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Convergent Billing Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Solution (Customer Relationship Management, Mediation, Settlement and Payment Management, Voucher Management, Automated Invoice and Bill Generation, and Others), By Deployment (Cloud and On-premise), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Region :Global | Report ID: FBI110241 | Status : Ongoing

 

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

Convergent billing solutions simplify billing by merging multiple systems into one. This saves time and money by reducing administrative costs and excluding the need for multiple billing cycles. It's a professional way to combine all telecommunications services, such as data, voice, and content-based services, into a single invoice. With this system, customers can conveniently manage and view their bills and usage for all their services in one place.


In addition, as technology becomes more integrated, the complexity of new service architecture is increasing. This is causing telecom companies to face various challenges, such as declining revenues. As a result, telecom companies are increasingly focusing on offering bundled services, flexible discounting rules, cross-sell campaigns, and improving the overall customer experience. This has led to a rise in the adoption of convergent billing systems, which provide a single solution for an operator's billing needs and bundled offerings aimed at corporate or enterprise customers.

With the global rollout of 5G technology, the demand for convergent billing solutions is increasing. This is creating ample opportunities for solution providers to gain market traction.


  • In August 2023, Nokia began implementing its Converged Charging (NCC) software for Vodafone in various European countries. The software uses an agile cloud-based delivery model to facilitate charging and rating for 5G services, as well as enhance the delivery of products and services to customers.


The COVID-19 crisis had a positive impact on the growth of the market across various industries, including the IT and telecommunications sectors. Factors such as the increase in digital transformation initiatives due to the COVID-19 outbreak and increased adoption of convergent billing solutions to enhance operation and productivity positively impacted the growth of the market.

Impact of Generative AI on the Convergent Billing Market


The telecommunications industry, known for its rapid evolution and technological advancements, is on the brink of a revolutionary breakthrough with the integration of Generative AI (Gen AI). Generative AI plays a crucial role in identifying billing anomalies in financial datasets. Using advanced algorithms, it detects irregularities, promptly flags potential billing discrepancies, fraudulent activities, or errors, and thoroughly examines billing records. By automating this process, businesses can proactively reduce financial risks and ensure the accuracy and integrity of their billing systems. 

Gen AI plays a crucial role in developing advanced virtual assistants and intelligent billing systems, which personalize the customer experience, making interactions more convenient and billing more accurate.

Segmentation
















By Solution


By Deployment


By Region



  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Mediation

  • Settlement and Payment Management

  • Voucher Management

  • Automated Invoice and Bill Generation

  • Others (Bill Cycle Optimization)




  • Cloud

  • On-premise




  • North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)

  • South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America)

  • Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Benelux, Nordics, and Rest of Europe)

  • Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Israel, GCC, North Africa, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

  • Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, Oceania, and Rest of Asia Pacific)



Key Insights


The report covers the following key insights:


  • Micro Macro Economic Indicators

  • Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities

  • Business Strategies Adopted by the Key Players

  • Impact of Generative AI on the Global Convergent Billing Market

  • Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players


 

Analysis by Solution


By solution, the convergent billing market is divided into customer relationship management (CRM), mediation, settlement and payment management, voucher management, automated invoice and bill generation, and others.

The customer relationship management segment dominated the market share in 2023. CRM encompasses the organization's principles for customer interaction, including sales, service, forecasting, and consumer behavior analysis. It also provides segment-based product offerings, advanced discount mechanisms, and customer support.

Regional Analysis


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The global convergent billing market is distributed into five regions: North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. As of 2023, a significant share of the market was held by North America. The growth of the region can be attributed to the presence of key players such as CSG International and Amdocs. Moreover, customers and businesses in this region have always been early adopters of technology. North American countries, including the U.S. and Canada, are aggressively investing in emerging technologies such as AI, 5G technology, and cloud platforms. The rising demand to enhance customer experience in the region is driving the regional market's growth.

Telecom companies, often in collaboration with partners worldwide, have been launching IoT-based innovative services and are rapidly embracing digitization in their business operations. Owing to these growing trends, various telecom billing systems have evolved to play a critical role in enabling efficient monetization and providing new services based on customer needs.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to experience the highest growth rate in the forecast period. This growth is due to the presence of numerous IT-based companies in the region, which are driving the adoption of advanced technologies through research and innovation. Additionally, the large population in countries, such as China and India creates a substantial customer base for telecom providers, leading to the adoption of convergent billing mechanisms and enhancing the overall customer experience.


  • In August 2023, Teletok, the communications services operator in Tokelau, improved its network by deploying Alepo’s convergent billing platform. This allowed them to establish their first digital billing system, automating manual processes and reducing the need for human intervention. The system integrates smoothly with Blue Arcus’s 3G/4G Core and 5G-ready solutions.


The distribution of the global convergent billing market by region of origin is as follows:


  • North America – 31%

  • South America – 8%

  • Europe – 28%

  • Middle East & Africa – 11%

  • Asia Pacific – 22%


Key Players Covered


The key players in this market include Nokia Corporation, Amdocs, Sterlite Technologies Limited, Optiva Inc., CSG International, SAP SE, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Mind CTI, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, and Comarch SA.

Key Industry Developments



  • September 2023: Amdocs has announced the business momentum of its 5G Charging efforts, enabling telecom service operators to capitalize on new monetization prospects in the 5G era. This aims to unlock limitless monetization scenarios for advanced 5G and others.

  • September 2022: Optiva Inc. unveiled their first 5G telecom charging solution for purchase through Google Cloud Marketplace. This engine is pre-integrated with Google Cloud, allowing communication service providers (CSPs) to quickly obtain the software and seamlessly connect it to other areas of its architecture in 90 days.





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