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What are Your Top Requirements for IPX Networks?
Roaming Consulting Company, ROCCO, recently asked this question as part of their 2017 survey to rate IPX vendor performance. The report shows that the top 3 requirements are; VoLTE Readiness,
Enhanced Performance and SS7 Interface to iBasis Award-Winning Analytics Tool InVision
Enhanced InVision Performance Leveraging State of Art Tier 1 Data Center iBasis has recently completed a major upgrade to our InVision infrastructure, moving to a top tier facility with state
eSIM Standardization Efforts
The GSMA Association and the eSIM The GSM Association is a trade body that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide. Approximately 800 mobile operators are full GSMA members
Best IPX Service Provider: It’s In Our Nature
Since the start of iBasis, 20 years ago, the company invested significantly in IP, VoIP and interoperability. And since the launch of IPX, iBasis also invested a considerable amount
Solving The IoT Challenges of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are the owners of a key asset required to connect wide area high bandwidth Internet of Things (IoT) devices – the Mobile Network. In these still
Free Calls to Mexico City from Pingo.com
The Pingo Team sends our most sincere thoughts to all those affected by the earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico. We know that it is critical to stay connected to family
Solving the Challenges of IoT Service Providers
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a technological and business revolution. We are still in the early adoption and adaptation stages of this revolution while standards and methodologies continue to
Staying Connected During the Hurricane Crisis
The severity of Hurricane Irma is enormous and continues to cause catastrophic damage that has devastated many islands in the Caribbean. It is critical to stay connected to loved ones
IoT Challenges for Mobile Network Operators and IoT Service Providers
IoT, or Internet of Things, is the concept of connecting devices to the internet. This can take the shape of any device, such as watches, refrigerators, headphones, vehicles, and even
COLLABORATION: IT’S IN OUR NATURE
At WAS in Macao, we unveiled a new marketing campaign with a new slogan “Collaboration: It’s in Our Nature”. Collaboration is our day to day focus to better serve you
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Key Concerns in Roaming For MNOs
The first observations in Latin America The Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) is a far-reaching concept. It is revolutionary in several areas for roaming services and is
iBasis CEO Feddo Hazewindus Discusses the Role of Wholesalers in IoT
In a recent interview with Isabelle Paradis, President of Hot Telecom, Feddo discusses the role of Wholesalers in IoT and the need to create more value above and beyond transport.
Lessons Learned From the Latest VoLTE Implementations
Please join Richard Xu, iBasis Distinguished Mobile Architect for Innovation Technology at GSMA NA in Austin, TX on June 12th for the VoLTE Roaming and Interworking Workshop
Expanding the Horizon of VoLTE
National and International Trade Since the beginning of time people have been involved in trade, which involves the transfer of goods or services from one person to another. First locally,
iBasis Welcomes Edwin van Ierland Back As SVP Global Voice Sales
Edwin van Ierland returns to iBasis as SVP Global Voice Sales and Retail, after expanding his career for more than two years in the Maritime Industry. What has he learned
iBasis CEO Feddo Hazewindus Featured as one of the “New Wholesale Commanders”
Hot Telecoms conducted interviews with 7 of the “New C-Level Crew Leading the Wholesale Revolution”. Read what Feddo has to say about key success factors for today’s wholesalers, how
Service Management – How Dedicated Analysis & Management Support Work
By working very closely with our customers, we have observed the real challenge of keeping up with high consumer demand, especially during high peak traffic periods, while expanding LTE roaming
Making 2017 a Profitable Year!
It’s with great pleasure that I welcome you to the first 2017 edition of iBasis mobile newsletter. Since joining iBasis six months ago I have been amazed by the tremendous
iBasis helps customers control Multiple MTR costs
If you are paying attention to the regulations on termination rates around the world, by now you know that there is a new way of buying and selling voice calls
How FraudAlert™ Helps Retail Carriers
International revenue share fraud (IRSF) is one of the biggest crimes taking place in telecom. Yet, how often do you read in the news about a crackdown on criminal organizations
VoLTE of People
The fifth generation (5G) Today, 5G is the new buzzword. This fifth generation of mobile networks will offer a wide array of considerable improvements compared to 4G. Think of the
Addressing the Vulnerabilities of VoLTE
Mobile operators around the world are launching Voice service over their LTE infrastructure (VoLTE) as the primary voice solution for their LTE subscribers. Unlike traditional circuit-switched voice, VoLTE exclusively uses
Expanding InVision: A Single Tool for LTE and GRX/S8 Roaming Intelligence
What is InVision? InVision (Intelligent Vision) is the iBasis LTE Roaming intelligence solution. It is a powerful monitoring, alarming and reporting tool that supports a higher quality of service by
How Is VoLTE Like An Election?
