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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
mBlox Extends Premium SMS Offering in Germany Adding Mobile Terminated Billing Services
Düsseldorf, Germany and London, UK - 7 December 2005 – mBlox, the world’s largest mobile transaction network, today reinforced its cross-carrier, premium messaging services in Germany with the addition of mobile terminated delivery and billing functionality.
Mobile content providers and application service providers in Germany, and around the globe, can now access both Mobile Originated (MO) and Mobile Terminated (MT) billed products for flexible delivery and billing of premium mobile content in Germany.
mBlox is the only major mobile service provider to focus exclusively on the commercial and technical complexities of application-to-person (A2P) messaging. The result of this focus is that mBlox has developed the most trusted and resilient transaction network for worldwide mobile content delivery and billing. From ringtones and opt-in updates to games and chat, mBlox guarantees premium message delivery, billing and payment.
“Germany is the largest consumer market in Europe. Using mBlox’s carrier-grade mobile transaction network, companies in Germany, and throughout the world, can now offer two-way premium services in Germany and take full advantage of the revenue potential that this large market offers,” said Burkhard Acktun, mBlox Regional Director – Central and Northern Europe.
Germany is an attractive market for premium mobile services. Some market statistics are:
Over 74 million mobile subscribers; a 90% penetration rate (source: Bundesnetzagentur)
21 billion SMS messages sent during 2004
Average monthly spend for German post pay users across the four mobile network operators is in excess of €38 per month (source: Informa Telecoms and Media).
Germany’s total disposable income during Q3 2005 was €481billion.
Andrew Bud, Executive Chairman of mBlox, said: “The extension of our Premium SMS services within the German market is further evidence of our commitment to the needs of companies, around the world, that do mobile business. With our total focus on mobile message delivery and billing, mBlox continues to give our clients confidence that they are working with a team of mobile experts wholly dedicated to providing them with the world’s best mobile transaction service.”
About mBlox:
Specialising in the commercial and technical complexities of mobile payment and message transmission, mBlox is in the business of connecting companies with customers. The result of this dedicated attention to messaging services is that mBlox delivers comprehensive and dependable SMS transport and financial settlement services. With an international network of offices, mature operator relationships and carrier-grade infrastructure, mBlox powers mobile business. mBlox is headquartered in San Francisco and London, with offices across Europe. For further information visit www.mblox.com.
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