Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets

Airties has agreed to acquire Aprecomm, extending its reach in emerging broadband markets.

Financial terms were not disclosed. After the deal closes, Aprecomm will operate as an Airties subsidiary and continue serving customers in its existing markets.

The acquisition brings together two companies that provide software to internet service providers managing home and business broadband networks. It adds Aprecomm's presence in India, South Asia, Southeast Asia and other developing regions to Airties' footprint among larger broadband operators.

Founded in Bengaluru in 2016, Aprecomm says it manages more than seven million homes and business locations and serves more than 50 internet service providers worldwide. Its software helps operators monitor Wi-Fi and broadband performance, make network adjustments and reduce service issues in customers' homes.

Airties has built its business around software that helps broadband operators oversee in-home connectivity and customer support processes. The combination would create product and research links between the two businesses and add Aprecomm's artificial intelligence expertise to Airties' broader offering for service providers.

Market expansion

The deal signals a stronger push by Airties into higher-growth broadband markets, particularly across Asia-Pacific and South America. Aprecomm's products are designed for operators in markets where average revenue per user is lower than in many developed economies, a factor that can shape how broadband providers spend on network software and customer support tools.

That complements Airties' existing customer base among large operators. Many Tier 1 broadband providers already use its software across fibre, cable, DSL and fixed wireless access networks.

The combined group plans to maintain separate offerings under the Airties and Aprecomm brands, allowing it to tailor products for operators with different budgets, network types and subscriber profiles.

Metin Taskin, chief executive officer and co-founder of Airties, pointed to the regional opportunity created by the transaction.

"Aprecomm is very well positioned in growth markets like India and Southeast Asia, so we now have an unmatched foundation to accelerate our expansion further across Asia-Pacific and into South America, two markets where demand for intelligent connectivity is growing at extraordinary speed," said Taskin.

He also tied the transaction to a broader product strategy in broadband automation.

"In addition, the acquisition is aligned with our vision of helping ISPs move to agentic AI platforms for the connected home, where the network autonomously anticipates, adapts and acts to provide the best broadband connectivity experience, lower churn and unlock new revenue for ISPs," Taskin said.

Product fit

The companies' portfolios overlap in broadband optimisation, but they have targeted different parts of the market. Aprecomm has focused on self-healing Wi-Fi and broadband software for operators seeking lower-cost tools, while Airties has concentrated on larger service providers that need broader network oversight across multiple access technologies.

Airties' product suite includes Airties Home, Airties Pro and Airties Multi. The products help operators manage customer connectivity, service performance and support operations at scale.

Aprecomm's software suite is designed to give operators real-time network insights and automated adjustments intended to improve in-home broadband quality. For internet service providers, these tools can affect operating costs, support volumes and customer retention.

The transaction reflects continued consolidation in software markets serving telecoms operators, as providers face pressure to reduce customer complaints, improve in-home Wi-Fi performance and find new service revenues in mature broadband segments. Emerging markets add another challenge, as operators often need lower-cost products that still address network reliability and customer experience.

Pramod Gummaraj, chief executive officer and co-founder of Aprecomm, said the acquisition gives the company's products a broader platform.

"Joining Airties, the industry's pioneer and leader in advancing connectivity experience, is a strong validation of the vision that has shaped Aprecomm from the start," said Gummaraj.

"Aprecomm was built with the belief that every service provider should be able to deliver a far more intelligent and reliable broadband experience. This combination gives us a broader platform to take that vision further and extend our impact across more markets globally," Gummaraj said.

Guharajan Sivakumar, chief technology officer and co-founder of Aprecomm, highlighted the technical foundation Aprecomm brings to the combined company.

"This combination brings together Airties' global reach and Aprecomm's AI-native platform. With our edge AI, cloud-native architecture, and vendor-agnostic design, we have a strong foundation to deliver smarter, more scalable connectivity experiences to service providers worldwide," said Sivakumar.

The acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete later in 2026.