Enables mobile operators to peer directly with other mobile operators to avoid the high cost of using service bureaus for inter-operator SMS transport.
Overview
Since the implementation of inter-carrier short message service (SMS), operators have seen the usage of SMS grow at an astounding pace. The value and utility of SMS increased significantly when subscribers were able to send messages outside of their service provider’s network to friends and associates worldwide. While the number of global messages is growing and expected to hit 3.7 trillion by 2012 (Portio Research), the revenue per SMS is not keeping pace. Operators are looking for ways to trim costs associated with the service to improve their bottom line.
Product Description
Tekelec’s SMS Peering solution creates an intelligent infrastructure that manages inter-carrier text messaging traffic. It handles the routing, reformatting, message protocol conversion and inter-carrier billing and settlement required to exchange SMS messages across multi-technology networks. By enabling the delivery of SMS messages directly between operators with bilateral agreements, the SMS Peering solution reduces the need and cost of working with hub providers for interconnection.
Benefits
- Lowers OPEX. Tekelec's SMS Peering solution reduces variable operating costs associated with outsourcing to service bureaus. Operators can peer directly with other mobile operators for SMS delivery.
- Provides integrated billing support. Call detail records (CDRs) and reporting statistics enable operators to track SMS usage and support accurate inter-carrier billing and settlement.
- Solves interoperability issues. The solution's open standards enable the seamless integration of future technologies and services.
- Provides SMS number portability. The solution supports mobile number portability (MNP).
- Delivers cost savings. Eliminating the need to provision subscriber data in SMSCs throughout the network simplifies maintenance and reduces costs.
