ASTPP vs CSG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CSG had more branded searches than ASTPP among telecom software worldwide. CSG had about 165,000 branded searches, while ASTPP had 480. CSG made up 2.6% of all telecom software searches we track, and ASTPP accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telecom software, ASTPP appeared in three of the five answers and CSG in none.
Who do people search for more?
CSG, about 344 searches for every 1 for ASTPP
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Top telecom software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ASTPP was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CSG did not appear in any of the five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ASTPP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Amdocs3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Netcracker2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OneBill2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rev.io2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Huawei0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nokia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- CSG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ericsson0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telecom software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telecom software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telecom software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telecom software for telecom operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telecom software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telecom billing software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is ASTPP or CSG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ASTPP and CSG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine telecom software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CSG, ASTPP. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Huawei | Nokia | CSG | Ericsson | Netcracker | OneBill | ASTPP | Rev.io | Amdocs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.8% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.23% | 0.04% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.4% | 28.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.23% | 0.05% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 28.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0.06% | <0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.2% | 27% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 0.27% | 0.06% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 0.32% | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 28.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.28% | 0.08% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.6% | 24.6% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 64.5% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0.08% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.1% | 28.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.28% | 0.1% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 32.9% | 3% | 3.6% | 0.27% | 0.1% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.5% | 28.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.19% | 0.07% | <0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.3% | 29.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.19% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the ASTPP and CSG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CSG was ahead of ASTPP in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ASTPP’s share of searches among telecom software worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CSG’s share of searches among telecom software worldwide moved from 5.7% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for telecom software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, CSG lost share of searches among telecom software worldwide, from 3.2% to 2.6%.
In September 2026, ASTPP rose from 8th to 7th among telecom software worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ASTPP’s and CSG’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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