Uplink

Uplink operates a neutral settlement exchange for Wi-Fi offload and roaming, providing the commercial marketplace layer that enables wireless carriers, venue operators, and connectivity providers to monetize and consume Wi-Fi offload capacity at scale. Built entirely on existing industry standards including Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0, OpenRoaming, RADIUS/Diameter, and WRIX frameworks, Uplink replaces bilateral roaming agreements with a single-integration marketplace model. Access network providers (venue operators, neutral hosts, managed Wi-Fi providers) transform idle Wi-Fi infrastructure into monetized assets with dynamic pricing by corridor, time-of-day, or QoS tier, while demand-side participants (MNOs, MVNOs, eSIM providers, enterprises) reduce cellular CAPEX by offloading indoor traffic to verified Wi-Fi networks. The platform handles automated session metering, reconciliation, and settlement with full transaction finality, eliminating manual spreadsheet reconciliation and billing disputes. Uplink enables onboarding from signed agreement to live traffic in days rather than months, with dynamic rate discovery and automated partner matching. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, United States, the company has raised approximately $10 million at the Series A stage from investors including Framework Ventures, Blockchange, Stratos, Outlier Ventures, and Hubraum.