Telecommunications group Cell C on Thursday inked a deal with Comverse and Mirage Telecom to launch a dedicated mobile virtual network enabler, or MVNE.
The new “platform” would enable the entry of, and provide cellular network services to, new mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa, after its commercial launch in February, Cell C chief commercial officer and acting CEO Jose Dos Santos said on Thursday.
“Through our partnerships with Comverse and Cell C, Mirage Telecom is essentially enabling large organisations to offer branded mobile voice and data services to their clients as MVNOs," explained Mirage executive director Prins Mhlanga.
As part of the commercial agreement, Comverse would supply its telecommunications software to Mirage Telecom, with Cell C creating a wholesale supply relationship.
“Fully integrated within the Cell C network, this platform is poised to power exponential growth in the South African MVNO sector, helping to open doors to a variety of business opportunities and partners for differentiation, cash flow and growth, added Comverse senior VP and MD for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Denis Bernaert.