What Mavenir does

Mavenir is a privately held, telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design network infrastructure software provider headquartered in Richardson, Texas, founded in 2005 and controlled by private equity firm Siris Capital. The company builds fully containerized mobile network software spanning IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), converged 4G/5G packet core, Open vRAN, small cells, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), cloud-native BSS (Digital Enablement), and AI/automation layers, organized as the MAVcore, MAVair, MAVedge, MAVapps, and MAVscale product families. Its software is architected to run on any cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, private, or on-premises) and supports 2G through 5G networks, with proprietary AI capabilities including Network Intelligence as a Service, an Agentic Service Assurance Framework, AI-native security suites (CallShield, SpamShield), and an Integrated AI Platform co-developed with Red Hat for operator AI monetization.

The company's customer base comprises 300+ communications service providers across 120+ countries serving more than 50% of the world's subscribers, anchored by tier-1 operator deployments with Deutsche Telekom (which migrated its 5G core from Ericsson to Mavenir and carries all standalone 5G traffic in Germany), Telefónica Germany, Turkcell, Rakuten Mobile, Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Iridium. Mavenir's revenue model is enterprise contract-based: software is sold via multi-year subscriptions and licensing to MNOs, MVNOs, and satellite operators, augmented by professional services and systems integration revenue. Indirect distribution runs through hyperscaler (AWS, Red Hat/OpenShift, Microsoft Azure) and ecosystem partners (Qualcomm, AMD, Intel) rather than resale channels.

The business operates from a workforce of over 6,000 employees globally, with 70-80% based in India as its largest global innovation hub. In July 2025, Mavenir completed a comprehensive recapitalization that eliminated more than $1.3 billion of existing indebtedness and secured $300 million of new senior financing, with Siris remaining as controlling shareholder. Cumulative capital raised across equity, debt, and strategic transactions exceeds $1.6 billion, including a $500 million 2021 transaction with Koch Strategic Platforms. Mavenir holds over 20 industry awards across 2016-2026, including a GSMA GLOMO Award, MSUA President's Award for NTN innovation, and Deutsche Telekom Partner of the Year Award in 2026.

Name

Mavenir

Legal name

Mavenir

Website

https://mavenir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Mavenir is a privately held telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design network infrastructure software provider serving 300+ mobile operators, MVNOs, and satellite operators across 120+ countries with containerized IMS, packet core, Open RAN, BSS, and AI/automation products, controlled by private equity firm Siris Capital.

Ownership category

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Product category

Telecommunications Network Infrastructure Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud-Native Enablement (Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh) (BPAEAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud-Native Development (Containers, Kubernetes, Microservices) (BPAEACAD), Cloud-Native Application Development (Containers/Kubernetes/Serverless) (BPAEAFAE), Hybrid Cloud Compute & Virtualization Stack (HCI/VMs/Kubernetes) (HDABAMAF)

Keywords

• Cloud-native network software
• Mobile network infrastructure
• Open RAN solutions
• Telecom BSS platforms
• 5G core network

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions to MNOs: Mavenir generates revenue by licensing its cloud-native network software (IMS, packet core, Open RAN, BSS, security) to mobile network operators globally. Software is sold as subscription or usage-based licenses deployed on operators' infrastructure (on-premises, private cloud, or public cloud). Revenue is derived from software licenses, maintenance, and support contracts with tier-1 MNOs, MVNOs, and satellite operators across 120+ countries.
2. Professional Services and Systems Integration: Mavenir provides professional services including network deployment, migration, systems integration, and operational support for its software solutions, complementing its software licensing business with implementation and managed services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mavenir builds and licenses cloud-native, AI-by-design network infrastructure software for mobile operators, MVNOs, and satellite operators. Its portfolio covers IMS (voice/messaging), converged 4G/5G packet core, Open vRAN and small cells, Non-Terrestrial Networks, Digital Enablement BSS for charging/billing, and AI-powered network automation and security. Software is delivered as subscription or usage-based licenses deployed on operators' infrastructure or any cloud, with adjacent professional services and systems integration.

Product overview

Mavenir is a telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software provider offering an integrated portfolio of mobile network software solutions organized into five core product families: MAVcore (cloud-native IMS, messaging, and converged packet core), MAVair (Open vRAN, small cells, and NTN), MAVedge (private networks, IoT, and edge computing), MAVapps (Digital Enablement BSS and fraud/security), and MAVscale (AI-powered analytics, Integrated AI Platform, and network automation). The company's solutions run on any cloud and are designed to help mobile operators evolve from traditional telcos to TechCos through automation, AI monetization, and network modernization. Key recent additions include the Agentic Service Assurance Framework for autonomous network operations and the Integrated AI Platform (with Red Hat) for operator AI monetization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ip.access: A Mavenir company since September 2020 - world's leading independent small cell product and solution provider. Known for Viper Enterprise RAN platform and SUMO multi-operator small cell solutions.

