2017
Why Operating in Real-Time Matters
The telecommunications market moves rapidly and it seems a day does not go by that you do not see a headline about new mobile plans, new VoIP and OTT apps being launched or a new acronym. It is a daunting task to keep up with all the market changes and even more difficult trying to remain competitive or lead the market. So how should carriers…
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The Real-Time Billing Cloud is designed to provide VoIP and mobile Communication Service Providers (CSPs) with a cloud-based platform from which they can build highly flexible wholesale and subscriber voice, data and SMS billing plans and bundles where usage can be monitored and billed on a real-time prepaid, postpaid and/or credit limited basis.
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VoIP and SIP trunking revenues growing strongly
The benefits of VoIP access and SIP trunking services are prompting enterprise customers to transition to fully converged, IP-based networks, without having to overhaul existing IT networks, according to Frost & Sullivan. The research firm forecasts that market revenue will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5% from 2015 to 2020…
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SIM-only plans to account for 30% of UK market by end of 2017
Research firm CCS Insight has released new findings which suggest the downfall of subsidized-handset contracts and the growth of SIM-only contracts for UK consumers. The news will be welcomed by the operators, who have been vying to move out of the subsidized-handset model for some time, primarily due to the cost. CCS Insight believe the proportion…
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IVR Technologies Releases Rich and Responsive Web Management Console
IVR Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce the release of their new Web Management Console. The Web Management Console provides secure and partitioned access for anytime and anywhere OSS/BSS access to the Talking SIP™ platform. Responsive in design, the Web Management Console dynamically scales to fit any screen size be it a smartphone…
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76% think regulators will never catch up with technology: Infographic
In the same week the FCC gave the thumbs up for LTE-U in the US, we decided to gather the thoughts of Telecoms.com readers on regulators in the telco and tech industries. Will regulators ever catch up with the rate of change in the telco and tech space? What areas should the rule makers be focusing on? Do they have too much influence in the M&A…
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Nearly half of mobile users still only talk and text – GSMA
Nearly half of the world’s mobile phone users still only use their devices to make voice calls and send SMS, according to a report from GSMA Intelligence. The Global Mobile Engagement Index (GMEI) classified users as ‘Aficionados’ (the most engaged), ‘Pragmatists’, ‘Networkers’ and ‘Talkers’ (the least engaged). The latter group,…
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The report titled “Global OSS-BSS Software Market 2016-2020” furnishes key information regarding the market drivers, restraints, growth opportunities, market trends, and segmentation. The global market for OSS-BSS software will gain momentum due to the prevalence of favorable market conditions worldwide. The global market for OSS-BSS software…
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VoLTE connections to grow to 3.33 bln in 2021
The number of VoLTE connections will grow to 3.33 billion by 2021 from 324 million at present, according to a research by Ovum. By 2021, the technology will penetrate 53 percent of total mobile subscriptions worldwide. The main reason behind this growth will be the need for operators to reduce costs, moving services from voice to mobile broadband.…
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Worldwide High 360 Million North American LTE Connections
Global 4G LTE connections soared 81% year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2016, according to data from 5G Americas released last week. North American LTE connections reached 360 million, researchers said. 4G LTE penetration and mobile wireless market share were highest in North America (U.S. and Canada) at 79%. By comparison, penetration of 4G LTE…
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