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4G/LTE & 5G Billing System for CSPs and ISPs
Deploy a LTE & 5G wireless network with PortaBilling’s automated service provisioning, flexible quota management and LTE real-time billing. Complement it with OTT voice or VoLTE.
What is 4G/LTE & 5G Billing?
One of the core infrastructure elements necessary for becoming a successful 4G/LTE or 5G provider is a comprehensive 5G billing system. A robust billing and online charging system (OCS) offers flexible quota management and real-time billing of multiple services:
- Data over LTE & 5G – content-based billing, data bundle control
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE) – voice calls and SMSs
- Over the Top (OTT) services – VoIP, messaging, VAS, e.g. cloud softphone
- IPTV
- Mobile wallets, transfer of funds / quotas between subscribers, etc.
Robin Kent
Director of European operations at Adax
“We are always looking to enhance our LTE EPC capabilities through joining forces with ecosystem partners such as PortaOne which can allow us to offer operators a complete network solution.
Its technology allows operators to rapidly deliver quadruple play solutions via legacy infrastructure. Instantly unlocking additional revenue streams and being able to compete in a rapidly evolving competitive market place.”
Challenges CSPs & ISPs face with 5G Billing
If you’re a CSP or ISP dealing with 4G/LTE and 5G services, you might recognize these frustrations:
Difficulties
Struggling to sync data between billing systems and back-office platforms (CRM, support ticketing, reseller portals, etc.)?
Frustrations
Seeing low margins in basic data services and looking for value-added services (VAS) to increase profitability?
Inefficiencies
Frustrations when managing resellers and distributors, especially regarding discounts and commissions, due to an inflexible billing system?
Overload
Operating multiple channels of revenue (data, voice, messaging, OTT) that require separate management and resources?
Discover a better way
We have heard these cries before, which is why PortaBilling offers a convergent LTE / 5G billing system, combining B/OSS and OCS functionalities. With PortaBilling you can:
Maximize revenue by reducing revenue leakage
Increase marketing opportunities with flexible service bundles
Enable new and expanded revenue streams
Scale seamlessly with quick-to-market solutions
Why CSPs & ISPs Choose PortaBilling for 5G Billing
See why CSPs and ISPs offering 4G/LTE and 5G are choosing PortaBilling to be their all-in-one provisioning and billing platform
Differentiate with Value-Added Services
distinguish yourself from your competitors through our Add-on Mart - marketplace for third-party integrations
Increase customer satisfaction
by empowering them to self-manage quotas, top-ups and add-ons and only submit one consolidated bill for all digital services
Reduce your expenses
with one consolidated and converged platform solution in lieu of multiple billing systems for different product offerings
Enjoy security & reliability
with default full data redundancy, site redundancy, and zero downtime updates
Why Choose PortaOne?
See why so many telecoms choose the PortaOne 4G/LTE & 5G billing solution.
Rapid go-to-market deployment
Agile development ensures the release of new software updates every 7 weeks
Fair pricing
Choose from an unlimited perpetual license or a simple, value-based SaaS metric. All features, maintenance & support included
Open architecture
No constraints! Access API and full source code so you can develop, integrate, and expand on your own timelines for your own market niches
24/7 technical support
Our technical support is praised as best-in-industry, with 180 engineers ready to help whenever you need them
How Does our 5G Billing System Work?
There are 5 key technologies working hard to give you a comprehensive and reliable LTE billing solution:
- BSS (Business Support System): Creates a central repository of customer data and manages SIM activations, product catalogs; consolidates customer balance and quota management; charges recurrent subscription fees; handles billing and invoice generation; and more!
- LTE & 5G service provisioning: Instantly provisions new customer activation and other BSS changes and syncs with network elements (HSS, PCRF, ERP, CRM, etc.)
- LTE OCS (Online Charging System): Enables real-time charging of transferred data, voice calls, SMS, and other services. Offers flexibility for quota management via a combination of different quotas and roll-overs, and an unlimited number of service wallets. Enables location, content-based charging, and LTE data bundle control.
- EPC (Evolved Packet Core): Handles packet switching and session management during connections. Includes HSS (Home Subscriber Server), MME (Mobile Management Entity), SAE-GW and PCRF.*
- eNodeB: Supports the actual radio part of the communication. Customers have full freedom of choice between eNodeB platforms/vendors, without any effect on BSS and charging.
