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Lifecycle Software Shortlisted for Best Billing & Monetisation Platform at MVNO Nation Awards 2026
Lifecycle Software has been shortlisted for Best Billing & Monetisation Platform at the MVNO Nation Europe Awards 2026, recognising the company's innovation in real-time charging, billing, and revenue management for the global MVNO ecosystem.
The MVNO Nation Europe Awards celebrate the organisations, partnerships, technologies, and individuals driving transformation across the global MVNO industry. The awards recognise the businesses pushing boundaries across telecom, digital services, eSIM, AI, fintech, and beyond.
The ceremony will take place on 4 November 2026 during MVNO Nation Europe.
What Is Best Billing & Monetisation Platform?
The Best Billing & Monetisation Platform category recognises platforms that enable MVNOs and MNOs to commercialise, monetise, and manage products, services, and customer relationships effectively.
Judges assess platforms on their ability to deliver:
- Real-time charging and rating at scale
- Flexible billing models supporting prepaid, postpaid, and hybrid services
- Revenue assurance and fraud prevention
- Partner settlement and wholesale billing
- Digital commerce and self-service capabilities
- Innovation in monetisation – including AI-driven pricing and dynamic offers
Why Lifecycle Software Was Shortlisted
Lifecycle Software's Converged Charging System (CCS) and BSS platform power some of the UK's most successful MVNOs, including SMARTY, Coop Mobile, and more.
Key Capabilities
| Capability | What It Delivers |
|---|---|
| Real-time charging | 1,000+ transactions per second, sub-second latency |
| Transaction automation | 99.95% fully automated |
| Multi-tenancy | Supports multiple MVNOs on a single platform |
| Wholesale billing | Automated partner settlement and revenue sharing |
| AI-driven monetisation | NEXUS IQ – predictive upsell, cross-sell, churn prevention |
| Compliance by design | Built-in TSA, GDPR, KYC, and ISO 27001 compliance |
Proven Results
| Client | Outcome |
|---|---|
| SMARTY | 2M+ subscribers, 33% uplift in add-on sales, 40% churn reduction |
| Coop Mobile | 67% of annual market switchers captured in 5 months, 100% workflow automation |
| Three Wholesale UK | Revenue +9%, EBITDA +31% |
Why This Matters for the MVNO Market
The MVNO market is evolving fast. As connectivity becomes increasingly commoditised, differentiation is shifting to monetisation agility, the ability to create, price, and deliver new services quickly.
According to recent market data, MVNO customers grew by 12% last year in a market that was up only 1%. By 2031, MVNOs are expected to represent 30% of UK mobile connections, up from 23% today.
This growth depends on platforms that can:
- Launch new propositions in weeks, not months
- Support flexible pricing models – from subscriptions to micro-transactions
- Integrate with wider brand ecosystems – loyalty, fintech, and digital services
- Scale efficiently without proportionally increasing operational complexity
About Lifecycle Software
Lifecycle Software creates carrier-grade telecom solutions to support the entire customer journey end-to-end. With over 30 years of experience, we empower operators and brands to expand their mobile services, boost engagement, and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Our NEXUS MVNE platform and Converged Charging System (CCS) power some of the UK's most successful MVNOs, enabling launch in under 3 months, 99.95% transaction automation, and real-time monetisation at scale.
What Happens Next?
The winners will be announced at the MVNO Nation Europe Awards ceremony on 4 November 2026.
We're proud to be shortlisted alongside some of the most innovative names in the MVNO ecosystem and we're looking forward to celebrating with the industry.
Stay tuned for updates.
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