Jordanian Network Orders MMS Center

The Italian, Acotel Group has been awarded a contract with FastLink Jordan to supply a Multimedia Message Service Centre (MMSC). The contract follows the successful conclusion of a trial earlier this year and includes the supply of an MMSC, WAP Gateway and several innovative MMS applications.

Mr Bashar Arafeh, FastLink Data Group and Marketing Director, stated: "FastLink is focused on providing its customers with the latest messaging services. We were the first operator in the Middle East to provide an MMS service back in August 2002! With Acotel's MMSC we have the flexibility needed to deliver exciting new MMS based services that will keep us ahead of the competition".

FastLink's entire messaging infrastructure is now supplied by Acotel, comprising an SMSC, a Messaging Gateway, and the MMSC.

Declan O'Mahony, Director Acotel Mobile Solutions (Middle East), added: "We are very pleased with this opportunity to expand our role as FastLink's messaging partner. FastLink is a dynamic company with a strong focus on delivering high quality value added services to its subscribers. Our platforms provide the functionality and flexibility that allows FastLink to develop exciting revenue generating services that differentiate them in the market. This contract with Fastlink further consolidates Acotel's position as a leading messaging solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, with customers in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Sudan, and Yemen"

Posted to the site on 8th August 2003