Roaming services provider, MACH has acquired the Roaming Service Bureau (RSB) business from WorldCell. MACH says that the acquisition enables it to offer seamless voice and data roaming services to clients ranging from CDMA and GSM/UMTS operators to providers of WiMAX services.
While inter-standard roaming has been around for some time, it has not been a seamless experience for the subscriber or the operator.
RSB's patent pending software brokers Mobile IP to Simple IP technology. Achieving an industry first, it remains the only turnkey solution that enables a virtual home environment for subscribers that roam between divergent technologies. This feature allows a Mobile Operator's branded data services to be extended to any network with one connection to RSB.
In addition to the IP technology, RSB brings hundreds of thousands of subscribers, driven by the growth and popularity of smartphones such as RIM's Blackberry devices. These subscribers represent some of the highest ARPU customers in the industry, as they value the ability to roam around the world with reliable access to voice and data services anywhere, anytime - there is no need to change from GSM to CDMA, WiMAX, etc. - coverage is automatic.
Martin Lippert, CEO of MACH explained, "MACH is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of wireless operators, and the challenges associated with crossing networks. From facilitation of service agreements to revenue assurance, MACH is relied upon to extend the borders for services every day. The acquisition of RSB is further confirmation that the industry can depend upon MACH to enable voice and data services in ways that drive value to an operator's most valuable customers."
Posted to the site on 20th November 2008
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