Channel Partner vs Affiliate: A 2026 Guide for MSPs and ITSPs
Two models for monetizing cloud telephony as an MSP or ITSP — channel partner and affiliate. The mechanics, the trade-offs, and how the Stripe Connect split actually works.
Jonathan Geller
SIPSTACK Editorial Team
Jonathan Geller
Founder & CEO, SIPSTACK
Jonathan Geller is the Founder & CEO of SIPSTACK, a Toronto-based AI-powered telecom platform for cloud PBX and business messaging. He writes about channel partnerships and telecom regulation, including STIR/SHAKEN and FCC policy.
Articles by Jonathan Geller
FCC Announces New Consumer Communications Information Services Threat (C-CIST)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at combating illegal schemes in the communications sector.
STIR/SHAKEN & Robocall Stats for September 2023: An Analysis
The latest STIR/SHAKEN and robocall data for September 2023 has been released. This information sheds light on recent robocall trends, involvement in STIR/SHAKEN, and the utilization of different attestation levels.
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