use cases, including branded mobile virtual network operators, IoT, machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity, and enterprise mobility solutions. 

In February 2023, Cogeco Connexion acquired OXIO's telecommunications activities, though OXIO continued to operate independently under its brand. OXIO's proprietary software, “gaiia,” was licensed to Cogeco as part of the transaction. This software was designed to replace multiple programs typically used by traditional operators, streamlining operations and reducing costs.

OXIO reported a 48% increase in network traffic and a 55% rise in M2M line activations in 2023 compared to the previous year. 

Key customers and partnerships

OXIO secured partnerships with several prominent companies across various industries in Mexico, such as Grupo Bimbo, a food manufacturer; Mercado Pago, a major financial technology company; VEMO, a clean tech company; and Red Clic, a service by Mexican retail giant Casa Ley. OXIO also had a strategic partnership with moBig, where the latter leveraged OXIO’s telecom solutions to engage prominent clients like Huawei and Farmacias Guadalajara (November 2024). OXIO expanded its reach to the energy sector by partnering with Terra Energy, a solar panel technology company. In the US, OXIO powered MobileX's prepaid service offerings, which were available through Walmart (November 2024).