Products and services

• MAVcore (Cloud-Native IMS + Messaging + Converged Packet Core) Mavenir's flagship core product family providing cloud-native IMS, messaging, and converged 4G/5G packet core on containerized architecture deployable on any cloud, enabling VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi and data services for mobile operators globally.
• MAVair (Open vRAN + Small Cells + NTN) Mavenir's radio access product family covering Open vRAN, O-RAN compliant massive MIMO (OpenBeam), small cells, and Non-Terrestrial Network RAN solutions for flexible, energy-efficient mobile network deployment.
• MAVedge (Private Networks + IoT + MEC) Mavenir's edge product family providing CBRS/OnGo private networks, enterprise private LTE/5G, Intelligent IoT Platform, and Multi-Access Edge Computing solutions for campus, industrial, and community connectivity.
• MAVapps (Digital Enablement BSS + Fraud & Security Suite) Mavenir's BSS and monetization product family covering the cloud-native Digital Enablement BSS (convergent charging, billing, digital onboarding, eSIM, customer management) and the AI-powered Fraud and Security Suite (SpamShield and CallShield for voice and messaging protection).
• MAVscale (AI & Analytics + Webscale Platform + Cloud-Native Automation) Mavenir's AI and analytics product family covering the Integrated AI Platform (with Red Hat), Network Intelligence as a Service (NIaaS), RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), Webscale Platform, and Cloud-Native Automation, enabling AI-driven autonomous network operations.
• Agentic Service Assurance Framework Multi-agent AI system aligned with TM Forum IG1251/IG1453 standards that automates complex network operations across multi-vendor and multi-domain 5G, cloud-native, and IP environments. Uses an Intent Ops engine that learns NOC team workflows to convert human expertise into validated automation templates for autonomous execution.
• Integrated AI Platform (with Red Hat) AI platform developed in collaboration with Red Hat enabling mobile operators to monetize AI services through token-based consumption plans billed to phone bills, supporting operator-branded AI services, AI infrastructure (AI Grid), and managed AI platforms for enterprise customers.
• Network Intelligence as a Service (NIaaS) AI-driven network analytics platform applying ML and deep reinforcement learning AI Agents for autonomous control and full-closed-loop optimization of operational 5G NSA networks, delivering over 40% gains in mobility KPIs.
• Fraud and Security Suite (CallShield + SpamShield) AI-powered voice and messaging security platform including CallShield (real-time AI/ML voice fraud detection via call profiling, sentiment analysis, and pattern validation) and SpamShield (messaging spam and fraud protection), used by tier-1 operators such as e& UAE.
• Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) RAN Standards-compliant satellite-terrestrial integration solution combining cloud-scale AI Fabric, edge-based dApps, and open disaggregated RAN architecture to enable autonomous, SLA-driven NTN services including Direct-to-Device, NB-IoT over satellite, and emergency connectivity for satellite operators like Iridium and Terrestar.
• Digital Enablement Platform (MDE BSS) Cloud-native Business Support System providing convergent charging, digital onboarding, eSIM provisioning, multi-service billing, and unified customer experience management, sold to operators and MVNOs including TextNow, SETAR, and ENet.
• Open vRAN Open virtualized Radio Access Network solution providing fully containerized, cloud-native RAN functionality that is O-RAN compliant, designed to replace legacy hardware-dependent RAN with software for flexibility, cost reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Small Cell Solutions Outdoor and in-building small cell solutions including ip.access hardware, software, management, and orchestration tools for enhancing mobile capacity and reducing network congestion, including neutral host SUMO multi-operator small cell deployments.
• OpenBeam (Massive MIMO Active Antenna Unit) Open RAN massive MIMO Active Antenna Unit powered by Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platform, leveraging AI to improve energy efficiency and network performance for 5G infrastructure modernization.
• RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Open RAN Intelligent Controller enabling automated network management in Open RAN environments with real-time RAN optimization, policy control, and non-real-time RIC capabilities including coverage and capacity optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 65% energy savings in 5G core networks during low-traffic periods
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability11 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Hat (IBM)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026Mavenir and Red Hat jointly launched the Integrated AI Platform enabling network operators to monetize AI through token-based consumption plans billed to phone bills. Built on Red Hat AI and Red Hat OpenShift Kubernetes infrastructure, the platform supports three models: operator-branded AI services, AI infrastructure (AI Grid), and managed AI platforms for enterprise customers. This is a flagship co-development and go-to-market partnership.
• MagtiComcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Mavenir was selected by MagtiCom, Georgia's largest telecommunications provider with 3M+ subscribers, as its strategic small cell technology partner for a nationwide 4G/5G deployment. Mavenir will supply hardware, software, management, and orchestration solutions. Deployment scheduled to begin in Q2 2026 with beta testing for priority customers ahead of full rollout.
• Rakuten MobilecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Mavenir's Converged Packet Core went live on Rakuten Mobile's nationwide network in Japan, deployed on the Rakuten Cloud Platform. The deployment enables 'JAPAN Roaming' — a nationwide emergency roaming service launched April 1, 2026, allowing users to temporarily connect to other domestic carriers' 4G LTE networks during outages or disasters. Extends a long-standing partnership including earlier deployments of cloud-native voice and messaging for Rakuten Link.
• TurkcellcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 March 2026Mavenir and Turkcell signed a MoU at MWC26 to deploy AI-powered voice and messaging applications leveraging Mavenir's cloud-native IMS. The partnership will develop premium AI voice/messaging services, AI-powered customer care, and tiered consumer AI subscriptions. Turkcell also secured $1B Islamic financing for 5G rollout, with Mavenir identified as a key technology partner for embedding AI into Turkcell's mobile core.
• MycomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Mavenir and Mycom announced a strategic collaboration for delivering Agentic AI benefits to Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to support Autonomous Networks L4/5, combining Mavenir's Agentic Service Assurance Framework with Mycom's PRISM platform.
• TerrestarcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Mavenir and Terrestar achieved an industry-first Voice over NB-IoT call in NTN mode using non-terrestrial mobile infrastructure, enabling GEO satellite operators to monetize NTN services immediately. Mavenir serves Terrestar with standards-compliant packet core and NTN RAN solutions bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
• AMDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026AMD was jointly awarded Deutsche Telekom's Partner of the Year Award for Best Network Innovation alongside Mavenir for their contribution to the MeeC (Most Energy Efficient Core) initiative, which uses AMD technology as part of the energy efficiency solution achieving up to 65% energy savings.
• e& UAEcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2025e& UAE and Mavenir announced a collaboration to deploy a containerized AI-powered spam, scam, and fraud protection solution (CallShield) across e& UAE's voice network. This follows a March 2025 multi-year strategic technology partnership in converged 5G packet core. The collaboration embeds AI-driven voice security into e& UAE's network as part of its AI Everything vision.
• IridiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 September 2025Mavenir was selected by Iridium to deploy the Core Network of its Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN), enabling 3GPP-based Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and global NB-IoT services via Iridium's satellite network. Mavenir delivers its fully containerized Converged Packet Core hosted in Iridium's AWS environment, including converged session management, user plane, policy control, subscriber management, and messaging capabilities.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2025Mavenir deploys its cloud-native IMS and packet core solutions on AWS, enabling Telefónica Germany to become the first European mobile operator to deploy production subscribers on a public cloud. Mavenir's packet core is also hosted on AWS for Iridium's NTN services. AWS serves as the primary public cloud infrastructure partner for Mavenir's cloud-native network software deployments.
• Deutsche TelekomcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Deutsche Telekom migrated its 5G core from Ericsson to Mavenir as part of its Horizontal TelCo Cloud (HTC) initiative. Mavenir's cloud-native IMS carries all standalone 5G traffic in Germany. Deutsche Telekom awarded Mavenir its Partner of the Year Award for Best Network Innovation in 2026 for the MeeC initiative achieving 65% energy savings. Deutsche Telekom and Mavenir co-present at industry events on HTC as a new industry blueprint for telco clouds.
• Telefónica Germany (O2 Germany)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Telefónica Germany signed a multi-year IMS contract extension with Mavenir, transitioning from virtualized IMS to Cloud-Native IMS. In Q1 2026, Telefónica Germany migrated 100,000 mobile customers to Mavenir's cloud-native IMS on AWS, making it the first European operator to deploy production subscribers on a public cloud. Full migration of ~32 million customers planned by 2027.
• Spry Fox Networks (SFN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024Mavenir and Spry Fox Networks announced a strategic partnership to accelerate API monetization in the telecom industry, helping CSPs monetize their networks and offer innovative API-driven services to aggregators, hyperscalers, and application service providers.
• TextNowcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Mavenir and TextNow deployed an integrated BSS, Converged Charging System, Packet Core, and IMS platform as a unified control plane, redefining real-time entitlement control for TextNow's freemium, ad-supported mobile service. The deployment achieved 99.999% availability and supported TextNow's 10M+ monthly active users. The collaboration won the Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration award at MVNOs World Awards 2026.
• Vodafone IdeacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Mavenir has partnerships with Vodafone Idea for packet core, IMS, and new software deployments as part of India's 5G transformation, leveraging Mavenir's cloud-native network software capabilities.
• Bharti AirtelcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Mavenir has partnerships with Bharti Airtel for packet core, IMS, and new software deployments in India, supporting Airtel's network modernization and 5G rollout strategies.
• QualcommcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2023Mavenir partnered with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to launch OpenBeam, a massive MIMO Active Antenna Unit powered by the Qualcomm QRU100 5G RAN Platform, leveraging AI to improve energy efficiency and network performance for 5G infrastructure modernization.
• ENetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Mavenir partnered with ENet, Guyana's multi-service operator, deploying cloud-native IMS and Digital BSS for 4G and 5G services in 2023. In 2026, Mavenir launched the My ENet App, a unified digital platform consolidating mobile, broadband, fixed line, and IPTV services with a digital wallet, representing one of the Caribbean's most comprehensive digital service integrations.
• RINA WirelesscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022RINA Wireless extended its relationship with Mavenir (dating back to 2022) to deploy cloud-native IMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, and Voicemail solutions as part of a multi-vendor equipment swap for rural American communities. The fully containerized solution replaces legacy hardware-dependent VNFs, reducing OPEX and enabling rural carriers to expand mobile and FWA services to remote locations. Also includes deployment in Alaska.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson: One of the three major global telecom equipment vendors and Mavenir's primary displaced incumbent. Ericsson offers a vertically integrated 4G/5G core, RAN, and BSS portfolio across hundreds of operators; Mavenir explicitly won Deutsche Telekom's 5G core migration from Ericsson. Direct overlap in cloud-native IMS, packet core, and RAN automation.
• Nokia: Another of the three major telecom equipment incumbents competing directly with Mavenir in cloud-native 5G core, IMS, and Open RAN. Nokia's anyRAN approach and Core Networks portfolio overlap heavily with Mavenir's MAVcore and MAVair families, and Nokia is a frequent co-bidder for large operator transformation contracts.
• Huawei: The third global telecom incumbent with full-stack 5G core, RAN, and BSS offerings. Although restricted in many Western markets, Huawei remains a dominant supplier in emerging markets where Mavenir also wins business, and EU/U.S. policy pressure against Huawei is a key tailwind for Mavenir's Open RAN positioning.
• Samsung Networks: Samsung's Networks Business offers 5G RAN, core, and private network solutions and has won significant tier-1 contracts (e.g., Verizon, Dish). As an integrated 5G vendor with growing cloud-native capabilities, Samsung competes with Mavenir in 5G core and vRAN tenders globally.

