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This new research from Kaleido Intelligence provides an in-depth analysis of the roaming billing and settlement landscape, offering an updated assessment of how operators are approaching BCE to maximise efficiency and commercial value, while also supporting differentiated monetisation avenues.

The research includes relevant survey feedback from nearly 100 Tier 1 and Tier 2+ leading operators around the world, along with in-depth interviews with industry experts, offering a comprehensive look into deployment strategies and technical challenges.

The 39-page report also explores insights into practical strategies for operators to unlock value from BCE, including aligning monetisation models and maximising interoperability through standardised discount handling and real-time data exchange. It also identifies key trends shaping operator BCE investment strategies.

Readers will receive the following insights:

Operator rollout timelines for BCE migration, including key drivers and roadblocks impacting deployment strategies.
Analysis of preferred charging models and analysis of next-generation technologies and use cases driving wholesale roaming revenues.
Analysis of business intelligence and reporting elements and the types of BCE features preferred by mobile operators.
Evaluation of AI and blockchain in BCE to improve settlement workflows and support automation, including MNO feedback on the need for such technologies.
Operator perspectives on preferred clearinghouse vendors and required support.
Key recommendations and timeline for MNOs to accelerate migration and reduce risk exposure.
BCE MNO survey findings (Q1 2025) covering current migration timelines and additional monetisation model deployments for 2025 and beyond.
Proportion and value of roaming revenues and traffic settled by BCE vs TAP.
Insights from leading roaming vendors including Syniverse, CSG, & MACH.

Access the Report:

Clients with access to our Roaming Data Hub will receive full outbound and inbound roaming metrics alongside consumer and IoT connections and revenue forecasts, including data for 120+ global markets, totalling over 500,000 data points.

Members will be able to access the research directly through the Member Zone.