TIPS & TRICKS


Automatic coverage
When you are roaming, make sure that you switch your handset to “automatic network selection mode” to save handset battery and enjoy better network coverage.


Safeguard your IOTs
If you are using IOT mark-up for retail roaming rates, an IOT check mechanism will assure your roaming revenue and minimise customer complaints. To see how implementing IOT checks can help your business, click here.


Get Technical
Are you using the latest Technology Neutral Agreement?  It eliminates the need of a GPRS and 3G service addendum.



DID YOU KNOW?


Get clued up on SMS
Are you aware that some operators require AA19 for SMS Inter-working and you may consider using a SMS aggregator to avoid this problem.  They would also facilitate SMSI with non GSM operators. To read about MACH’s SMS Solution, click here.


BARG Fan Club
BARG is the most popular event for Roaming Managers to attend.  Not only does it provide the latest GSMA updates but also a lot of roaming agreements and business can be achieved during the Roamfest.

MACH recently sponsored one of the events at BARG#70 in New Delhi, India and organised a highly successful and enjoyable client tour to the Taj Mahal.


RAEX + IOT Rates
There are more than 500 fields of information in a typical AA14.  With the upcoming RAEX where roaming partners are obliged to send electronic AA14 from July 2008, with the right tool you will be able to manage this massive database of information electronically, in particular the I.3.1. IOT information. 

If you are using IOT mark-up for your retail roaming rates, the RAEX will save you significant time in working out the retail rate for your customers.

HOT TOPIC

APAC’s bright mobile SMS future
Asia-Pacific is still one of the few surviving high-growth mobile markets at a time when the cellular industry is fast approaching saturation globally. 

The SMS “Champion” however is the Philippines; counting monthly SMS traffic of more than 800 messages per customer. 

To find out the reasons behind the growth in APAC and how to make an operator's life easier, click here to read the article.

NEWS WIRE

Mobitai moves to MACH for Data & Financial Clearing to help secure their future growth and success in Taiwan
Mobitai have been providing the central regions of Taiwan with key international roaming services since 1997. Being in an almost mature mobile market, it is crucial for Mobitai to remain competitive, minimise operational costs and avoid roaming revenue losses. 

Find out how MACH can give Mobitai the peace of mind to focus on increasing their revenue streams. To read this press release, click here.

TALKING POINT

This month’s guest speaker is Albert Lee, MACH’s General Manager for the APAC region. Albert shares his thoughts on many topics, particularly MACH’s client-centric approach and how delivering the very best solutions and service levels are at the heart of what we do.

To read the interview, click here

EVENTS

Mobile Asia Congress: 12-15 November 2007, Macau

MACH NRTRDE Fraud Seminar: 16 November 2007, Macau
MACH's NRTRDE specialists will be able to answer any questions you may have - they will also run through the essential information that you need to know for successful NRTRDE planning and implementation. 
Registration will open soon on this link. In the meantime if you would like to enquire further, please e-mail marketing@mach.com

To quickly check your readiness for NRTRDE, click here
To read more about MACH Fraud Management and MACH Data Express, click here

To read about other forthcoming events, click here. 

TRAINING

MACH Regional Training Seminars
15-17 November 2007 - Hong Kong
- Roaming Management Course (2 days)
- NRTRDE Course (1/2 day)
19-21 November 2007 - Singapore
- Roaming Management Course (2 days)
- NRTRDE Course (1/2 day)

To register for these seminars, click here.
To find our more about MACH Training in general, click here.