When it comes to decision-making, as a general rule, people like to be presented with options. That’s certainly true in political elections. Sometimes the differences between options is very clear
LTE Roaming: Demand and Momentum are Clear
So where are we with LTE Roaming? According to Ovum’s 2016 Roaming Report, LTE roaming is making its presence known, driven by data roaming traffic that is expected to grow
Is Customer Experience Management Your Top Priority (Like 68% of Operators?)
Customer experience management is emphatically the top priority for operators, with 68% of participants citing it as their number one strategic priority, and 82% viewing it among their top-three priorities
iBasis: A Leading International Voice Carrier For 20 Years
On August 2 2016, iBasis celebrated its 20th anniversary. Compared to our parent company KPN that counts more than 160 years of service, 20 years sound very young and brash. On
Don’t leave money on the table!
Mobile operators are eager to recoup their large investments in LTE in the form of increased profits and subscriber satisfaction. And yet, according to our research, many operators aren’t effectively
5G is closer than you think and IPX is at its heart
Reporting from 5G World in London. Judging by the vibe at the world’s first dedicated 5G event we are well on our way to a truly connected planet (and at
How is VoLTE Like a Vacation?
Well, it’s all about the packing. Is three T-shirts enough or two too many? What about a jacket? Are you really going to go to the gym? If you don’t
Handling Peak Roaming Traffic
One sure thing about mobile subscribers is that the more they get, the more they want. They want higher-speed service for popular pastimes such as mobile social networking, mobile video,
Introducing Roaming Policy Control – A Use Case Survey
With the advent of Roam Like Home business models and the rise of mobile video and IoT, offering advanced personalized roaming services are key to optimizing the roaming experience and
VoLTE Roaming – Let’s take away the confusion
In a recent survey of mobile operators’ implementation plans regarding VoLTE, ViLTE, RCS conducted by Ovum and sponsored by iBasis, a majority of operators admitted that they don’t know whether
Solving the GRX and S8 Challenges with Visibility
Fast and easy troubleshooting for GRX and S8 data traffic in international networks proves to be very challenging today. Mobile Operators have serious difficulties monitoring international GRX/S8 data traffic and
IBASIS CEO FEDDO HAZEWINDUS FEATURED IN CAPACITY MAGAZINE’S “BIG INTERVIEW”
In a recent interview with Agnes Stubbs from Capacity Magazine, Feddo provides perspective on the future of wholesale telecom and the role iBasis intends to play by emphasizing analytics and value-added services.
Exciting Roaming Season Coming Soon!
The summers of 2016 and 2017 will be very important for the international roaming industry. On April 30, 2016 roaming charges in the EU will be lowered to national charges
Join us for a live webinar with Ovum and iBasis regarding the key challenges of deploying IMS-based roaming
On April 21st, 2016 at 3pm BST Catherine Haslam, Senior Analyst, Wholesale, Ovum and Ajay Joseph, Chief Technology Officer, iBasis will discuss aligning technical and commercial planning for effective VoLTE, ViLTE
Confusion Reigns over VoLTE, ViLTE, and RCS Roaming
A recent Survey of mobile operators shows VoLTE and ViLTE gaining momentum, but uncertainty about roaming models raises implementation challenges. Conducted in January 2016 by Ovum, a leading global technology
Let’s Meet at ITW
Please join us at ITW 2016, 8 – 11 May, to discuss and share visions, insights and solutions for Making What’s Next Work Globally. Come meet with us at the Hyatt
Planning for a Challenging 2016 Roaming Season
2016 will mark a major turning point in the roaming landscape, especially in Europe with the first stage of mandated reductions in roaming fees, leading to the end of roaming
Taking A Balanced Approach to VoLTE Roaming
If you are concerned about VoLTE Roaming models, interconnectivity between different roaming models, end-user quality of experience, we encourage you to attend the iBasis session on “A Balanced Approach for
2016 View from Ajay Joseph, iBasis CTO
The global mobile market is facing a time of great change, challenges and opportunities, which many predict will intensify in the year ahead. As described by Chetan Sharma, the 4th
LTE Roaming Implementation for Pan-European Connected Car Player – Cubic
Cubic Telecom offers flexible mobility solutions that power connectivity for leading Internet of things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and mobile device companies. They recently announced a partnership with Audi to deliver
S8HR – Faster Path to VoLTE Roaming, but not Without Challenges
With 46 operators having commercially launched VoLTE-HD voice services in 29 countries and more than 117 operators investing in VoLTE*, VoLTE roaming has become a major focus of mobile operators’
Back to the Future: Why an Industry Pioneer Decided to Bring Wholesale Voice Back into Focus
Why an Industry Pioneer Decided to Bring Wholesale Voice Back into Focus The market has spoken: Wholesale is here to stay. In decline? Unquestionably. But with more than 30 billion