Africa Tech Festival 2026 will take place from November 17 to 19, 2026, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together telecom operators, ITSPs, and wholesale carriers from across Africa.

ASTPP will be meeting telecom businesses at the event to discuss modern, carrier-grade VoIP Billing Software and Softswitch Solutions. We’ll show how ASTPP can help African telecom operators launch services, manage costs, protect profit margins, and scale their businesses without the high licensing costs and limitations of traditional platforms.

Beyond Cape Town, the ASTPP team will also be available for meetings with operators and resellers in Johannesburg. This gives telecom businesses two opportunities to explore the platform, see its features in action, and discuss their operational needs directly with our team.

Whether you run a wholesale carrier business, an ITSP, or a reseller network, this is a great opportunity to explore ASTPP and discuss your requirements in person.

Why Africa Tech Festival 2026 Matters for African Telecom Operators

Africa’s telecom industry is growing rapidly, with mobile and digital connectivity playing an increasingly important role in the continent’s economy. As businesses expand, telecom operators also need billing and routing systems that can keep up with growing traffic and changing business needs.

At Africa Tech Festival 2026, telecom operators are likely to focus on a few key priorities:

  • Reducing revenue leakage caused by inaccurate or delayed billing.
  • Finding a reliable Class 4 Softswitch Solution to manage growing cross-border and wholesale voice traffic.
  • Replacing rigid, expensive commercial platforms with flexible and customizable solutions.
  • Building multi-tenant reseller operations that can support business growth and expansion into new markets.

The State of VoIP Billing Solutions in Africa

Africa’s growing telecom industry is creating greater demand for reliable billing and routing systems. According to a report, mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equal to 7.8% of the continent’s GDP.

Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP. This growth puts more pressure on telecom networks and the systems that manage billing, call routing, and costs. Operators need accurate billing, efficient routing, and real-time visibility into call expenses to manage their businesses effectively.

Many legacy VoIP Billing Solutions in Africa struggle to meet these needs. Billing and routing often operate as separate systems, leading to reconciliation gaps, delayed reports, and limited fraud visibility. These issues can make it harder for operators to control costs and protect their profit margins.

ASTPP’s Class 4 Softswitch Solution and Class 5 Softswitch Solution

ASTPP combines Class 4 and Class 5 capabilities in one carrier-grade platform, so operators don’t need separate systems to manage wholesale and retail voice services.

  • Class 4 Softswitch Solution:Routes high volumes of voice traffic between carriers, with built-in least cost routing (LCR) to help reduce termination costs and protect margins.
  • Class 5 Softswitch Solution:Provides calling features such as call forwarding, call waiting, and voicemail for retail customers and ITSPs.
  • Real-time prepaid and postpaid billing:Tracks call usage and generates accurate CDR data in real time, making it easier to monitor costs without waiting for month-end reconciliation.
  • Multi-tenant and multi-level reseller architecture:Makes it easier to manage multiple customers, resellers, and partners as the business grows.

One Telecom Billing Platform, Not a Patchwork of Tools

When choosing Telecom Billing Software, operators want a platform that makes daily operations easier. Having billing, routing, fraud detection, and reseller management in one place reduces the need to manage multiple tools and vendors.

ASTPP brings these capabilities together in one Telecom Billing Platform, including:

  • Real-time charging and OCS (Online Charging System):Keeps prepaid billing accurate by tracking usage as calls happen.
  • CDR processing and reporting:Provides clear insights into call records, usage, and costs.
  • SBC (Session Border Controller) and fraud detection:Helps protect the network and prevent revenue loss.
  • REST APIs and integrations:Connects with tools such as WHMCS, Zoho, vtiger, Salesforce, and Stripe.
  • Flexible deployment:Supports cloud, on-premises, and HA cluster environments to match different business needs.

Meet the ASTPP Team in Cape Town and Johannesburg

If you’re attending Africa Tech Festival 2026 in Cape Town, meet the ASTPP team to explore the platform, discuss migration from solutions such as PortaOne or Kolmisoft, and see how its multi-tenant reseller setup can support your business.

The team will also meet with operators and partners in Johannesburg who may not be attending the festival. These discussions will focus on how ASTPP’s VoIP Billing Software can support telecom operations in South Africa and neighboring markets.

Why Now Is the Right Time to Evaluate VoIP Billing Solutions in Africa

Africa’s telecom market continues to grow, and operators need billing and routing platforms that can grow with their business. Many are looking for flexible alternatives to enterprise-only systems, with more manageable licensing costs and implementation timelines.

Whether you’re starting a wholesale VoIP business, moving away from a legacy platform, or looking to reduce margin losses through better routing, Africa Tech Festival 2026 is a good opportunity to explore your options.

Meet the ASTPP team in Cape Town or Johannesburg to discuss how its VoIP Billing Software, Softswitch Solutions, and reseller billing architecture can meet your business requirements.

Book a Demo with ASTPP at Africa Tech Festival 2026 in Cape Town or contact the team to arrange a meeting in Johannesburg.