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Apr 1
2016

The Power of Convergence

One of the latest advancements in mobile technology is the convergence of next-generation voice over IP services into the mobile core network.  This convergence facilitates the augmentation of existing subscriber services with rich class 4 and class 5 features such as third-party call control, visual voice mail, WiFi Calling, and over the top…

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Mar 15
2016

Cellphone Use Survey: Voice Still Most Important

Just over half of 5,000 U.S. adults (51%) responding to a recent cellphone use survey would think about switching mobile service providers if signal quality was poor, according to new market research results from Global Wireless Solutions (GWS). Results also revealed that voice calls were the most important aspect of the mobile telecom experience…

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Mar 14
2016

International Telecoms Week (ITW) May 9 - 10 2016 Hyatt Regency, Chicago IL

IVR Technologies, Inc. will be attending International Telecoms Week (ITW) at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL May 9 - 10 2016. Please contact sales@ivr.com to coordinate meeting times. http://www.internationaltelecomsweek.com/

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Mar 1
2016

So you want to be an MVNE?

Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNEs) are instrumental in providing the backbone necessary to rapidly launch an MVNO brand with the least amount of financial investment. An MVNO who leverages the infrastructure of an MVNE is commonly called a “Light MVNO”, as that MVNO does not need to invest in nor manage any of their own infrastructure. The…

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Feb 1
2016

Benefits of a Real-time, multi-IMSI M2M – IoT Platform

M2M and IoT services are facilitated through SIM-enabled devices that are deployed in local markets and/or throughout the world.  When devices move out of the local home network, device roaming can occur thereby changing the service delivery cost structure. The ability to localize a SIM, when the operator that it latches to is no longer the home…

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Jan 15
2016

So You Want to Build Subscriber Loyalty?

Subscriber loyalty is a critical component to the success and longevity for any Communications Service Provider’s business -- without loyalty the provider is certain to fail.  So how does a Communications Service Provider (CSP) build subscriber loyalty?  Solid service at a competitive price – A competitive price will attract subscribers, but…

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Jan 4
2016

What Ever Happened to Signaling System Internet (8?)

Our friends at Xura sent over a compilation of security studies that are always a fun read. (That is, if you define “fun” like a roller coaster that occasionally has to be shut down for repairs and investigations.) The study by Positive Technologies is a year old but the problem is an ongoing one for the industry.  Here is the primary issue in…

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Dec 15
2015

Top 10 Reasons to Deploy a Real-time MVNO Billing Solution

 In order to be competitive and well positioned for success today’s MVNO needs to think in real-time.  There are many reasons to implement a real-time MVNO billing solution, here are the top 10: Greatly reduce accounts receivable issues and improve cash flow and collections. Dynamically move subscribers from one rate plan to another based on…

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Dec 1
2015

FMI Report Expects Tremendous Growth in Global VoIP Market

A recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI), a research group that studies trends in IT, including communications protocols and methodologies, notes several segments of the voice-over-IP (VoIP) market that are expected to grow considerably through the end of the decade. The research group’s latest paper, “VOIP Services Market: Global…

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Nov 23
2015

Sponsored Data Will Gain Momentum with Adoption by Carriers Worldwide

Sponsored Data will see increased traction in 2016 as mobile network operators intensify strategies to take on competition from rival operators, OTT players and digital service providers. Looking ahead, Sponsored Data will spot a few key trends in its adoption and implementation, outlined as follows:   Sponsored data technology enablers will…

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