Starhome Continues Strong Growth in Asia Pacific
GSMA Mobile Asia Conference sees Starhome consolidate its position as the premier supplier of mobile roaming and converged solutions in Asia Pacific’s mobile market. Starhome has continued its track record of success throughout 2007 with a series of contracts involving mobile operators that are setting the pace in the APACís fast growing and highly competitive mobile sector.
SmarTone-Vodafone: Starhome is the first roaming specialist to sign a supply contract with SmarTone-Vodafone, Hong Kong ‘s premium mobile operator and a partner network of the Vodafone group. SmarTone-Vodafone’s decision was influenced by Starhome’s proven technology and expertise in roaming as well as its proven track record in working closely with different subsidiaries, affiliates and partners of the Vodafone group.
AIS: AIS has been in business for 15 years and with 20 million subscribers is the largest operator in Thailand’s booming mobile market. Thailand has one of the fastest growing mobile sectors in the world. Net new subscribers approached almost 7 million in number during the first half of 2007, two-third of the total recorded for 2006.
“Mobile telecommunications is viewed across the APAC region as a vital component in the economic revolution ñ both driving and supporting essential change. While the opportunity and market capacity may be still be growing, so too is the competition,” explained Alon Weinstein, Vice President APAC Sales, Starhome.
“As more mobile operators join the fray, consumers become more demanding and legislation makes an impact, the pressure on operators to find ways of increasing profitability is immense. Starhome has been a presence in APAC for many years and have found that operators feel confident working with Starhome because of its track record in implementing global roaming solutions that improve value for customers and increase the average revenue per user for operators. Using a Starhome solution means operators can enhance the experience for international travellers and encourage them to use their mobile phones abroad.”
About Starhome
Starhome is the leading provider of roaming services and converged solutions for Mobile Network Operators. As the recognized driving force in the market, Starhome continues to innovate as roaming evolves to extend service connectivity for users as they go from one network to another. The Starhome portfolio now includes inter-network convergent solutions for fixed, IP and wireless networks, in addition to the full range of international roaming services. These solutions have proven to generate revenue quickly, reduce network expenses and give users the freedom to roam through any zone.
Starhome’s dedicated staff and commitment to quality ensure reliable products, fast implementation and professional support throughout the product lifecycle. Starhomeís global footprint includes the world’s largest Operators and Groups ñ together providing true seamless service mobility for more than half of all roamers worldwide.
About the Mobile Asia Congress
GSMA Mobile Asia Congress (formerly 3GSM World Congress Asia) is the sister event to Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, the largest, most significant and most successful global mobile event in the world. An estimated 52,000 visitors gathered in Barcelona at this year’s Congress to do business, to discuss the hottest trends in the mobile communications industry, and to participate in its future. http://www.mobileasiacongress.com