Plintron

Plintron is the world's largest multi-country cloud communications-as-a-service provider,[1] offering its Cloud Communications Solutions to Consumer Businesses, Devices Businesses and Enterprise Telephony Businesses globally.

Plintron
Private
IndustryCommunications
Founded2008 (2008) in Chennai, India
Founder
  • Mohan Kumar Sundaram
  • Subhashree Radhakrishnan
Headquarters
Singapore
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Mohan Kumar Sundaram Group Chairman
  • Subhashree Radhakrishnan Group Vice Chairman
ServicesCloud Communications-As-A-Service (C-CaaS)
Websitewww.plintron.com esim4things.com/sim-for-devices

Founded in 2008, Plintron has launched more than 90 brands, across 25 countries, in all 6 continents. It is integrated with 40+ Telecom operators, and has activated more than 100 million connections, globally.[2]

Plintron also offers one-stop access to the Plintron Partner Ecosystem -a network of enabling services from partners, including global voice, SMS and data connectivity, roaming, SIM cards, carrier access, and devices and solutions for the Internet Of Things.

Plintron is headquartered in Chennai with its global delivery center in India and offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Brazil. Plintron has received a license to launch Virtual Network Operator services in India in 2017.[3] Apart from India, Plintron also holds MVNO licenses in Austria and Mexico.

History

Founded in 2008 by Mr. Mohan Kumar Sundaram and Ms.Subhashree Radhakrishnan as a multi-national provider of Cloud Communications-As-A-Service Solutions[4] - Services were initially launched in UK and Switzerland.[5] Plintron signed a 5-year deal with Lycamobile, the world's largest multi-country MVNO in 2011.[6] Plintron rapidly launched in several countries and is now providing its services in 25 countries.[7] Plintron now caters to Mobile network operators, Mobile Virtual Network Operators , 'Internet of Things' businesses, brands and enterprises.

In 2017, Plintron expanded into Brazil launching the MVNO of the Brazilian postal system Correios,[8] apart from launching China Unicom's CUNiq brand in the United States.[9] It also expanded its IoT solution, by launching its own IoT solution, and is offering it as an end-to-end solution - comprising end-use applications, Core Network, Global GSM Connectivity, IoT SIM Cards and a suite of consulting and operational services.[10]

As of 2018, Plintron is present in almost of all Europe, the US, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Tunisia, and Brazil.

Services and operations

Plintron provides its Cloud Communications-As-A-Service on a pay-per-subscriber pricing, among other flexible pricing models.[2] Plintron supports a variety of Cloud deployment options - including Private Cloud, Public Cloud and Hybrid Deployment Models.

Plintron is headquartered in Singapore with offices in London, New Delhi, São Paulo and Seattle. Through its C-CaaS model, and a choice of hosting on on-premise, private or public clouds, Plintron operates globally with the ability to launch in any country in 24 hours.

In India, Mexico, Austria and Italy, it operates as a fully licensed MVNO.[11]

Milestones

Plintron's is operational across 26 countries[7] (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark,France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, India, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, UK and USA).

  • 2008: C-CaaS launched in UK and Switzerland[12]
  • 2009: Launched 3G Services ; C-CaaS launched in Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and Italy[12]
  • 2010: C-CaaS launched in Denmark, Norway, Australia and Spain[12]
  • 2011: C-CaaS Service launched in France, Germany and Ireland[12]
  • 2012: Plintron Awarded 'Best IT/ITES' Company at the D&B Axis Bank Gaurav Summit; C-CaaS launched in Portugal[12]
  • 2013: Plintron listed in TOP 50 emerge growth companies in India by NASSCOM; Entry into U.S. and Austria[12]
  • 2014: 4G network service live in UK and Switzerland[12]
  • 2015: C-CaaS launched in Hong Kong and Romania[12]
  • 2016: C-CaaS launched in Macedonia,[13] MVNA agreement live in Austria
  • 2017: MVNO launched in Brazil. C-CaaS Service launched in Ukraine, South Africa. Plintron announces launch of a solution for the 'Internet of Things'[14]
  • 2018: Plintron announced launch of ESIM4Things SIMs and global connectivity for the Internet Of Things. Commercially launches in India with BSNL[15]

Upcoming launches are planned in Mexico, Italy, Russia, and several other Asian and African countries.

Service lines

Awards
  • Awarded Best Company of the Year 2017 in the MVNO and IoT service provider category[16]
  • Listed as one of the 20 Most Promising Telecom Solution Companies - 2016[17]
  • Listed in NASSCOM's Top 50 Emerge Growth Companies in India, 2013[18]
  • Best IT / ITES company at the "Dun & Bradstreet – Axis Bank Business Gaurav SME awards 2012"[19]
  • Listed by GSMA as an IoT Innovator[20]

See also

References
  1. "GSMA Profile: Plintron Mobility Solutions Private Limited".
  2. "Plintron Announces Disruptive Pricing for MNOs, MVNO Brands and IoT Providers; Surpasses 100 Million Cellular Activations on its Cloud Communication Platform in Europe | ISVWorld". www.isvworld.com. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  3. SH, Salman (2017-05-19). "Chennai based Plintron gets DoT approval to provide MVNO services". MediaNama. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  4. "Plintron: The Universe for Innovation, Expertise & Quality Telecom Professionals". siliconindia. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
  5. "CIO Review Magazine Article - Plintron: Envisioning to be the Largest Mobile Virtual Network Globally". www.cioreviewindia.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  6. Bureau, Our (2011-09-06). "Lycamobile, Plintron in 5-year deal". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  7. "Plintron - Profile | MVNOs Latam Gold Sponsor". tmt.knect365.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  8. "Correios estreiam no mercado de telefonia celular - TeleSíntese". www.telesintese.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  9. "China Unicom Global expands CUniq MVNO to US". Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  10. TeleGeography. "IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest". telegeography.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  11. SH, Salman (2017-05-19). "Chennai based Plintron gets DoT approval to provide MVNO services". MediaNama. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
  12. "Plintron: The Universe for Innovation, Expertise & Quality Telecom Professionals". siliconindia. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
  13. TeleGeography. "MVNO Monday: a guide to the week's virtual operator developments". https://www.telegeography.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29. External link in |work= (help)
  14. TeleGeography. "IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest". https://www.telegeography.com. Retrieved 2018-03-29. External link in |work= (help)
  15. www.ETTelecom.com. "BSNL ropes in AeroVoyce, Plintron to launch pan-India MVNO service, plan starts at Rs 29 a month - ET Telecom". ETTelecom.com. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  16. "India's Best Company of the Year Awards".
  17. "20 Most Promising Telecom Solution Companies - 2016". siliconindia. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  18. "Emerge 50 2013". Nasscom.
  19. "Axis Bank Business Gaurav SME awards 2012". business wire India. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  20. "Mobile IoT Innovators | Internet of Things". Internet of Things. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
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