* For EPCs, PortaOne works with technology partners Alcatel-Lucent, Altran (former Aricent), Huawei, ZTE, Yate (SS7ware), Protei, and Adax.
Don’t see your EPC listed here? No problem. We can interoperate and integrate in 3 weeks. For more information regarding integration with one of our partners, see this document.
4 Steps to Smoothly Launching a Wireless LTE / 5G Network
Roll out
Launch your radio access network (E-UTRAN), with eNodeB of your. Install pre-tested Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and PortaBilling.*
Configure
Import and activate SIM cards. Create and define products. Bundle services and/or allow for “à la carte” products.
Provision
Provision customers in PortaBilling. Real-time authorization reserves funds and locks quota volume enabling multiple concurrent sessions/services.
Get paid
Self-care portals make administration simple and add-ons fast to access by allowing customers to check their statistics, order additional products and top-up prepaid service wallets.
What makes our PortaOne solutions special?
With PortaOne's open architecture, you get access to the source code and an exhaustive suite of APIs, so we were able to integrate PortaBilling to our gateway, CRM and self-service channels, for our LTE services, with relative ease and in record time.
Chukwuma OkoyeCOO at Swift Networks Limited 
Act fast!
The world is moving fast and future trends demand up-to-date technologies
There are many real-world applications which will benefit immensely from 5G networks: self-driving cars, manufacturing, virtual reality (VR) and IoT (Internet of Things) services, which offer more chances to expand and increase revenues. Get started now with the billing solution for your 4G/LTE and 5G networks.
Whether currently operating within the 4G/LTE realm, or considering moving to 5G, CSPs and ISPs need converged charging systems with real-time decision capabilities.
4G/LTE & 5G Billing System for CSPs and ISPs FAQ
A complete BSS + OCS platform that handles mobile data, VoLTE, OTT, IPTV, and mobile wallets in one system. Built-in flexibility means real-time charging, automated provisioning, and flexible quota management — so you can launch fast and scale smoothly without vendor lock-in.
PortaBilling eliminates the operational headaches that slow you down:
- Disconnected systems — no more juggling separate CRM, support, and billing platforms
- Shrinking margins — built-in tools to launch value-added services that boost revenue
- Rigid setups — launch new offers or manage distributors without technical delays
- Revenue complexity — handle multiple streams without adding overhead
PortaBilling gives you complete control:
- Instant market response — change pricing and offers in real time
- Revenue growth — sell value-added services through the Add-on Mart marketplace
- Customer satisfaction — one bill and self-service tools customers actually use
- Operational reliability — revenue protection with no-downtime updates
Everything you need to compete with the big mobile operators — without the complexity.
Four integrated components handle everything:
- BSS — manages accounts, SIMs, tariffs, balances, and invoicing
- Provisioning — activates services instantly, syncs with HSS, PCRF, and core systems
- OCS — real-time charging with flexible quotas (roll-over, multiple wallets, content-based)
- Network integration — handles EPC functions for LTE, works as CHF for 5G core, maintains 4G compatibility
One platform. Complete mobile operations. Carrier-grade reliability.
Straightforward deployment in four steps:
- Deploy infrastructure — set up your eNodeB and EPC
- Configure services — activate SIMs, create bundles or à la carte offerings
- Go live — provision services in real time, enforce usage quotas automatically
- Empower customers — provide self-care portals for usage tracking, top-ups, and add-ons
Launch fast with the platform that scales smoothly as you grow.
Built for operators who want control and reliability:
- Open architecture — full API and source code access, no vendor lock-in
- Instant scaling — add servers without downtime
- Carrier-grade reliability — geo-redundancy and clustering built-in
- Continuous innovation — updates every 7 weeks without service interruption
- Expert support — 24/7 assistance from 180+ telecom engineers
Yes. Built-in flexibility means seamless operation across both technologies. PortaBilling works as the CHF in 5G core while maintaining full 4G/LTE compatibility — so you can migrate at your own pace without replacing your entire billing system.
Launch fast with real-time provisioning and flexible service creation. Set up new data plans, voice packages, or value-added services in minutes, not weeks. Your network operations team stays in control while your marketing team can respond to market opportunities instantly.
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