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Monty Mobile CEO on Transforming Mobile Operators Into Virtual Banks
With a wisely built product portfolio, high-quality service and a dedicated team, Monty Mobile is constantly evolving in the telecom business and is now collaborating with international...
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door: Mountasser Hachem
Monty Mobile began in 1998 as a small single-office operation. Mountasser Hachem, Monty Mobile’s CEO and Founder, was one of the first people to venture into interactive TV services in the Middle East and Africa.
Monty Mobile offers an opportunity to Mobile Operators to become advertising mediums
The company has enjoyed phenomenal growth in recent years, growing from one office and a handful of employees into 9 worldwide offices and over 200 employees. Its ability to be able to provide cutting-edge solutions...
Monty Mobile - A new perspective for operators in the telecommunication sector
Many mobile operators are struggling with their margins these days due to several factors: the cannibalization of OTT for their profits, spectrum availability, high CAPEX and OPEX cost, regulatory issue, among other different challenges.
Rethinking The Status Quo: Monty Mobile Founder Mountasser Hachem
Today’s mobile operators are at an inflection point, says Mountasser Hachem, founder and Chairman of Monty Mobile, a Beirut-headquartered GSMA-certified open connectivity SMS hub and roaming broker.
Maximizing Value:
Monty Mobile Founder and CEO Mountasser Hachem
Tell them how they can make more money, offer them something no one else ever has, and be flexible– that’s the simple secret to Mountasser Hachem’s success. Them, in this case, is mobile operators around the world. It’s no secret that telecommunications companies across the globe have been struggling with revenue losses on international calls and roaming fees.
How can mobile operators face rising power of social media players?
We are witnessing an era where many mobile operators are applying for loans or requesting banking facilities while undergoing changes in management for not achieving their sales target. According to Mr. Mountasser Hachem, CEO of Monty Mobile, this explains what recent mobile telecom business studies show: Mobile Operators are struggling with Declining Revenues!
Press Releases
December 2020
Farouk Tabbal, eSIM Product Manager at Monty Mobile
Tell us more about Monty Mobile’s GSMA-accredited consumer eSIM RSP platform?
Monty Mobile instant connectivity platform provides over-the-air capabilities to manage subscriptions on consumer devices that are eSIM supported. It is an essential platform to digitalize the end-user journey.
There are a growing number of providers; 200 MNOs have already adopted the eSIM technology while almost all new devices have eSIM support. It has been predicted that by 2025, one-third of smartphone connections will use eSIM globally. Now is the time for all MNOs to support the technology as it comes with a wealth of benefits for end users and for mobile operators.
What are the benefits for end users and MNOs?
The major feature of this technology is that it allows the end user to have several profiles on the same device. The owner of the device essentially manages all subscriptions and is at the center of the experience.
I believe this is a big opportunity for MNOs to connect many more devices (wearables, laptops, tablets and smartphones) and to develop and diversify new service offerings...
November 2020
Monty Mobile and Jawwal Palestine Launch eSIM Consumer Service
Monty Mobile and Jawwal Palestine, the first GSM operator in Palestine, are proud to announce the launch of Palestine’s first eSIM service using Monty Mobile’s GSMA accredited (SAS-SM) consumer eSIM solution.
The shift from physical SIM to the digital eSIM is promising! It is set to transform the mobile industry, giving subscribers a convenient one-click service and offering new business opportunities for MNOs and MVNOs.
This new launch allows smartphone owners with the latest Apple iPhones, iPads, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc. to sign up for Jawwal’s eSIM service simply through scanning the eSIM activation (QR) code.
Commenting on this collaboration, Mr. Iyas Qasas, Marketing Director at Jawwal Palestine, says: "We are extremely proud to be the first offering eSIM services in Palestine. We always partner with experienced international companies to offer our customers with the newest technologies in order to expand our digital services portfolio enhancing customer experience."
