fonlos

fonlos is a Berlin-based B2B technology rental company operating as fonlos services GmbH & Co. KG. Founded in 2014, it sells hardware as a service rather than as a purchase: smartphones, tablets, laptops and other equipment are bundled with software, accessories and support into a single predictable monthly rate. Rental periods range from short-term arrangements starting at three days to long-term commitments of 12 to 48 months, a model intended to shift customers' technology spending from capital to operating expenditure.

Technical work at fonlos spans the full device lifecycle. The company handles mobile device management (MDM) configuration and device setup, IT asset management, hardware-software bundling, and end-of-life processing including device return, refurbishment and secure data erasure. Insurance and lifecycle support are folded into the same service package, so devices are managed from provisioning through reuse.

Since 2020 the company has equipped workplaces for business customers in Germany. Its projects include Europe's largest digital conference, innovation work for German mobility groups and hybrid-learning initiatives in education. The refurbishment and reuse element of its operations gives the model a sustainability dimension, and the service is designed to keep customer equipment technically current over the rental term.

Further information is available at https://fonlos.de/.