Cloud-Based Provisioning and Billing Architecture for MVNO Platforms

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@article{1723758,
      author = {Karthick Cherladine},
      title = {Cloud-Based Provisioning and Billing Architecture for MVNO Platforms},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2021},
      volume = {4},
      number = {8},
      pages = {283-289},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1723758.pdf},
      abstract = {Mobile Virtual Network Operators provide mobile communication services by utilizing the infrastructure of Mobile Network Operators, requiring efficient provisioning, subscriber management, and billing mechanisms. This paper proposes a Cloud-Based Provisioning and Billing Architecture for MVNO Platforms to improve the scalability, automation, and operational efficiency of MVNO services. The proposed architecture integrates cloud-native microservices, API gateways, subscriber provisioning, service management, usage monitoring, rating, charging, and billing components. Automated provisioning enables rapid activation, modification, suspension, and termination of subscriber services through secure interfaces with MNO infrastructure. A real-time charging and billing framework processes voice, SMS, and data usage records to generate accurate customer invoices and support flexible tariff plans. Cloud deployment provides elastic resource allocation, high availability, centralized management, and reduced infrastructure costs. The architecture also incorporates security mechanisms, authentication, encryption, and access control to protect subscriber and billing information. The proposed solution enables MVNOs to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective mobile services.},
      keywords = {MVNO, Cloud Computing, Subscriber Provisioning, Billing Management, Mobile Networks.},
      month = {February},
  }