We understand the complex network and connectivity environments that prohibit businesses from expanding around the world. We understand that speed of implementation and reliable working systems are key to growing a profitable business. This is why, at iONLINE, we invest all our effort into building those networks for you, and simplifying and streamlining the management of the elements that make wireless connectivity solutions work better.
Connecting people and things to our global network is our passion, and is strongly rooted in WHY we do what we do.
In 2005, iONLINE’s CEO and founder David Farquharson launched iONLINE, a premier internet solutions provider (ISP), with the vision of becoming South Africa's leading ISP for corporates. Starting from a small office, David worked tirelessly to build a customer-focused ISP, with an initial investment raised through trusted friends and family setting iONLINE on its journey.
As the company grew, its offerings expanded, and the team developed proprietary tools and products to manage its diverse solutions and services. One such tool, ‘CloudAPN’, launched in early 2014, enabled seamless management of client SIM cards, providing them with mobile internet access via their preferred carrier.
A pivotal moment came just months later, when one of our mobile network operators (MNOs) was introduced to the system. Impressed by its capabilities, they requested a licence to on-sell it to their clients. This marked the transformation of an internal tool into a revolutionary product. Renamed CentralFlex, the platform set a new standard for connectivity management.
Over the years, our Connected Networks solution has grown into a global offering, supporting clients across 220 countries and territories, on over 700 networks.
Today, we are growing faster than ever before, powered by a fully remote workforce located across five continents. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, our team is dedicated to the pursuit of becoming the world's number one IoT connectivity provider.
At iONLINE, every employee has the ability to shape and build onto what we've already done as an organisation. Our solutions help save lives, keep people safe and enable learning. We love creating solutions that advance humanity and bring the world together for a more connected future. We love that we get to help organisations around the world stay connected, so that they can focus on what matters most, while we focus on making their vision and mission possible.
While working at iONLINE, everything we do impacts the world around us.
The question is: Are you ready?
Every member of our team cares deeply about quality, equality and integrity.
To deliver advanced global IoT connectivity solutions that empower enterprises to drive innovation, unlock potential, and thrive by bringing devices alive in a fully connected world.
Connect Earth's Devices Intelligently
Our vision reflects iONLINE’s role in shaping the future of global connectivity. We envision a world where devices don’t just function but “live and connect” within a thriving, resilient, secure, ecosystem. This enables companies to innovate and industries to grow, powered by seamless, secure, and sustainable connectivity. iONLINE is at the centre of this transformation, offering the connectivity infrastructure and solutions that enable businesses to unlock their full connected device potential.
It’s not good enough to have a mission and a vision - we need to consistently push the boundaries and deliver on our promise. We thrive on pushing these boundaries every day, ensuring we don’t forget where we came from and where we're going.
Our promise is to provide a world-class managed wireless network service with unparalleled efficiency and reliability.
I – innovation – inspire – influence - impact
We build innovative offerings to meet our clients needs, inspiring growth and influencing change.
We aim to always remain optimistic when solving our clients' needs and challenges
Never giving up until the solution, problem, challenge or request has been successfully accomplished
Listen, listen, listen is one of our most important attributes
We work with integrity and respond in line with company policies, solution guidelines, and product rules, ensuring the integrity of our offering
We aspire to understand our clients' true needs
We aim to always exceed our clients' expectations