Operators' OSS Unready for Fixed Mobile Convergence

Comptel Poll Shows Fixed Line Providers Lead Mobile Operators in Terms of Preparedness

A recent poll by Comptel Corporation (OMX Helsinki: CTL1V), a leading vendor of dynamic Operations Support Software (OSS), found that operators have not prepared their OSS for the advent of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC). The convergence of devices and networks will allow a voice or data session be carried over fixed and wireless networks, with value-added services across multiple access media.

The poll, carried out at Comptel's annual user group, found that while 41 percent of respondents stated their OSS was 'somewhat' ready, 39 percent admitted to being completely unprepared for FMC. The poll also demonstrated that mobile operators lag behind fixed line providers: a total of 71 percent of mobile operators thought their OSS totally unready for FMC, while only 29 percent of fixed line providers placed themselves in the same category.

r. Simo Sääskilahti, Senior Vice President Products and Solutions at Comptel, commented: "The results show that operators are keen to enjoy the fruits of FMC as soon as possible. That said, they need to ensure they have the correct software platform in place to ensure as smooth a transition to FMC as possible. Problems arise when legacy, non-convergent software is being used in other parts of the operators' OSS. It is apparent that OSS vendors need to advise operators effectively on how best to move to a fully convergent OSS."

Sääskilahti continued: "Operators need to ensure their OSS is ready for FMC. Comptel's Dynamic OSS solutions enable telecom service providers to deliver services flexibly and charge for them effectively in a converged or legacy environment. Our software allows operators to launch new services with a fast time-to-market and we are already proving benefits to customers deploying FMC solutions, such as Taiwan's FarEasTone."

About Comptel Corporation

Comptel provides Comptel Dynamic OSS solutions, enabling telecom service providers to deliver services flexibly and charge them effectively. Comptel's expertise in inventory, provisioning and activation, mediation and charging empowers service providers to focus on delivering the innovative services. Comptel has provided solutions to 260 customers with 500 million subscribers in 85 countries. Net sales were EUR 82.4 million in 2007. Comptel was established in 1986 and has recently acquired an UK-based IP fulfillment specialist Axiom Systems. Following the acquisition the Group has about 640 employees in 18 countries. www.comptel.com

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