A telecommunications solution offered by one company is rebranded and sold by another under their own brand name. This allows businesses to offer phone services without investing in the infrastructure, technology, or expertise required to develop and maintain the service themselves. An example is a marketing agency offering voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions to its clients under the agency’s brand, even though the service is technically provided and supported by a separate telecommunications provider.
The practice provides access to a potentially profitable market segment without the significant upfront investment and ongoing operational costs associated with building a telecommunications platform from scratch. It also allows businesses to focus on their core competencies, such as marketing, sales, or customer service, rather than dedicating resources to the complexities of managing a phone service infrastructure. Historically, this arrangement has evolved to meet the growing demand for communication solutions, particularly as businesses seek cost-effective ways to expand their service offerings and customer base.