Comptel Corporation (OMX Helsinki: CTL1V), the leading vendor of dynamic Operations Support System (OSS) software, has told OSS News Review that Telenor subsidiary in Bangladesh Grameenphone has selected Comptel software for provisioning and activation.
With over 15 million subscribers, Grameenphone is operating in a rapidly expanding market – around 125% year on year growth in subscriber numbers in Bangladesh . But this is also a highly competitive market, so innovation is very important to Grameenphone.
Lutfor Rahman, Acting Head of IT at Grameenphone explains: “Over the years, Grameenphone has always been a pioneer in introducing new products and services in the local market. With the rapid growth we have been experiencing, we want to make sure we can continue to innovate and deliver services fast and cost effectively to our customers. Comptel Provisioning and Activation solution offers the flexibility we require to achieve that. And of course, Comptel is able to point to many successful deployments of the solution across the world.”
Comptel Provisioning and Activation Solution automates the provisioning and activation processes. With a single interface, it covers the entire workflow – from service order to start of billing. Comptel Provisioning and Activation will allow Grameenphone to improve the consistency and efficiency of its service activation, ensuring that customers get the services they want fast and reliably.
Mr. Kari Pasonen, Comptel’s Senior Vice President, Provisioning and Activation Business at Comptel, concludes: “As a key component of the Comptel Dynamic OSS suite, Comptel Provisioning and Activation Solution is designed to enable the deployment of the lifestyle services subscribers demand. Grameenphone’s selection of Comptel to help deliver innovative services in the Bangladeshi market provides an excellent proof-point of this.”
About Grameenphone
Grameenphone Ltd. is the largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh with more than 15 million subscribers as of September 2007. Telenor of Norway is the majority shareholder of the company. Grameenphone’s nationwide EDGE-enabled network covers nearly 98% of the country’s population. For more information please visit: www.grameenphone.com
About Comptel Corporation
Comptel provides Comptel Dynamic OSSTM solutions, offering service-enabling mediation, charging and fulfillment capabilities to telecom service providers. Comptel’s expertise in inventory, provisioning and activation, mediation and charging empowers service providers to focus on delivering the innovative services. Established in 1986, Comptel had a turnover of EUR 80 million and around 550 employees in 2006. Comptel has provided solutions to over 260 customers in 85 countries worldwide. For more information: www.comptel.com