BLOCKCHAIN-BASED INTELLIGENT ROAMING SETTLEMENT FOR MVNO ECOSYSTEMS
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Abstract
The rapid expansion of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) has increased the complexity of roaming settlement among MVNOs, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and roaming partners. Conventional settlement systems depend on centralized processing and manual reconciliation, causing delays, inconsistencies, and increased operational overhead. This paper proposes a Blockchain-Based Intelligent Roaming Settlement Framework that integrates permissioned blockchain, smart contracts, and intelligent transaction validation. Roaming usage records are securely verified and stored on a distributed ledger, while smart contracts automate tariff calculation and settlement execution. The proposed framework improves transparency, security, processing efficiency, reconciliation, scalability, and reliability for next-generation MVNO roaming ecosystems.
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Blockchain Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Roaming Settlement.
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Volume 02, Issue 05
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May 27 2026
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Cherladine, K. (2026). Blockchain-Based Intelligent Roaming Settlement for MVNO Ecosystems. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.056
Cherladine, Karthick. "Blockchain-Based Intelligent Roaming Settlement for MVNO Ecosystems." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.056.
Cherladine, Karthick. "Blockchain-Based Intelligent Roaming Settlement for MVNO Ecosystems." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.056.
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[2] D. Xenakis, A. Tsiota, C.-T. Koulis, C. Xenakis, and others, “Contract-Less Mobile Data Access Beyond 5G: Fully-Decentralized, High-Throughput and Anonymous Asset Trading Over the Blockchain,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 73963–74016, 2021, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3079625.
[3] F. Ghaffari, E. Bertin, N. Crespi, S. Behrad, and J. Hatin, “A Novel Access Control Method via Smart Contracts for Internet-Based Service Provisioning,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 81253–81273, 2021, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3085831.
[4] GSMA, “GSMA Blockchain for Wholesale Roaming MVP Report,” GSMA, 2021.
[5] GSMA, “Global Mobile Operators and GSMA Team up to Build Blockchain to Transform Back-Office Roaming,” GSMA, Jun. 2021.
[6] K. Cherladine, “AI-Powered Networked Management: The Future of MVNOs and MVNAs,” International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 8, pp. 180–189, 2024.
[7] S. Singh, C. R. Babu, K. Ramana, I.-H. Ra, and B. Yoon, “BENS-B5G: Blockchain-Enabled Network Slicing in 5G and Beyond-5G (B5G) Networks,” Sensors, vol. 22, no. 16, p. 6068, 2022, doi: 10.3390/s22166068.
[8] H. Li, P. Gao, Y. Zhan, and M. Tan, “Blockchain Technology Empowers Telecom Network Operation,” China Communications, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 274–283, 2022, doi: 10.23919/JCC.2022.01.020.
[9] A. Kalla, C. de Alwis, P. Porambage, G. Gür, and M. Liyanage, “A Survey on the Use of Blockchain for Future 6G: Technical Aspects, Use Cases, Challenges and Research Directions,” Journal of Industrial Information Integration, vol. 30, p. 100404, 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.jii.2022.100404.
[10] S. Muntaha, P. Lazaridis, M. Hafeez, Q. Ahmed, and others, “Blockchain for Dynamic Spectrum Access and Network Slicing: A Review,” IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 17922–17944, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3243985.
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