Billing and Charging Evolution (BCE) is right around the corner. Operators are accelerating the deployment of BCE due to growing concerns about competitive disadvantages, as well as the surge in 5G Standalone (SA) and IoT roaming traffic (source: Kaleido Intelligence, 2025). BCE unlocks many powerful new charging models and revenue streams that operators can benefit from, sooner rather than later.
BCE adoption is growing steadily, but the TAP (Transfer Account Procedures) system is still widely used. According to Kaleido Intelligence estimates, BCE settlements reached $338M in 2024 and are expected to exceed $1B by 2026. Early adopters of BCE benefit from operational efficiencies and greater commercial leverage, gaining an advantage in shaping settlement practices that align with next-generation roaming demands. This period, while they wait for other operators to transition to BCE, is what is known as the hybrid settlement period.
MACH’s One Agreement solution is a convergent billing and settlement platform that combines TAP and BCE agreements into a single view. It helps guide operators through this hybrid settlement period and along the transition from TAP to BCE. It not only streamlines settlement but also enables faster, scalable wholesale operations through its comprehensive business intelligence platform, One BI. One Agreement leverages MACH’s TAP expertise in the here and now, allowing operators to benefit from additional charging models such as IMSI-based agreements using TAP files. While providing TAP support in the present, it also helps operators simplify BCE adoption. Below are a few of the main challenges facing operators on the journey to BCE, and how One Agreement can help solve them:
MACH focuses on simplifying billing complexities to help operators manage their business more efficiently. We are experts in both TAP and BCE, dedicated to helping operators navigate their BCE deployment journey. Get in touch with us to learn more about BCE or to schedule a demo of One Agreement.