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If you’re the first MVNO in your market, build the MVNE
Roman Khalenkov
October 15, 2026
A reseller launched a mobile service on one of our customers’ platforms without having to consult PortaOne. In a mature market that is normal. In a market with no MVNE, the first entrant has to build the machinery itself, and then decide whether it belongs to one brand or to everyone who comes next.
Technology
If you’re the first MVNO in your market, build the MVNE
A reseller launched a mobile service on one of our customers’ platforms without having to consult PortaOne. In a mature market that is normal. In a market with no MVNE, the first entrant has to build the machinery itself, and then decide whether it belongs to one brand or to everyone who comes next.
Roman Khalenkov
October 15, 2026
Technology
A Good Softphone Comes from a Vendor Who Never Stops Building It
A great softphone isn’t just a checklist item you buy once and forget. It is an ongoing pursuit where your vendor must continuously update and adapt to changing platforms and user expectations. Find out why standing still is the fastest way to fall behind in telecom.
Roman Khalenkov
August 18, 2026
Technology
Softphone Push Notifications: Why Reliable Call Delivery Is Harder Than It Looks
Every softphone vendor promises reliable push notifications. The real test comes months after launch, when battery restrictions, platform updates, and device-specific behavior start affecting call delivery. Here’s what providers should know before choosing a softphone vendor.
Roman Khalenkov
July 30, 2026
Technology
Real-Time Charging for Prepaid MVNOs in Pakistan: What First-time Licensees Need to Know
Pakistan’s first MVNO licensees will enter a prepaid-led market with razor-thin ARPU, and PTA’s one-year commencement deadline leaves no room to retrofit billing later. Here’s why real-time charging, shared wallets, and balance-bucket logic need to work correctly from day one.
Roman Khalenkov
July 21, 2026
Technology
Your AI Cost Problem: AI Margins Live Between Two Invoices
At the end of each month, AI service companies face a glaring structural gap between customer invoices and vendor bills that rarely meet at the account level. While finance can see total revenue and overall costs, they often remain blind to per-customer profitability. Modern AI billing infrastructure must bridge this gap, transforming margin from a monthly estimate into a precisely measured output.
Rob Sikorski
July 2, 2026
Technology
Your first AI price is a guess. The second one needs usage data
Most AI companies set their first price before they have enough usage data to know whether they’ve priced their services correctly.
Rob Sikorski
June 25, 2026