SouthernLINC Wireless deploys Interop's hosted MMSC solution

FORT MYERS, USA: Interop Technologies, a provider of core wireless solutions, is furnishing multimedia messaging solutions to SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern company.

Delivering messaging, device management and connectivity gateways, Interop develops and builds technology solutions for the wireless and telecommunications industries. SouthernLINC Wireless, a regional wireless carrier serving the southeastern US, recently deployed Interop Technologies’ hosted Multimedia Message Service Center (MMSC) solution to extend MMS capability, including inter-carrier connectivity for MMS traffic, to its subscribers for the first time.

“We are pleased to help SouthernLINC Wireless expand its offerings by providing our MMSC, as well as inter-carrier connectivity, to support the company’s iDEN technology,” said Fred Farrell, vice president sales, North America, for Interop Technologies. “Our solutions will help SouthernLINC Wireless further increase its competitive edge and capture available MMS revenue.”

The world’s most scalable MMSC, the Interop Technologies solution supports huge volume, enabling SouthernLINC Wireless to accommodate fast, dramatic growth for its MMS business. The new SouthernLINC Wireless service, Unlimited Picture Messaging , gives customers the ability to exchange multimedia files with wireless users on most other networks using their phones.

SouthernLINC Wireless selected Interop’s technology to support its MMS offerings after conducting a successful technology trial of the product. The Interop MMSC supports all 3GPP/3GPP2 audio-video formats and MMS-capable handsets in CDMA, GSM, iDEN and mixed technology environments.

“With Interop’s technology, SouthernLINC Wireless customers can now experience the latest multimedia messaging capabilities on their phones through our Unlimited Picture Messaging service,” said Rodney Johnson, vice president of sales and distribution for SouthernLINC Wireless. “SouthernLINC Wireless built its reputation on bundling multiple communications options into one device, and picture messaging is a welcomed addition to the company’s value-added service offerings.”