Emirates Data Clearing House Launches First GSM-Architecture based Wi-Fi Hub in the Region
Partnership with Accuris Networks to offer seamless cost effective global Wi-Fi connectivity
Dubai : Emirates Data Clearing House ( EDCH ), the region’s largest mobile services Data Clearing House provider, announced a partnership with Accuris Networks to launch the region’s first WRiX-capable (Wireless Roaming Intermediary Exchange) Wi-Fi Hub for International Wi-Fi roaming and domestic mobile data offload services.
Service providers worldwide are adding Wi-Fi access to their roaming packages to enhance user experience and lower costs for subscribers as they travel globally. By adding a Wi-Fi Roaming Hub, EDCH will be able to offer its service provider customers a seamless and cost-effective method to access global Wi-Fi connectivity.
The EDCH Wi-Fi Hub, built on Accuris Networks’ AccuROAM Platform, addresses key issues faced by service providers in delivering Wi-Fi roaming services, such as the time-intensive process of identifying Wi-Fi providers, negotiation of terms, and implementation of Wi-Fi services. Crucially, the solution also provides a GSM-architecture-based Wi-Fi service using seamless SIM-based authentication, largest range of user equipment & multi-vendor Wi-Fi network support, carrier wholesale rates, and GSM-based clearing & settlement. This facilitates quick service provider setup, swift service delivery, and a simplified user experience.
“Offering the Hub in this region and connectivity to other Wi-Fi Hubs in other regions will allow EDCH to extend our footprint towards true seamless and cost-effective global Wi-Fi connectivity”, said Nassir Salim, General Manager of EDCH . “We chose to build our Wi-Fi Roaming service on Accuris Networks’ Platform to benefit from the company’s deep industry knowledge and connectio
“EDCH is the regional leader in providing innovative cloud-based solutions for more than 50 carriers. This partnership is strategic to Accuris Networks towards delivering regional Wi-Fi service using our globally proven solution architecture and carrier-grade service characteristics”, said Jeff Brown, CEO of Accuris Networks. “In using the AccuROAM Platform, EDCH extends our growing number of service providers taking advantage of a worldwide operator-based Wi-Fi roaming network.”
The signing of this partnership took place at the Telecom World’s Middle East event, which is being held on September 14-15 in Ritz Carlton, Dubai.
About EDCH
Established in 1994, EDCH provides a complete solution to mobile operators for roaming facilities to be provided to their customers. EDCH is the only Data Clearing House based in the Middle East and is successfully serving many leading operators in Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. EDCH offers comprehensive roaming solutions specifically Data Clearing, Financial Clearing, Revenue Assurance, Value Added Services, Mobile Money Hub and other customized solutions. For more information, please visit (www.edch.com).
About Accuris Networks
Accuris Networks is the global expert in connecting networks. With a deep heritage in mobile networking, the company provides subscriber access, policy management, AAA, core interworking, and settlement services between Wi-Fi, LTE, GSM, IPX and fixed access networks. Leading service providers worldwide have deployed the company’s carrier Wi-Fi offload solution and Wi-Fi roaming hubs to ensure their subscribers have a secure, seamless quality of experience. For more information, visit Accuris Networks (www.accuris-networks.com).
