SS7-Based Solution Activates Legacy Handsets with Industry-Leading Success Rates
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Interop Technologies, a provider of core solutions for messaging, device management, and connectivity gateways, today announced that PT Smart Telecom, one of the few wireless operators in the world using leading-edge CDMA EVDO Rev. B technology, has selected Interop's turnkey CDMA OTA Provisioning solution to provide point-of-sale activation for devices on the company's network. The solution automates activations, reducing operating costs for the network operator and improving the customer experience.
When PT Smart Telecom deploys the Interop CDMA OTA solution at the end of Q2 2010, the company will support more than 2.5 million subscribers. PT Smart Telecom wanted a solution that would enable the company to activate more subscribers on the network quickly with higher activation success rates. The Interop CDMA OTA solution enables PT Smart Telecom to dramatically increase activation accuracy.
"PT Smart wants to lead the wireless market through innovation in Indonesia, and we believe Interop Technologies can help us reach that goal by helping to drive customer satisfaction and retention from the moment devices are activated," said Richard Tan, Co-CEO, Strategy and Technology, PT Smart Telecom.
"We are pleased to deliver a reliable and highly scalable CDMA OTA solution to PT Smart to help the company activate all devices on its network," said John Dwyer, President and CEO, Interop Technologies. "This world-class technology solution will help save time and money for PT Smart and its customers."
The IS-683-compliant CDMA OTA solution automatically provisions Number Assignment Modules (NAMs) and Preferred Roaming Lists (PRLs) at the point of sale. By activating service right the first time, the solution significantly reduces activation time and related operating costs for operators and increases convenience for customers, who avoid subsequent trips to operator retail locations for activation fixes.
Although the wireless industry gradually is transitioning to new device management (DM) capabilities under Open Mobile Alliance technical standards, most wireless devices currently in use are not yet DM-capable, and a percentage of the customer base will likely remain on SS7-based provisioning indefinitely. Deploying the turnkey Interop CDMA OTA Provisioning solution will enable PT Smart Telecom to activate legacy devices quickly and cost effectively during the transition period.
About Interop Technologies
Interop Technologies (www.interoptechnologies.com) provides core wireless solutions for messaging, device management, and connectivity gateways. The company's unmatched deployment flexibility enables operators of all sizes to compete immediately, and 4G-ready architecture makes migration to next-generation technology simple. With a lengthy history in the wireless service provider business, Interop is a trusted partner to operators worldwide. Interop provides the world's fastest SMSC, a massively scalable MMSC, next-gen 4G messaging solutions, "one-click fix" SCOPETM Device Management, a state-of-the-art Common Short Code Gateway, and a WAP Gateway with comprehensive toolset. Interop is headquartered in Fort Myers, Fla., with facilities in Dallas, Texas, and São Paulo, Brazil.
About PT Smart Telecom
PT Smart Telecom is a leading and innovative cellular service provider in Indonesia with CDMA 2000 1X-EVDO Rev.B technology transmitting at 1,900 MHz. The technology enables subscribers to constantly communicate with clear voice and high-speed data access. Affordable coverage is continuously expanded and eventually will be nationwide. Smart Telecom provides excellent service and efficient communication for Indonesia. For more information, visit www.smart-telecom.co.id.
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