Anton Pustovoi

As it becomes harder and harder to make a profit off data reselling, telecom operators are turning to value-added services (VAS) to drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction. In this story, we explore how telecoms are leveraging VAS to unlock new new revenue streams – and transforming the industry as they do it.

There is a powerful synergy between IoT and 5G, and it’s having a massive impact on the telecom industry – right now. In this blog story, we explore the trends, benefits, and use cases of IoT in telecommunications in the 5G era, in order to uncover what the future holds not just for telecoms, but also for businesses (and consumers) in every sector.

5G is here, but so many questions remain. Where is the telecom world heading with it? How do 5G networks work? Is a 5G platform worth investing in? And what regions are making good headway? Here, our investigative team at PortaOne tries to collect all the answers and figure out once and for all what today’s communication services providers should do with 5G.

Looking for some new ideas for expanding your cloud PBX service? You’ve come to the right blog. True, this may at first seem like a typical PortaOne big-picture story about the history of change in telecom – but in reality it’s an idea factory for unlocking new cloud PBX and call center revenue streams. (And cultivating stronger customer relationships while you’re at it.)

You’ve heard the term, you followed the trend back in the day, and now you might even think that softswitch is in the rear-view mirror in the telecom industry. Well, there’s more to the softswitch story than you think! And guess what: our friend the softswitch is not missing, it’s just transformed. So join us as we delve into the past, present, and future of this fundamental system and explore the impact it has had (and continues to have) on the modern telecommunications landscape.

Nigeria’s telecom landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with new legislation that allows Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to enter the market. With 31 new MVNO licenses already granted by the Nigerian Communications Commission under a new tiered framework, competition is set to reshape the sector. In this story, we uncover the unique role that MVNOs will play in innovation, connectivity, and free consumer choice. We’ll also dive into the key strategies for success that are determining which MVNO in Nigeria will win.