PROTEI

What PROTEI does

PROTEI (Professional Telecommunication Incorporation) is a privately held Jordan-headquartered telecom software vendor founded in 2009 that delivers core network, roaming, messaging, value-added services (VAS), data charging, and customer care platforms to mobile operators, fixed-line operators, MVNO/MVNE providers, and government/smart city projects. Its product portfolio spans eight product lines (Including Messaging, Roaming, Customer Care, VAS & Intelligent Networks, Core Network, Traffic Management & Policy Control, NGN/IMS Equipment, and Smart/Safe City) plus core platforms such as Private LTE/5G, PCEF, and a Service Builder Platform. The company reports 1,800 specialists with 70% in R&D, serving 400+ operator customers across 46+ countries supporting 300+ million subscribers, with development centers in Jordan, Europe, and Central Asia and commercial offices in Jordan (HQ) and the UAE.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: software licensing of telecom infrastructure products, professional services including implementation, deployment, and consulting, and recurring support/maintenance services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. PROTEI operates a direct enterprise field sales motion targeting telco CTO/CIO buyers and government procurement, sustained through deep participation in MWC, GITEX Global/Africa/Nigeria, LEAP, Africa Tech Festival, and GSMA M360 events, and a GSMA associate membership. Strategic technology integration partnerships with Nokia, Oracle, Red Hat, HP, Tecnotree, Optiva, and Porta One underpin go-to-market reach across MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe — markets where tier-1 Western telecom software vendors are typically less competitive on price and localization. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company, and ownership is not publicly disclosed.

Name

PROTEI

Legal name

Professional Telecommunication Incorporation

Website

https://protei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PROTEI is a Jordan-based telecom software vendor, founded in 2009, providing core network, roaming, messaging, VAS, charging, and customer care platforms to 400+ mobile operators, fixed-line operators, MVNOs, and government clients across 46+ countries, supporting 300+ million subscribers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Petersburg

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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: Licensing of telecommunications software solutions including Core Network, Roaming, Messaging, VAS, and Customer Care solutions to telecom operators
2. Professional Services: Implementation, deployment, and consulting services including managed services, maintenance and support, VAS aggregation, and RBT aggregation
3. Support Services: Round-the-clock maintenance and support services aligning customer network needs with budget requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PROTEI develops and licenses in-house telecommunications network infrastructure software, including core network, roaming, messaging, value-added services (VAS), data charging, customer care, and Private LTE/5G solutions. It sells these platforms to mobile operators, fixed-line operators, MVNO/MVNE providers, and government/smart city projects across more than 46 countries. Revenue is generated through software licensing, professional/managed services, and recurring maintenance and support contracts.

Product overview

PROTEI (Professional Telecommunication Incorporation) is a telecommunications solutions provider founded in 2009, offering an extensive portfolio of modular products and services. The core platform consists of Protei Private LTE/5G networks, Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF), and Service Builder Platform. These are supported by seven major product lines: Messaging Solutions, Roaming Solutions, Customer Care Solutions, VAS & Intelligent Networks Solutions, Core Network Solutions, Traffic Management & Policy Control, NGN/IMS Equipment, and Smart/Safe City Solutions. Services include Maintenance & Support, VAS Aggregation, Managed Services, and RBT Aggregation. The company serves over 400 customers across more than 46 countries with a subscriber base exceeding 300 million worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Messaging Solutions Comprehensive messaging platform providing SMS, MMS, and RCS services for mobile operators to manage subscriber communications.
• Roaming Solutions Roaming management solutions including Steering of Roaming Platform and Multi-IMSI Roaming Gateway for MVNO/MVNE operators.
• Customer Care Solutions Customer experience solutions including Call Center, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Call Recording & Quality Management, and Workforce Management (WFM).
• VAS & Intelligent Networks Solutions Value-Added Services and intelligent network solutions enabling operators to offer enhanced services beyond standard voice calls.
• Core Network Solutions Core network infrastructure including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Gateway Mobile Switching Center, Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Home Location Register (HLR/HSS), Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), Signaling Transfer Point (STP), and Gateway Location Register (GLR) for mobile operators.
• Traffic Management & Policy Control Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF) for traffic management, policy control, and data charging enforcement.
• NGN/IMS Equipment Next Generation Network and IP Multimedia Subsystem equipment for modern telecommunications infrastructure.
• Smart/Safe City Solutions Urban safety and efficiency solutions including Public Warning Alert, Emergency Call Center, Cell Broadcast Center, and Enterprise Unified Communications System.
• Protei Private LTE/5G Advanced private LTE/5G network solutions for enterprise connectivity and dedicated network deployments.
• PCEF (Policy and Charging Enforcement Function) Policy and charging enforcement function enabling operators to manage subscriber data usage, apply charging rules, and enforce network policies.
• Service Builder Platform Platform enabling operators to build and deploy custom telecommunication services and applications.
• Maintenance & Support 24/7 maintenance and support services aligning customer network needs with budget requirements.
• VAS Aggregation Value-Added Services aggregation enabling operators to offer enhanced services beyond standard voice calls.
• Managed Services Full operational management of telecommunications infrastructure and network systems.
• RBT Aggregation Ring Back Tone aggregation services for operator music and audio management.

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NokiacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for telecommunications infrastructure integration
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Oracle telecommunications software solutions
• TecnotreecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner for BSS/OSS solutions
• Porta OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for billing and customer management solutions
• OptivacoreTechnology or IntegrationCharging and billing technology partner for telecom operators
• HP (Hewlett Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHardware infrastructure partnership for telecom solutions deployment
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen source infrastructure software partnership for enterprise solutions

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecnotree: Public BSS/OSS digital transformation vendor for telecom operators globally. Listed as a Core integration partner for PROTEI, Tecnotree operates in the same product categories (charging, billing, catalog, CRM) and targets overlapping emerging-market operator customers.
• Optiva: Provider of charging, billing, and policy management software for mobile operators and MVNOs. Listed as a Core charging/billing partner for PROTEI, Optiva competes head-to-head in OCS/PCRF and BSS segments, particularly with Tier-2/3 operators.
• Mavenir: End-to-end cloud-native network software vendor covering core, IMS, messaging, and policy for mobile operators and MVNOs. Mavenir competes directly with PROTEI's Core Network, Messaging, and Private LTE/5G product lines, especially in greenfield and MVNO deployments.
• Comverse (now Mavenir/Comverse): Legacy telecom software vendor historically focused on VAS, messaging, and digital services for operators. Continues to compete with PROTEI's Messaging and VAS/Intelligent Networks product lines, particularly in emerging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Amdocs: Large, established BSS/OSS and digital services suite provider to Tier-1 telecom operators globally. Overlaps with PROTEI's Customer Care, VAS, and policy control offerings, and competes for enterprise telecom software budgets at scale.
• Netcracker Technology: BSS/OSS, digital customer experience, and orchestration vendor owned by NEC. Comparable to PROTEI in core telecom transformation deals targeting fixed-line, mobile, and MVNO operators.
• Ericsson (Network Software): Global incumbent offering core network, IMS, charging, and BSS software alongside its radio and transport portfolio. Competes with PROTEI's core network and policy solutions, especially when bundled with Ericsson hardware.
• Nokia (Network Software): Telecom incumbent with core network, IMS, and BSS/OSS software offerings. Listed as a Core technology partner for PROTEI, Nokia also competes in similar operator procurements for core modernization.
• Huawei (Carrier Software): Dominant telecom equipment and software vendor with a broad core network, IMS, and BSS portfolio. Overlaps directly with PROTEI in emerging-market operator deals and is a primary competitor for new core-network rollouts.
• CSG International: Provider of BSS, billing, and customer engagement software to telecom operators and MVNOs. Comparable to PROTEI in charging/billing and customer care offerings, with overlap in emerging-market operator segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Protei_Telecom
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/ProteiLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protei
• Instagraminstagram.com/protei_telecom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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