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Comfone signs partnership agreement with i2i Telesource

i2i Telesource and Comfone today announced they are partnering to provide GRX (GPRS Roaming Exchange) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) HUB Services to Mobile operators in India.

BANGLORE, May 22, 2006— A GRX is a dedicated data network interconnecting GPRS mobile operators’ networks. GRX services enable travelers and business people to use their GPRS services while they are abroad or beyond the reach of their home network . With MMS Hub, operators can benefit from building up their MMS interconnections through a single physical connection and service contract, thus increasing efficiency and reducing costs. The interchange of MMS traffic between operators is enabled with IP access and routing using DNS with Mobile Number Portability Support.

Roaming services are still a major growth opportunity for mobile operators worldwide. Looking into future challenges, i2i Telesource and Comfone has invested in becoming the leading inter-operator solution provider – offering high quality data, signaling, broker and clearing services with customer care.

Speaking about the partnership, Mr. Walter Heutschi, Chairman of Board of Directors of Comfone AG said, “We are very contented to have signed this agreement. Our GRX agreement with i2i Telesource marks Comfone’s entrance into the evolving Indian mobile market."

"We are pleased to provide our world-class GPRS roaming coverage and services to the Indian Mobile operators through i2i Telesource. As mobile data services are gaining momentum in India, we look forward to providing more advanced global mobile data interconnection services to Indian operators," said Ms. Geraldine Philippe, Comfone AG member of the board of Directors.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Prakash Jain, CEO of i2i Telesource Pvt. Ltd. said, "The strong relationship we have forged with Comfone has enabled us to deliver superior services to our clients, consistently and efficiently. Together we will take this venture to a new level as clear leader in this market. We are entering a relationship with a major company, which shares our vision and values and understands, as we do, the enormous potential of mobile telephony in Indian society. We are excited about the opportunity to continue our work with Comfone supporting their delivery of data services to the country."

Roland Burri, Comfone’s Executive Vice President, Products and Services, commented "i2i Telesource will clearly strengthen our partner ecosystem as we are always looking for the right companies to collaborate with to meet the needs of our customers. Comfone will leverage i2iTelesource’s business consulting and services implementation to reinforce our ability to provide customers with expert roaming services.”

About Comfone
Comfone supplies mobile operators services that are needed for the worldwide interconnection of mobile networks, so called 'roaming'. Founded in 1997 with the goal to provide efficient solutions in the field of international roaming, Comfone's service portfolio is currently unique in the world. Comfone is the first Roaming Broker and the only operator of an international roaming platform. With head offices based in Berne, Switzerland, Comfone comprises of 70 employees, consisting of 13 nationalities who speak a total of 16 languages.

About i2i Telesource
i2i Telesource having its strong presence in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, is India’s leading CRM services provider.. We offer comprehensive full-scale solutions through integration of all communications channels to over 50 blue chip companies in sectors such as Insurance, Banking, Couriers, Mutual funds, Automobiles, Telecommunications, and many more. We leverage our experience in customer relationship management to provide the best business process outsourcing solutions. i2i Telesource is successfully servicing diversified requirements of several Multinationals. i2i Telesource has a firm financial foundation on which it continues to provide innovative products.


 

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