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July 12, 2007 - London: CallBlue GSM Launches – The World’s First Wireless Network Specialising in Global Roaming.
CallBlue GSM, the world’s first wireless operator to have its own proprietary network dedicated to international mobile roaming, launched yesterday.
By owning the technical infrastructure that underpins the service, unlike other roaming companies, CallBlue GSM has complete control over call costs, quality, security and billing. Callers will always receive the best signal from their handsets because all calls are switched directly from the home network.
By simply inserting a CallBlue GSM SIM card, customers have instant access to some of the lowest international call costs in over 115 countries. Using call-forwarding, users can ensure that calls to their normal UK mobile number can be answered on CallBlue GSM when roaming and in turn not incur any roaming charges. As a result, they can avoid the inconvenience of giving out a new number.
“Transparency is key,” says Les Green, Chairman of CallBlue GSM. “All CallBlue GSM SIM cards are pre-pay, and because we own the network, we can control the rates and the billing. To ensure price transparency and security, an SMS message is sent after each call, informing the caller of the costs, with no nasty surprises. Customers can also top up and check their balance either online or from their phone.”
Jay Shah, CEO and Founder of CallBlue GSM adds: “Launching CallBlue GSM is a significant milestone for me since I have been working on this project for over two years. We are committed to providing the best product, experience and service in global roaming for our customers. This service is a significant upgrade from other roaming packages currently on the market.”
Other benefits include features such as a personal CallBlue email account for each customer. Voice messages left on their CallBlue SIM will be automatically forwarded by email to their CallBlue inbox. Meanwhile, those who want to speak to several colleagues will be able to utilise a conference calling facility which allows up to 18 people (including non-CallBlue users) to take part in a conversation at once.
Last month, CallBlue GSM announced its partnership with PortaOne to provide its custom-developed PortaOne Billing 100 billing system. Previously, it was announced that Tecore would provide its high performance core network solution to ensure premium and low-cost roaming.
For more details, please visit: www.callblue.com
Notes to Editors:
1) Les Green, Chairman, is a specialist in the launch and development of fast-growing companies. Over the past two decades, he has launched successfully four new businesses from start-up including Aquabella Group Plc and Thomas Cook TV. For five years, Les was also Head of Media and Consulting and Director of Technology Innovation at Ernst & Young.
2) Jay Shah, CEO, is a successful young entrepreneur with a proven track record of innovation and success in the IT and telecommunications sector in the UK, US and East Africa. Prior to creating CallBlue, he founded Deymo Inc in 1999, which developed and marketed the AWAKE™ family browser-based software tools.
3) Other executives of CallBlue GSM include:
a) Stephen Crawford, Non-Exec Director – currently Consultant with Centrica, formerly Project Management and Corporate Development at Virgin Mobile.
b) Ray LeClercq, Non-Exec Director – currently CFO BT Open Reach
c) Al Rehmtulla, Chief Technical Operator
d) Simon Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
e) Jamie Simpson, Head of Corporate Business Development
For further information about CallBlue GSM, please contact:
Charlie Methven at New Century Media
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 8033
Email: charliemethven ( @ ) newcenturymedia dot co.uk
