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What is outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) in telecom networks?

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Telecom engineers regularly talk about outside plant (OSP) and inside plant infrastructure (ISP - no, not Internet Service Providers). But some OSS teams still struggle to clearly separate the two. The demarcation is much clearer in some carriers than others, especially when there is structural separation between OSP and ISP teams, systems and processes.

This article provides examples of network infrastructure, to categorise how operators describe, model and manage their infrastructure.

What is a Business Support System (BSS)

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Every telecom operator talks about network transformation and network automation. Annual reports for telcos globally emphasise billions being invested in growing, maintaining, managing and evolving their networks. That makes sense. Telecommunications companies are known as network operators. But network builds only happen when customers and associated revenues justify the investment.

What is an Operations Support System (OSS) in modern telecom?

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Have you ever wondered why operational support systems (OSS) not only remain relevant in a modern telco, but are even more important now than ever? Clearly, a modern telecommunications operator is no longer defined solely by its ability to deliver voice and basic connectivity services for customers. Today’s telcos operate far more complex and dynamic networks.

The 5 biggest challenges in telecom service order management

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Telecom leaders naturally push for increased revenues and business growth. It’s easy to assume that this means launching more products and offers as well as chasing faster, automated provisioning. However, there’s something worth fixing first. Typically 5-10% of service orders still fall out and require manual intervention, clogging up the system and increasing customer dissatisfaction. The real impacts of poor order management on telecoms are rising OPEX, delayed revenue and churn risk.

Which technologies support cost and time optimization in new network deployment?

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Telecom network operators invest billions in building their networks and accelerating network rollout cycles. Unfortunately, there are often significant losses of time and money due to outdated processes, systems and data. However, forward-thinking operators aren’t blindly allocating ever greater OPEX funds to fix the problem. They’re deploying clever technologies that cut weeks from every project.

The Hidden Millions: GIS-based Telecom Network Planning That Pays Back Fast

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Network deployment isn’t getting cheaper, which has a direct impact on CAPEX budgets set months ago. However, smarter planning is making some operators far more efficient. Operators using automated design tools are reducing planning effort by up to 70%, before any cable plant even hits the ground. This article focuses on reducing telecom infrastructure costs through data-driven OSP (outside plant) design.

How Does the Service Order Management (SOM) Process Work in Modern OSS / BSS?

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Network operators the world over are investing billions to improve their service automation levels. However, it’s not uncommon for 5-10% of service orders to fall out at some point in their end-to-end journey. This is often due to breakdowns across disconnected OSS / BSS systems and misalignments in data flows. This article breaks down the seven operational steps modern network operators follow to close the gaps and ensure seamless service order management (SOM).

The Top 7 Reasons Telecom Operators Automate OSS-CRM Data Flows

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Telecom operators rely on massive data “factories” (and ecosystems) to seamlessly handle their day-to-day operations - delivering fast, reliable and personalised services. But even the most advanced data factories can be brought to a grinding halt when the ecosystems fall out of sync. Orders fall through the cracks, billing errors multiply and customer experience deteriorates.