Telecommunications
Streamline billing, top-ups, and digital service payments for telecom operators and mobile service providers. Telecommunications companies need payment solutions that handle high-volume transactions, recurring billing, and diverse customer payment preferences.📱 Mobile-First
Optimized for mobile users and on-the-go payments
⚡ High Volume
Process millions of transactions with enterprise reliability
Why Telecom Companies Choose Payvessel
📶 Mobile-Optimized Infrastructure
Built for the mobile-first telecom industry:- USSD integration for feature phone users
- Mobile money and carrier billing support
- SMS payment confirmations and receipts
- Progressive web apps for cross-platform compatibility
💰 Recurring Billing Excellence
Manage subscription lifecycles efficiently:- Automated recurring billing and renewals
- Failed payment retry logic and dunning management
- Flexible billing cycles and proration
- Subscription upgrade/downgrade handling
🌍 Global Reach
Serve customers across multiple markets:- Multi-currency billing and payments
- Local payment method integration
- Regional compliance and tax handling
- Cross-border revenue settlement
Telecom Payment Solutions
📞 Postpaid Billing
Monthly billing and automated payment collection
💳 Prepaid Top-ups
Instant airtime and data bundle purchases
📺 Digital Services
OTT platforms, streaming, and value-added services
💰 Mobile Money
Mobile wallet services and financial products
🌐 IoT Connectivity
Device connectivity and M2M service billing
🏢 Enterprise Solutions
B2B telecom services and bulk billing
Key Features for Telecom
Recurring Billing Management
Recurring Billing Management
- Automated Billing Cycles: Daily, weekly, monthly, and custom cycles
- Proration Handling: Automatic calculations for mid-cycle changes
- Failed Payment Recovery: Intelligent retry logic with dunning campaigns
- Subscription Analytics: Customer lifetime value and churn analysis
- Billing Notifications: SMS and email alerts for upcoming charges
Mobile Payment Integration
Mobile Payment Integration
- Carrier Billing: Direct carrier billing for digital services
- USSD Integration: *123# style payments for feature phones
- Mobile Money: MTN Mobile Money, M-Pesa, Orange Money support
- SMS Payments: Text-to-pay for simple transactions
- App-based Payments: In-app purchase flows for mobile applications
Revenue Optimization
Revenue Optimization
- Dynamic Pricing: Real-time pricing adjustments based on demand
- Promotional Campaigns: Discount codes and promotional pricing
- Usage-based Billing: Pay-per-use and tiered pricing models
- Revenue Sharing: Automated partner and affiliate commission payments
- Analytics Dashboard: Real-time revenue and payment performance insights
Use Cases by Service Type
📱 Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
1
Customer Onboarding
Seamless SIM activation with payment collection and KYC verification
2
Prepaid Services
Real-time airtime top-ups, data bundles, and service activations
3
Postpaid Billing
Automated monthly billing with flexible payment options
4
Value-Added Services
Premium SMS, ringtones, mobile insurance, and digital content
🌐 Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Broadband Billing: Monthly internet service billing and upgrades
- Installation Fees: One-time setup and equipment charges
- Overage Charges: Usage-based billing for data overages
- Service Bundles: TV, internet, and phone package billing
📺 OTT and Digital Services
- Streaming Subscriptions: Video and music streaming service billing
- Gaming Services: In-game purchases and subscription management
- Cloud Services: Storage and software-as-a-service billing
- Educational Content: E-learning platform and course payments
Regional Payment Methods
🌍 Africa
- M-Pesa (Kenya, Tanzania)
- MTN Mobile Money (Multi-country)
- Orange Money (West Africa)
- Airtel Money (East Africa)
🌏 Asia
- Alipay and WeChat Pay (China)
- GrabPay (Southeast Asia)
- UPI (India)
- GCash (Philippines)
Integration Options
API Integration
API Integration
Full API integration for custom billing systems and customer portals
USSD Gateway
USSD Gateway
*123# style payments for feature phones and unbanked customers
SMS Integration
SMS Integration
Text-based payment flows with automatic confirmation and receipts
Web Portal
Web Portal
Customer self-service portals for bill payments and account management
Success Stories
Regional Mobile Operator
Regional Mobile Operator
Challenge: A West African mobile operator needed to increase prepaid top-up rates and reduce customer churn due to payment friction.Solution: Integrated multiple mobile money providers with USSD fallback for feature phone users.Results:
- 75% increase in successful top-up attempts
- 40% reduction in customer churn
- 300% increase in mobile money transaction volume
- Support for 15+ local payment methods
Digital Service Provider
Digital Service Provider
Challenge: A streaming service wanted to expand across emerging markets but struggled with local payment acceptance and failed subscriptions.Solution: Implemented carrier billing and mobile money with intelligent payment retry logic.Results:
- Expanded to 8 new markets in 6 months
- 85% reduction in failed subscription payments
- 200% increase in subscriber base
- 60% improvement in customer lifetime value
Compliance and Security
🛡️ Telecom Security
- PCI DSS compliance for card transactions
- Telecom-grade encryption standards
- Fraud detection for high-volume transactions
- SIM card security integration
📋 Regulatory Compliance
- Telecom billing regulations compliance
- Customer data protection (GDPR, etc.)
- Financial services regulations
- Local tax and levy collection
Telecom Expertise: Our team understands telecom billing cycles, customer acquisition costs, and the unique challenges of serving diverse customer bases across different markets.
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