Seeker Wireless and HP Enable Virtual Fixed-line Services in Eastern Europe

Seeker Wireless and Hewlett Packard (HP) have jointly announced that their joint Fixed Mobile Substitution (FMS) solution has been deployed to deliver virtual fixed-line services via mobile phones to an unnamed operator in Eastern Europe. The solution is providing consumers and businesses with "fixed-like" telephony services in the home or office via mobile phones.

Seeker Wireless SeekerZone detection technology is based on the SIM card and enables mobile operators to roll out "fixed-like" services to all areas covered by their mobile networks. Unlike first generation HomeZone solutions, based on older Cell-ID technologies, Seeker Wireless says that its platform can deliver 99.5% in-zone reliability with a zone size that varies from 100 metres to 500 metres in most environments, significantly reducing potential revenue leakage.

HP was the System Integrator for the solution. As part of the delivery, HP also provided the Intelligent Network platform, enabling real-time, accurate billing, as well as managing the smooth integration of SeekerZone into the operator network.

Dr Chris Drane, Chief Executive Officer at Seeker Wireless says: "FMS services are particularly significant in emerging markets where traditional fixed-line infrastructure is less prevalent. In these markets, FMS solutions like SeekerZone enable mobile operators to leapfrog traditional fixed-line services to capture additional usage and revenue. The innovative technology behind SeekerZone ensures that mobile operators maximise revenues from FMS services by delivering high in-zone reliability and tight zones around the home or office."

Posted to the site on 30th September 2007