In the past – launching an international MVNO required complex negotiations with multiple operators, investment in a subscription management platform, and managing multiple marketplace listings. Not any longer! With Spenza, you will be launching your MVNO in minutes!
Spenza provides a robust MVNO enablement platform, enabling brands to procure, resell plans, collect payments, and track subscriptions seamlessly. It also offers enterprise mobility management solutions that streamline telecom operations. This guide explains how to link a Spenza account with a Shopify store, add custom products, and resell mobile plans globally.
What is an MVNO Enablement Platform?
An MVNO enablement platform provides the tools needed to launch and operate a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) without building telecom infrastructure from scratch. It typically includes mobile plan provisioning, billing, subscription management, payment processing, API integrations, and customer lifecycle management, enabling businesses to launch connectivity services faster and at lower cost.
Benefits of Using Spenza for MVNO Launches
Launching an international MVNO has traditionally been a complex and costly process, but with Spenza’s MVNO enablement platform, you can experience numerous benefits that simplify and accelerate your journey.
- Faster Time-to-Market: Spenza has the added advantage of integrating with other platforms such as Shopify to help you establish your MVNO in minutes not weeks. The easy setup and synchronization makes for a very short go-live time so that your telecom plans are ready for customers almost as soon as possible.
- Cost Efficiency: Spenza saves money by not requiring expensive investments in a subscription management platform and many operators’ negotiations. This eliminates operational costs that normally come hand in hand with the formation of an MVNO and frees up capital which might be of immense importance in other areas of business.
- Simplified Enterprise Mobility Management: The Spenza helps organisations to tackle the EMM challenges effectively since it helps brands to control telecom subscriptions, monitor usage and do collections for them at the same place. This integration helps you in getting visibility and control over your MVNO operations and therefore makes your business management comfortable.
- Scalable and Global Reach: Whether you are looking to sell mobile plans locally or globally, Spenza allows for global reselling capabilities. You can easily add custom products, adjust offerings, and scale your MVNO operations without geographical limitations.
- Real-Time Tracking and Updates: With Spenza’s enterprise mobility management solutions, you gain access to real-time updates and a centralized dashboard that lets you track and manage phone lines, subscriptions, and usage. This real-time data empowers you to make informed decisions and optimize your telecom services with ease.
By choosing Spenza for your MVNO launch, you are not just simplifying the process but also empowering your brand with the tools needed for sustainable and efficient telecom operations.
Linking Spenza Account with Shopify Store
Step 1: Log in to your Spenza business account. Go to Settings → Account Management.
Inside Account Management, locate “Shopify Merchant.” This is where you can link your Shopify store with your Spenza account. Click on “Connect” and add the link to your Shopify store
.Connecting Shopify with Spenza is beneficial as it ensures seamless synchronization of purchase details, eliminating the need for manual data entry. This integration enhances enterprise mobility management by allowing real-time updates, better inventory management, and streamlined operations.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Connect your Spenza account to Shopify |
| 2 | Install the Spenza Shopify app |
| 3 | Import mobile plans from the Spenza Marketplace |
| 4 | Organize plans into Shopify collections |
| 5 | Publish plans to your online store |
| 6 | Track subscriptions, usage, and billing from the Spenza dashboard |
Install Spenza from Shopify Store
Step 2: Open your Shopify admin dashboard and navigate to the Shopify App Store. Use the search bar to find the Spenza app. Once located, click on it to view the app details. Click on the “Install” button and follow the on-screen instructions to add the Spenza app to your Shopify store.
Step 3: After installation, go to the Apps section in your Shopify admin dashboard. You will see Spenza listed among your installed apps.
Click on the Spenza app to open it. You will be prompted to log in to your Spenza business account. Enter your credentials and log in. Once logged in, you will have access to the Spenza Marketplace. Here, you can view all available plans. Select the plans you wish to add to your Shopify store and click on “Proceed” to add them to your product cart.
Organizing Products and Collections
Step 4: Go to the Products page from your Shopify admin dashboard. Here, you can see all the products available in your store. Select the products (plans) you added from Spenza and add them to your preferred collections. This makes it easier for customers to find and purchase them. After organizing the products into collections, ensure to save the changes to update your store catalog.
Step 5: Add these products to your sales channel as well, in this case, the online store. This step ensures that the products are visible to your customers for purchase.
Purchasing and Tracking Subscriptions
Step 6: The products you added from Spenza will now be visible in your Shopify store. Customers can browse these products, view details, and select the plans they wish to purchase. During the purchase process, customers will need to enter their contact information and payment details. This ensures that all necessary information is collected for the subscription.
Step 7: After the payment is successfully processed, the customer will receive an order confirmation. This typically includes a confirmation email with details of the purchase. The subscription will be activated, and the user’s details will be recorded in your Spenza account.
Managing Subscriptions with Enterprise Mobility
Step 8: In your Spenza account, go to the Enterprise Mobility Management section and select Phone Lines. Here, you will see the updated phone line information, including the new subscriptions. The user information will also be updated in your Spenza database, allowing you to track phone lines, subscriptions, and usage.
Step 9: In the Enterprise Mobility Management Solutions section, select Subscriptions. A new subscription entry will be created for each purchase. By clicking on the subscription ID, you can view detailed information about the subscription, including purchase details and usage data.
Step 10: The Spenza dashboard provides a centralized view of all your subscriptions. You can see spend and usage data for subscriptions from various operators. The dashboard offers near real-time updates, allowing you to monitor and manage your telecom expenses efficiently.
You can seamlessly integrate Spenza with Shopify, allowing for efficient management and tracking of telecom plans and subscriptions. These enterprise mobility management solutions make it easier to manage your business operations globally.
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