Description

United Internet AG functions as a comprehensive internet service provider, operating through its subsidiaries across four core segments: Consumer Access, Business Access, Consumer Applications, and Business Applications. For individual customers, the company delivers various connectivity options, including fixed-line broadband and mobile internet, often bundled with features like home networking, online storage, telephony, and IP-based television. Business clients are offered a range of telecommunications products, from dedicated fiber-optic connections to tailored ICT solutions, encompassing voice, data, and network services, as well as infrastructure support for both national and international carriers and ISPs. Beyond connectivity, United Internet provides an array of application-based services for both consumers and businesses, available through either advertising-supported or fee-based models. These offerings include domain registration, website creation and hosting, server solutions, cloud services, and e-commerce platforms. The company also supplies personal information management tools such as email, calendars, and contact lists, alongside collaborative work tools, online file storage, and office productivity software. Its access products are marketed under prominent brands like yourfone, smartmobile.de, 1&1, and 1&1 versatel. Application services are offered through well-known names such as GMX, mail.com, WEB.DE, home.pl, Arsys, STRATO, IONOS, Fasthosts, InterNetX, united-domains, and World4You. Furthermore, United Internet delivers specialized domain management services via the Sedo brand and online advertising solutions through United Internet Media. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Montabaur, Germany, the company boasts a substantial international presence, serving markets in numerous countries including Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Poland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico.