ROCCO’s The 25 Report: Top Ten Performing Vendors Announced
ROCCO has published The 25 Report, a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the telecommunications industry.
As the telecoms industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 2024 has been year of transformation and innovation. ROCCO’s fifth annual report, The 25 Report, provides an essential roadmap for navigating these changes, based on over a decade of expertise in telecoms research and consultancy. This annual publication provides key insights, industry trends, and forecasts, offering mobile operators and telecom vendors a strategic advantage in the evolving landscape. With this report, ROCCO helps stakeholders prepare for the future of telecoms by addressing pressing challenges, vendor performance and upcoming innovations.
Top-Performing Vendors: The Admiration Quads
One of the key features of The 25 Report is the inclusion of ROCCO’s Admiration Quads, a vendor performance analysis that highlights the leaders in Roaming & Interconnect, Messaging and Fraud & Security. These vendor insights are derived directly from feedback from MNOs worldwide, ensuring objectivity and industry-wide relevance. These models serve as both a guide for MNOs and a performance benchmark for vendors:
- MNOs gain a clear understanding of which vendors are excelling with their services, helping them make informed partnerships.
- Vendors benefit from insights into their competitive position, with data on strengths and areas for improvement in specific niches.
The report also includes a list of the Top 10 Vendors to Watch. These companies are not only recognised by operators as excellent vendors but are also pushing the boundaries of our industry.
Which are the main industry trends?
Based on our research conducted in 2024, the ROCCO team has identified some key trends that will be shaping the coming year. some critical questions addressed include:
- What is the expected evolution of artificial inflation of traffic (AIT) fraud in 2025?
- Which messaging channels will be the preferred option for enterprises in 2025?
- What issues will need operators to solve for 5G SA Roaming to take off?
- In which areas of telecoms will AI be leading the way in developing innovative solutions in 2025?
- Which have been the top testing challenges for operators with VoLTE Roaming?
The ROCCO Research team is aware of the digital transformation trends that are increasingly shaping the evolution of the telecom industry. To gain a broader perspective, we have included a discussion of breakthroughs in areas such as artificial intelligence, low earth orbit satellites or Wi-Fi 7.
Future Telecom Trends: The Lifelines
To help readers plan their strategy for 2025, The 25 Report includes Lifelines, ROCCO’s long-term forecasts for key telecoms services and technologies. These forecasts are based on more than 10 years of data and provide a strategic view of the future of telecoms. With the Lifelines, ROCCO provides clients with actionable insights to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Lifelines cover areas like:
- Anticipated breakthroughs in technologies such as BCE and eSIM.
- Predictions for telecom service growth over the next decade.
- Strategic directions for telecom providers aiming to adapt to emerging market demands.
By providing this forward-looking perspective, ROCCO enables MNOs and vendors to anticipate shifts in demand and adjust their strategies accordingly.
The 25 Report offers invaluable insights for anyone in the telecoms industry navigating the challenges and opportunities of 2025. From identifying top vendors to analysing trends in areas such as 5G Roaming, messaging and security, this report provides a comprehensive view of the telecoms landscape. By examining future predictions and current milestones, ROCCO offers industry players the tools they need to succeed now and, in the years, to come. Whether you’re a mobile operator seeking the best vendor partnerships or a telecom vendor looking to stay competitive, The 25 Report is your guide to staying ahead in an ever-evolving industry.