For more info, please contact esim@montymobile.com
March 2020
Monty Mobile Signs VAS Deal with Somtel
Monty Mobile gladly announces its collaboration with Somtel – Somaliland for the implementation of two VAS (Value Added Services): My RBT (Ring Back Tone) and Missed Call Alerts.
Somtel’s subscriber base of 1M will enjoy a new user experience using these 2 services, and thus Somtel will be able to generate extra revenues.
Monty Mobile has been a trusted partner for Somtel with their previous A2P SMS collaboration, and is now once again partnering with Somtel to offer them the best quality services.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
April 2019
9mobile: Nigeria
Monty Mobile partners with 9mobile and signs a preferred A2P SMS Hub deal.
Thus, Monty Mobile is offered the lowest termination rate to 9mobile network.
9mobile will also benefit from a free SMS Firewall – Smartwall - offered by Monty Mobile generating additional revenues for the operator with zero capital investment.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
February 2019
Glo Ghana chooses Monty Mobile as its preferred International A2P SMS Hub.
Glo Ghana chooses Monty Mobile as its preferred International A2P SMS Hub. Thus, Monty Mobile is offered the lowest termination rate to Glo’s network. As part of this partnership, Monty Mobile offered minimum volume commitment, prepayments, free of charge SMS Firewall software, in addition to full support team to monitor and block any kind of leakages. Glo Ghana, worked hand in hand with Monty Mobile, and did not hesitate investing in this partnership. As a result, Glo Ghana will be paid for every single sms hitting their network and they will generate additional revenues. .
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
January 2019
Monty Mobile collaborates with Zamtel Zambia and signs a preferred partnership.
Monty Mobile collaborates with Zamtel Zambia and signs a preferred partnership. Thus, Monty Mobile is offered the lowest termination rate to Zamtel network. This will allow Zamtel to monetize their International A2P SMS traffic and step into new revenue streams with our minimum monthly commitment and prepayments.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
August 2018
Monty Mobile is now in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Once more, Monty Mobile continuously expands its dispersion on the Asian market by inaugurating the launch of a new office located in Jakarta, Indonesia. Being the 4th most populated country in the world, an instalment on the Indonesian soil couldn’t be but beneficial for the many long-term goals the company would like to achieve. Also, the strategic placement of the company in Asia enables international communication routes starting from Europe and terminating in Australia. Additionally, Monty Mobile is asserting its position as a global player with a reinforced presence in the South Asian market, allowing a more approachable and direct contact with all of Indonesia’s neighboring countries.
For more info, please contact us on: indonesia@montymobile.com
July 2018
Monty Mobile Signs Direct A2P SMS Connection with O2 Slovakia
A new Direct A2P SMS Connection is signed with O2 Slovakia increasing the reach of the latter and growing Monty Mobile’s connections to exceed 1000 mobile operators worldwide.
Following this deal, O2 Slovakia ensures a wider reach through better quality routes, proficient follow up and maximum availability.
On its part, Monty Mobile is proud to start this partnership with O2 Slovakia, one of the leading mobile operators in Slovakia with its almost 2 million subscribers, which marks another milestone for Monty Mobile’s expansion worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
July 2018
Monty Mobile Signs SMS Firewall deal with ALB Telecom
Monty Mobile extended its portfolio by signing a new SMS Firewall deal with ALB Telecom, Albania.
Monty Mobile has always been keen to bring the most secure SMS services to global operators and is now proud to sign a new SMS Firewall deal with ALB Telecom, featuring 500,000 subscribers in Albania.
With its innovative solutions and professional customer service, Monty Mobile SMS Firewall offers ALB Telecom the best solution to monetize their A2P SMS traffic by detecting A2P bypass fraud, blocking grey route traffic and improving their end-user experience.
Monty Mobile – a leading GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub and Roaming Broker –works closely with worldwide mobile operators to extend their business, maximize their A2P SMS revenue and help them achieve market leadership.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
March 2018
SMART Belize to protect A2P SMS Revenue using Monty Mobile SMS Gateway Management
Monty Mobile’s expansion reaches the Americas with a new Exclusive SMS Gateway Management deal signed with SMART Belize.
