Dialog Telekom Chooses GSMA's PathFinder Service

Sri Lanka's Dialog Telekom has signed up to the GSM Association's PathFinder Service, a GSMA-managed service operated by NeuStar that provides the missing link for operators as they make the move to all-IP mobile networks, tackling critical issues around routing, interoperability, number resolution and service and revenue assurance. By automatically translating phone numbers into IP addresses, PathFinder will help Dialog Telekom to facilitate the delivery of a wide variety of new feature rich IP-based services as well as ensure quality of service.

"The GSMA's PathFinder Service reduces complexity, cost and risk for mobile operators by providing a standardised, future-proof approach to implementing IP-based services," said Alex Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer at the GSMA. "We're delighted to have Dialog Telekom on board as one of PathFinder's early anchor customers."

Launched in November 2008, the GSMA PathFinder Service is based on the GSMA's Carrier ENUM technology and acts as a central directory where operators can share mobile and fixed-line addresses to enable accurate and cost-effective routing of packet voice, instant messaging, multimedia services, email and video. The service is available to mobile and fixed service providers as well as the full value chain including carriers, IPXs, hubs, ISPs, content and application providers.

PathFinder unlocks the revenue potential of IP-based networks by enabling operators to deliver new rich and convergent services to businesses and consumers quickly and efficiently, regardless of their network or type of device. The service is completely transparent and seamless for end users.

The GSMA's PathFinder Service initiative also encompasses an Industry Partner Programme, which is designed to ensure that next-generation infrastructure vendors around the globe have an industry vehicle with which to verify interoperability with ENUM-based routing. The PathFinder Industry Partner Programme lowers the barrier to adoption for service providers by helping ensure their equipment vendors are ENUM/PathFinder-ready as current and future IP services gain momentum in the industry.

Posted to the site on 26th May 2009