Qtel Offers Reverse Charged Calls

Qtel (Qatar Telecom), has launched a "Nobill Collect Call" service which enables Qtel’s subscribers to make collect calls to other mobile customers if they run out of credit, or if they are reluctant to place a call. The software platform was supplied by Symsoft.

Both prepaid and postpaid subscribers can use the Collect Call service. When being the receiving party, the subscriber is charged in real time. The subscriber making a Collect Call can even be roaming, with the additional roaming charge transferred to the paying party. The solution is integrated with the existing Qtel Prepaid IN as well as billing system, supports white and black lists, and is easily managed by interactive USSD menus.

Nobill Collect Call is integrated in the network using SIGTRAN ("SS7 over IP") to provide a robust architecture and efficient use of network resources.

"Qtel had a comprehensive set of requirements on, introducing several revenue-generating features, such as the ability to perform Collect Call in roaming and the ability to use black and white lists. The Nobill Collect Call service is deployed on the same platform as the “Nobill Call Back Roaming” and the “Nobill Call Me” service launched earlier, and has quickly become great successes. We now look forward to continuing our collaboration with Qtel", says Rami Nihlawi, Key Account Manager at Symsoft MEA.

Posted to the site on 25th May 2009