The MVNO model has been in prevalence for more than one decade. It has been relatively successful in the developed world, which can be gauged by looking at the projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 9% between 2017 and 2022. Of late, the technology powering MVNOs in the developed world is reaching developing countries such as Thailand, India and Philippines. As a result, we are expected to see a striking change in the fortunes of MVNO in the developing countries. One of the most coveted MVNO technologies pertains to convergent billing, which is implemented by a centralized real-time charging system like Online Charging System (OCS).
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Empower MVNO with A Feature-Rich Intuitive Convergent Charging Platform
Convergent charging is an essential requirement of modern-day MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators). It is the holy-grail of billing as it can empower your monetization and billing strategy. The inherent strength of a convergent charging platform lies in its real-time charging functionality, which ensures all the services delivered by an operator are charged accurately.
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Why MVNOs Need Convergent Charging More Than Ever After Covid-19 Outbreak?
Covid-19 pandemic outbreak has impacted the fate of many businesses in 2020. However, telecom industry has stood strong in these times, and has allowed people to stay in touch via technology. It does deserve special credit for mitigating the impact by allowing companies to operate via work-from-home model. Despite all the work, telecom industry is still experiencing a trend of reduced revenues, which can be attributed to the excess use of OTT platforms like Skype, Whatsapp, and more recently ‘Zoom’ calling. To counter these OTT platforms, there is an exigent need for convergent charging and more flexible monetization solutions.
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