Monty Mobile, a leading GSMA Certified SMS Hub, today announces that its SMS Gateway Management solution has been deployed by Smart Belize, with over 110K subscribers, under an exclusive deal where Monty Mobile will be the sole A2P provider for the termination of A2P SMS Traffic on Smart Belize network.
Monty Mobile’s full-fledged solution, with around-the-clock testing and analysis tool, is able to identify and block any type of A2P SMS fraudulent traffic on Smart’s network. This will help Smart Belize to secure its A2P revenue streams and attain a spam-free network.
This marks another milestone for Monty Mobile, ascertaining its position as a leading player in the telecom business worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
January 2018
Monty Mobile Signs an SMS Management Gateway deal with Orange Jordan
October 13, 2017 - Monty Mobile, the leading SMS Gateway Service provider having more than 300 direct routes to worldwide operations, announces a new deal of SMS Management Gateway with Orange Jordan, as part of its ongoing course of expansion with mobile operators. With this deal, Orange Jordan guarantees a fully secured network against SMS leakages, turning previous losses into revenues.
Monty Mobile exclusively manages the International A2P SMS traffic of more than 20 Mobile operations. All International A2P SMS traffic to Zain Jordan, Jawwal, Etisalat Nigeria, Expresso Senegal and Mauritania, Plus Albania, Tri-mobile Ukraine etc. reach Monty Mobile either directly or via partners. Yet to avoid going through other hubs and to maintain best quality and rates, the traffic can be terminated directly via Monty Mobile which will help to avoid any user complaints or duplication, delay of traffic or failure of delivery.
In case interested to create direct interconnection with Monty Mobile or to request more information, kindly contact Mr. Serge Khalil on serge.k@montymobile.com or +442073705301.
December 2018
Monty Mobile announces new partnership with PT Hutchison 3 Indonesia (H3I)
Monty Mobile keeps expanding its reach and is now proud to announce a new partnership with PT Hutchison 3 Indonesia (H3I). According to this agreement, H3I assigned Monty Mobile to manage and monetize their International A2P SMS.
This cooperation marks another milestone for Monty Mobile, endorsing their position as a leading GSMA Certified SMS Hub and further expanding their presence worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
May 2017
Monty Mobile and Etisalat Nigeria sign a new deal of SMS Gateway Management
Monty Mobile expands its presence in Africa with the latest deal signed with Etisalat Nigeria, one of the biggest Etisalat’s operations in Africa. As per the agreement, Etisalat Nigeria chose Monty Mobile’s SMS Gateway Management for seamless control and management of their A2P International SMS traffic. This marks another milestone in Monty Mobile’s portfolio allowing Etisalat Nigeria to boost their International A2P SMS revenues and reinforcing Monty Mobile’s position as a leading GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub.For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
October 2017
Monty Mobile Signs an SMS Management Gateway deal with Orange Jordan
Monty Mobile, the leading SMS Gateway Service provider having more than 300 direct routes to worldwide operations, announces a new deal of SMS Management Gateway with Orange Jordan, as part of its ongoing course of expansion with mobile operators. With this deal, Orange Jordan guarantees a fully secured network against SMS leakages, turning previous losses into revenues. Monty Mobile exclusively manages the International A2P SMS traffic of more than 20 Mobile operations. All International A2P SMS traffic to Zain Jordan, Jawwal, Etisalat Nigeria, Expresso Senegal and Mauritania, Plus Albania, Tri-mobile Ukraine etc. reach Monty Mobile either directly or via partners. Yet to avoid going through other hubs and to maintain best quality and rates, the traffic can be terminated directly via Monty Mobile which will help to avoid any user complaints or duplication, delay of traffic or failure of delivery.In case interested to create direct interconnection with Monty Mobile or to request more information, kindly contact Mr. Serge Khalil on serge.k@montymobile.com or +442073705301
February 2017
Plus Albania Selects Monty Holding’s SMS Gateway Management and Smartwall to Protect Their Network
Monty Holding signs an SMS Gateway Management and Smartwall (SMS Firewall) deal with Plus Albania to stop the latter’s SMS leakages and increase their revenues. February 23, 2017 - Monty Holding has done it again with its latest SMS Gateway Management and Smartwall deal signed with Plus Albania, another big operator to join Monty Holding’s list of satisfied clients. This acquisition aims to stop all SMS leakages and A2P SMS fraud that Plus Albania has been facing, and thus boosting their revenues. Thanks to Monty Holding’s comprehensive solution, Plus Albania will now be able to secure their SMS infrastructure against all current and future SMS threats. Smartwall is composed of an intelligent set of tools that fully secures the operator’s network, whereas SMS Gateway Management holistically monetizes the A2P SMS traffic. The solution is also complemented with features such as- but not limited to: Traffic Analysis, Extensive Reporting, and Real time Alerts. It ensures real-time immediate actions upon detection of threats or suspicious traffic on the network. Complemented with Smartwall, Monty Holding’s SMS Gateway Management is the ultimate tool that guarantees full network protection and control.
