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Telness Tech, a Stockholm-based telecom technology company, has joined forces with VAS2Nets, a Nigerian tech solutions provider, and Lebara, a global MVNO brand, to launch a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria. This venture aims to deliver high-quality, affordable mobile services to one of Africa’s fastest-growing telecommunications markets. Telness Tech’s automated software platform will power the operator, ensuring a seamless user experience, while Lebara introduces its trusted brand to the region. VAS2Nets, the lead partner, brings local expertise and will oversee the network’s launch, with Processcom providing the core infrastructure. The partnership promises prepaid and postpaid services, with future PBX solutions, marking a milestone for Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Telness Tech, established in 2016 in Sweden, develops cloud-based platforms for telecom operators, focusing on automation and operational efficiency. The company provides software solutions for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), enabling streamlined customer management and service delivery. Telness Tech’s systems are designed to reduce costs while maintaining a digital-first approach for user-centric operations.
Martina Klingvall, CEO and Founder of Telness Tech, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “This international partnership allows us to bring our cutting-edge telecom technology to Nigeria and is an important step in Telness Tech’s rapid international expansion, following our recent entry into the U.S. market. To enable such a massively recognized brand as Lebara to enter yet another market, combined with our advanced technology and VAS2Nets local expertise – will bring a world class service that to Nigeria’s digital population.”
Based in Nigeria, VAS2Nets offers technology solutions tailored to telecommunications and digital services. The company addresses the needs of West Africa’s digital economy, providing infrastructure and expertise for mobile services and digital banking. Its work supports both individual and enterprise customers, contributing to the development of the region’s connectivity and telecom capabilities.
Teniola Stuffman, Group Executive Director of Business Development at Vas2Nets, highlighted the importance of the collaboration:
“This project enables us to offer Nigerians a high-quality, affordable mobile service through the combined expertise of VAS2Nets, Telness Tech, and Lebara and Processcom. Enabling us to deliver one of the first new mobile operators in Nigeria in years, and with the best technology and offerings on top of that. Rest assured, we’re very proud to lead this joint endeavor”
Lebara is an international telecom brand operating in multiple countries, offering mobile services with a focus on affordability and accessibility. Its presence includes five European markets, alongside partnerships in other regions. With an emphasis on bridging connectivity gaps, Lebara aims to extend its services to areas where mobile access remains limited.
Daniel Upson, Director of Partnerships at Lebara, comments: “I’m extremely excited about combining all of these capabilities together, between our brand, Telness Tech’s technology and VAS2Nets local expertise, I believe we will deliver a truly world class experience for mobile consumers in Nigeria.”
Lebara is one of world’s most recognized MVNOs with direct operations in five European markets, and brand licenses in further five countries – now including Nigeria. Telness Tech’s fully automated platform will streamline, automate the new operator, enabling industry leading customer experience. Processcom will also play a key role, providing the mobile core infrastructure necessary for the network’s functionality. With Vas2Nets as the leading partner, coordinating all international companies in this joint endeavor.
The multi-million-dollar agreement spans several years and includes the launch of both prepaid and postpaid mobile services, with future for PBX solutions. Telness Tech will provide the critical OSS and BSS platforms, ensuring smooth customer management and operations. VAS2Nets, the lead partner, will spearhead the launch of this new operator, which aims to be one of the first new mobile operators to go live in Nigeria.
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