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Link2One signs up 22 operators |
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Wednesday, 15 October 2008 |
Link2One has announced that 22 operators have signed agreements to join its Link2One Open Connectivity Hub. Link2One has moved quickly since its inception in February 2008 to build a multilateral GSM roaming hub that includes signalling, clearing and settlement, agreement management and value added services. This multilateral approach enables operators to access networks around the world with just one link and one agreement. With the proliferation of operators and the advent of networks that will be based on new technologies, the complexity of managing partner relationships is increasing enormously. Roaming managers are faced with coordinating hundreds of agreements and tests. Plus, the launch of new products and services to all partners is a slow and complicated process. For newer operators, the cost in time and money of developing worldwide roaming relationships is virtually prohibitive. In July 2008 Link2One conducted a trial of its open connectivity service with 40 potential clients. They agreed to open their networks to real roamers for a period of two weeks. During this period their customers made calls on participating networks. In addition, Link2One ran a schedule of IREG and TADIG tests to ensure that connectivity and billing could take place. The hub concept was proven – all networks were able to exchange data. Now, Link2One has become the fastest-growing GSM roaming hub. In addition to the 22 signed operators above, it has 70 commitments from operators worldwide.
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