XConnect, eBIZ.mobility partnership increases ARPU for ITSPs23 September 2005
ITSPs can for the first time generate revenue from online purchases of digital content and media made by their subscribers.
XConnect, the leading VoIP peering service, has exclusively partnered with eBIZ.mobility to allow XConnect Alliance members to earn commissions by acting as the payment and billing processor for content providers and online merchants.
eBIZ.mobility’s payment processing solution is called the Federated Payment™ System. When consumers choose OneTouch™ (a part of the Federated Payment™ System) as a payment method, purchases made over PCs or cellular telephones are charged directly to telecom or ISP invoices. A key advantage of OneTouch is its suitability for micro-payments (even purchases less than $1) which will facilitate the proliferation of digital media categories such as ring tones, music and video downloads. OneTouch is based on proven technology using the Liberty Alliance / SAML Federated Identity standard.
OneTouch is similar to PayPal: Purchasers only register once with their preferred online provider and do not have to enter credit card details with multiple online retailers. With OneTouch however, only their ITSP or phone company is aware of their identity thus creating a more secure environment. Content providers and online retailers also benefit by offering the convenience of OneTouch payment to the rapidly growing number of ITSP subscribers.
Jeremy Kagan, CEO at eBIZ.mobility said: “Everyone’s a winner with this deal, which brings the benefits of more efficient payment processing to the world of VoIP for the first time. ITSPs can join ISPs and phone companies in capitalising on their large customer base and existing billing systems to generate more revenue from the burgeoning amount of digital content that passes through their networks. XConnect is a natural partner for us because its fast-growing global membership complements the spread of content providers and online retailers offering OneTouch.”
Eli Katz, founder and CEO at XConnect said: “XConnect is committed to providing its
Alliance members with revenue generating value-add services in addition to the benefits of interconnection. eBIZ.mobility is a fellow pioneer in the communications ecosystem and its innovative payment system will create opportunities for those ITSPs who recognise the rapid growth in spending on digital content.”
XConnect allows calls between Alliance members to bypass the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and its per-minute call charges. Because calls are routed IP from end to end, customers of Alliance members can make quality and feature rich multi-media calls to VoIP end users across the globe. XConnect, with its patent pending technology, also addresses the challenges associated with VoIP peering, including confidential ENUM directory systems, multi-protocol interoperability, privacy and security issues (including SPIT – Spam over Internet Telephony).
XConnect is exhibiting at Booth 1147 at Fall VON 2005 and sponsoring Global VoIP Services 2005, London. Eli Katz will be presenting on VoIP peering and other topics at these conferences.
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About eBIZ.mobility:
eBIZ.mobility was established in 2003 to provide a unique digital content payment processing solution for Telcos, ISPs and digital content providers. Its mission is to enable mobile and landline network operators, Internet service providers, and content providers to profit from payment processing by offering their customers secure and convenient OneTouch™ Purchasing of digital content on-line - from anywhere - via any electronic medium. eBIZ.mobility’s Federated Payment System is set to become the leading digital content payment processing solution for premium digital content such as news, sports, videos, games, ring tones and mobile proximity payment. For more information, please visit www.ebizmobility.com
About XConnect Global Networks:
XConnect is the world's first and largest provider of 'Plug and Peer' VoIP interconnection services dedicated to connecting ITSPs and enabling rich multimedia end to end IP communication. With offices and PoPs in USA, Europe and Asia, XConnect is the largest neutral provider of VoIP peering for ITSPs. XConnect’s solution comprehensively addresses interoperability, ENUM directory services, and security. XConnect interconnects leading ITSPs in 15 countries, allowing free IP calls to over a million VoIP end-users. The company recently received industry recognition in the 2005 Pulver100 List.
XConnect was founded in 2004 by Eli Katz, also co-founder and chairman of the UK’s Internet Telephony Service Providers’ Association. In early 2004, after working for a decade in senior positions in the telecoms industry, he envisioned how the IP communications industry could move forward and challenge the dominance of the legacy PSTN. He worked with industry leaders and partners in Europe and USA to design, develop and implement the XConnect vision. Eli is also the author of several patent pending VoIP directory and security systems.
XConnect is headquartered in London.
www.xconnect.net
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