UK IoT provider Wireless Logic has acquired Arqia, Brazil’s largest independent authorised MVNO.

This acquisition marks a milestone in Wireless Logic’s global expansion, reinforcing its position as a partner for enterprises navigating local and cross-border IoT connectivity.

Arqia’s understanding of the rapidly growing Latin America market and its ability to connect millions of endpoints will extend support for enterprises scaling their IoT deployments across the region.

Arqia, part of the Datora Group, specialises in M2M and IoT connectivity, offering secure connections that enable seamless communication between devices. Its services help businesses across industries improve productivity and drive innovation.

With more than three million managed connections and more than 200 employees, Arqia has established itself as a major player. The acquisition enhances Wireless Logic’s ability to deliver fast, reliable and compliant connectivity in the region.

Arqia’s MVNO licence, one of just 15 authorised MVNO licences issued by Brazilian telecommunications agency Anatel (www.gov.br/anatel), allows national mobile and IoT services via existing infrastructure, removing the need for new network builds. 

“This is an important new chapter for Arqia and our customers,” said Tomas Fuchs, CEO at Arqia. “Joining the Wireless Logic group marks an important and positive transition for Arqia, as we move forward independently from the Datora Group. Its global expertise and resources complement our experience and leadership in the region, creating a partnership that will bring added value to enterprises deploying connected devices. We are excited to create new opportunities for growth and innovation.”

Oliver Tucker, CEO at Wireless Logic, added: “Arqia’s skilled team brings extensive expertise in the Latin American market, along with valuable insights and capabilities that perfectly align with our global growth vision. Together, we can extend our reach and deliver cutting-edge IoT connectivity that enables enterprises to scale seamlessly and seize new opportunities in an increasingly connected world. We’re excited for the journey ahead.”

This agreement strengthens Wireless Logic’s position by driving global expansion, diversifying market channel, and enhancing its service portfolio. The acquisition builds on the company’s recent additions of Webbing, Blue Wireless and IoThink.

Founded in Brazil in 2011 as the mobile services unit of Datora, Arqia (arqia.com.br) specialises in IoT and serves as an enabling platform for companies across various sectors to enter the mobile services and value-added market through the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) model.

Founded in 1993, Grupo Datora (datora.net) operates in international markets, with offices in the USA, Guatemala, Argentina, Colombia, France and Israel. In addition, its network is connected to more than 300 global operators and more than 1000 local partners, ensuring broad coverage and reliability for its users.

Wireless Logic is a global IoT provider that simplifies and automates IoT connectivity and management for any device, anywhere. With more than 14 million IoT devices connected in 165 countries and partnerships with over 50 mobile networks, it provides global coverage and local services that help fast-track projects. With its purpose-built platform and dedicated IoT network, Wireless Logic helps users securely connect and manage assets across any network and number of deployments. This simplifies supply chains, accelerates time to market, lowers the total cost of ownership and delivers connectivity that works.

Wireless Logic (www.wirelesslogic.com) is backed by Montagu, a mid-market private equity firm.