Direct peers

• Affirmed Networks (Microsoft): Cloud-native 5G core and EPC vendor acquired by Microsoft in 2020. Affirmed offers virtualized mobile core solutions comparable to Mavenir's Converged Packet Core and Cloud-Native IMS, and competes head-to-head for cloud-first operator deployments with hyperscaler co-sell motions.
• Parallel Wireless: Open RAN software and hardware vendor focused on virtualized RAN architectures for tier-2/tier-3 operators globally. Direct overlap with Mavenir's MAVair Open vRAN portfolio and small cell solutions; both target greenfield and rural operators pursuing Open RAN transformation.
• JMA Wireless: U.S.-based provider of 5G RAN, private networks, and RF solutions including Open RAN small cells and XRAN virtualized architecture. Comparable to Mavenir's small cell and Open RAN offerings, particularly for enterprise and private network deployments in North America.
• Airspan Networks: Open RAN-focused vendor offering 4G/5G small cells, macro RAN, and fixed wireless access. Airspan competes directly with Mavenir's MAVair Open vRAN and small cell portfolios in both operator and private network segments.
• Casa Systems: Provider of 5G core, RAN, cable access, and network edge solutions with a cloud-native software platform. Casa's 5G core and RAN products overlap with Mavenir's MAVcore and MAVair families, and the company has historically competed for similar tier-2/tier-3 operator contracts.

Others

• Dell Technologies: Major IT infrastructure vendor providing hardware, edge, and telecom solutions that pair with Mavenir-style cloud-native network software. Dell is an adjacent enabling partner rather than a direct competitor, but its telecom-grade servers and edge platforms are deployed alongside Mavenir's software at multiple operator customers.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

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