ICE Signs With MACH For Roaming
The Instituto Costarricense de
Electricidad (ICE) announced
that it has contracted MACH to
provide effective and reliable
processes to optimize roaming
profitability, dropping VeriSign.
ICE, the state monopoly on
telecommunications, said it
chose MACH for its reputation,
innovation and future portfolio
of services, which allow ICE
greater profitability, including
fraud protection and data
cleaning.
The relationship is a
significant alliance that
represents MACH’s continued
growth and burgeoning ties with
Latin America, a dynamic region
that holds approximately 12% of
GSM technologies worldwide.
Currently, there are more than
300 million Latin American GSM
subscribers with more than 30
million new customers in 2007.
Mobile phone penetration is 61%,
compared to 18% penetration for
fixed lines and only 4% for
Internet connections, making GSM
the predominant way of
communication.
MACH Fraud Protection provides
the industry’s ‘Best in Class’
immunization against roaming
fraud via rapid detection,
surveillance and shutdown. MACH
Data Clearing ensures the secure
generation of files and exchange
of roaming data for timely
settlement.
According to Oscar Miranda,
MACH’s Vice President of
Business Development & Sales,
CALA: “MACH is honoured to be
chosen for our roaming
expertise, innovation and
assistance in the growth of ICE.
Our specialist knowledge of the
region, guaranteed local support
and complete understanding of
ICE’s requirements were the
deciding factors. MACH has
mature, proven solutions and
global prominence. We look
forward to working with the team
and expanding the success and
future potential of ICE Costa
Rica.” |
