International Cell-Phone Calls Could Get Cheaper

Iria · Nov 29, 2005, 05:14 PM

Cell phones are rapidly replacing wired lines for calls within the U.S., but high charges have kept people from using them much for international calls. MobileSphere, a wireless communications vendor, is working to change that. The company rolled out software and services for cell-phone operators and wireless carriers today that it says lets them offer affordable international calling plans to their subscribers.

MobileSphere's newly-launched CarrierILD service combines proprietary soft-switch technology and a global Tier 1 network of long-distance providers like MCI and Qwest. The service includes discounted international calling to more than 220 countries, Web-based provisioning, billing, anti-fraud control and usage monitoring, says the company.
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Nov 29, 2005, 05:14 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	International Cell-Phone Calls Could Get Cheaper Cell phones are rapidly replacing wired lines for calls within the U.S., but high charges have kept people from using them much for international calls. MobileSphere, a wireless communications vendor, is working to change that. The company rolled out software and services for cell-phone operators and wireless carriers today that it says lets them offer affordable international calling plans to their subscribers. MobileSphere's newly-launched CarrierILD service combines proprietary soft-switch technology and a global Tier 1 network of long-distance providers like MCI and Qwest. The service includes discounted international calling to more than 220 countries, Web-based provisioning, billing, anti-fraud control and usage monitoring, says the company. ____________ Read More / Source: Yahoo! News