For more info, please contact us on: solutions@montyholding.com and a2psales@montymobile.com
February 2017
Monty Mobile’s SMS Gateway Management to Secure Skytel’s Network
Monty Mobile and Skytel sign a new deal of SMS Gateway Management to protect Skytel’s network against all types of SMS threats and stop A2P SMS leakages.
Monty Mobile expands its presence in Asia with its latest deal with Skytel, a leading telecommunications operator in Mongolia. As per the agreement, Monty Mobile will provide its SMS Gateway Management system to fully secure Skytel’s network from A2P SMS Fraud.
This marks another milestone in Monty Mobile’s portfolio allowing Skytel to boost its A2P SMS revenues by blocking all sources of A2P SMS leakages and attaining more traffic directed to its network. And with this new agreement, Monty Mobile reinforces its position as a leading GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub and continues to extend its reach worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
February 2017
Monty Mobile’s SMS Gateway Management to Secure Telkomcel’s Network
Monty Mobile and Telkomcel sign a new deal of SMS Gateway Management to protect Telkomcel’s network against all types of SMS threats and stop A2P SMS leakages.
Monty Mobile expands its presence in Asia with its latest deal with Telkomcel, the leading telecommunications operator in Timor-Leste. As per the agreement, Monty Mobile will provide its SMS Gateway Management system to fully secure Telkomcel’s network from A2P SMS Fraud.
This marks another milestone in Monty Mobile’s portfolio allowing Telkomcel to boost its A2P SMS revenues by blocking all sources of A2P SMS leakages and attaining more traffic directed to its network. And with this new agreement, Monty Mobile reinforces its position as a leading GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub and continues to extend its reach worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
August 2016
Monty Mobile Signs P2P SMS Deal with Smart Tanzania
Monty Mobile continues to expand its presence in Africa and signs deal with Smart Tanzania. With this new agreement, Monty Mobile is granted 2-way P2P SMS Management on Smart's network, which marks another milestone in Monty Mobile's portfolio. This cooperation allows Smart to achieve higher revenues, more coverage and to guarantee a better 2-way connection. Once again, Monty Mobile proves to be the most trustworthy GSMA Certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub, and continues to extend its reach worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
June 2016
Monty Mobile wins the trust of a major operator in Asia Viettel Vietnam
Once again, Monty Mobile wins the trust of a major operator in Asia, Viettel Vietnam and signs an agreement for A2P Termination to their network. This marks another milestone in Monty Mobile’s portfolio allowing Viettel Vietnam to achieve higher revenues with more traffic being directed to their network, while also giving Monty Mobile a direct connection to Viettel and affiliates network. With this new agreement, Monty Mobile reinforces its position as a leading GSMA certified Open Connectivity SMS Hub, and continues to extend its reach worldwide.
For more info, please contact us on: a2psales@montymobile.com
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