Mobile operators around the world are losing billions of dollars annually due to the spread of instant messaging. In 2014, according to the calculations by Juniper Networks, telecom companies lost more than $14 billion due to instant messaging and VoIP-services, which users use to replace traditional calls and SMS-messages. By 2018, the size of their losses could reach $386 billion. So why do providers need their own messaging platforms?
Call shops are also known as Public Call Offices (PCOs). They employ VoIP (voice over IP) technology for making calls. The call shop is similar to public telephone booths, and it’s mostly found in places where fixed telephony is not available. This business provides phones to make calls and, in particular, long-distance calls via VoIP.
As a VoIP Billing Solution Developer, we often face with clients doubts on what way is the best: to rent or own their own billing platform. Of course, in most cases, we recommend to get ownership of required license but sometimes we let off our leads giving up to a hosted billing providers. We know pros and cons of choosing both – a hosted billing solution and own one so you may found them here.
Voice over IP (VoIP) presents different challenges than a public switched telephone network (PSTN). It runs on the Internet and inherits several challenges for VoIP service providers for how to secure VoIP systems. Until now, security has been overshadowed by the attractiveness of VoIP technology.
Over the last two decades, the trade has soared in the telecom business. VoIP carrier providers attempt to come to terms with high customers’ demands. Most of them are digitally driven and experiencing technical development. And we are questioning: Is Wholesale VoIP alive?
Today it’s not easy to find VoIP providers with the best service. Nobody wants to be overcharged, poorly connected, or have dropped calls. Therefore, the ability to choose reliable VoIP providers is critical. Indeed, no one is insured against server crashes, software bugs, wrong settings, or human negligence. But it’s possible to choose the best, convenient service for you as a customer.
The telecom industry evolves like a shot. About 10 years ago it seemed as though everything would be stable and predictable, but today we see new business ideas appearing almost every day. So, in this post, we’re going to present one of the most interesting models and will provide a general overview how to start an MVNO.
What do you really need to start MVNO?