Following an elaborate vendor selection process, Telekom Deutschland has selected Compax as its technology partner to implement the platform based on their comprehensive BSS/OSS solution portfolio. Ranging from online charging and other network components to mobile core integration as well as wholesale and retail BSS functionality, the scope covers all aspects required for a fully enabled go-to-market. Telekom Deutschland “Telco as a Service” 

In addition, Compax provides fully managed services, including both platform and business operations support for both MVNOs and retail and wholesale brands.

This was preceded by considerations by Telekom Deutschland regarding the launch of a new “Telco as a Service” (TaaS) offering. With this, the company aims to strategically enhance its infrastructure for collaborations with MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators). Becoming a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), the German telco market leader is introducing a new market entry model, enabling brands to offer connectivity services through their TaaS platform.

“Compax has been working for Deutsche Telekom in various projects for more than 15 years. We are proud of what we have achieved in the process and this new project marks another milestone in our long-term relationship with DT, a true honor and pleasure. The TaaS platform has the potential to transform the market, and we are absolutely dedicated to playing our part,”

said Leopold Kojeder, CEO of Compax.

Anna Hinken, SVP Mobile Wholesale at Telekom Deutschland, added:

“At Telekom Deutschland our vision is to become a truly digital telco. Getting the TaaS platform off the ground is a critical piece of the puzzle. We have found the right technology partner in Compax and are certain that we can tap into an exciting growth market for companies looking to provide extended digital services.”

The concept of Telco as a Service (TaaS) represents a significant evolution in the telecom industry. It enables network operators to decouple infrastructure from services, allowing third parties—such as MVNOs, enterprises, and digital brands—to launch their own connectivity services without heavy investments in telecom infrastructure. By leveraging a modular, cloud-native platform, TaaS allows for faster time-to-market, reduced operational complexity, and scalability tailored to specific business needs.

Compared to traditional MVNE setups, TaaS takes a more flexible and API-driven approach, offering a modern architecture similar to what players like Vodafone’s MVNE solutions or Orange Wholesale’s plug-and-play platforms provide. However, Telekom Deutschland’s strategy is distinctive in its full-stack, end-to-end offering through a unified partnership with Compax. This positions the company competitively not only in Germany but across the European MVNO landscape, where demand for agile, cost-effective, and customizable mobile solutions continues to grow.

By adopting TaaS, Telekom Deutschland is not just creating a platform; it is establishing a digital ecosystem where connectivity becomes a service layer, enabling innovation across sectors such as IoT, fintech, retail, and mobility. This collaborative approach is expected to attract a new wave of partners—from niche lifestyle brands to large enterprises—seeking to add mobile connectivity to their service portfolios without entering the telco business directly.