Digital communications company Plintron has secured a patent which it anticipates will transform the landscape of mobile communication for international roaming subscribers. This patented innovation, “Method for Providing Mobile Communication for Roaming Subscribers Using Cloud Switch,” aims to significantly reduce roaming costs through its pioneering technology.
Subhashree Radhakrishnan, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, Plintron said: “This technology has the ability to dynamically switch to a local IMSI while roaming & significantly lowers the cost for service providers and ultimately benefits the end-users. It is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our focus on delivering cost-effective solutions to our customers.”
This invention is expected to have a significant impact on the mobile industry, enabling operators to offer more competitive pricing and improved service quality to travellers globally.
Plintron is among the first Mobile Virtual Network Aggregators (MVNAs) to support 5G and provide a comprehensive digital experience for its Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Utilising its proprietary technology stack, Plintron employs eSIM technology and offers a white-labelled self-care app and portal for digital branding.
The company has also introduced innovations such as real-time Online Charging System (OCS)-based postpaid billing to reduce credit risk, fixed-mobile convergence, and an award-winning Integrated Connectivity Management Platform for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Plintron provides end-to-end support to brands seeking to launch their own mobile services, offering complete guidance from Plintron. This includes full-stack telecommunications Software as a Service (SaaS) encompassing Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), and Network Support Systems (NSS), pre-existing roaming alliances, pre-integrated electronic top-up (ETOP) channels, wholesale airtime, and regulatory support.
Plintron has received several international industry accolades, including the Mobile Breakthrough Awards in 2023, the Global Brand Awards in 2023 and 2024, the Asian Telecom Awards three consecutive times from 2022 to 2024, and the MVNO Awards in 2022 and 2023.
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