Elephant Talk Announces Contract with Vizzavi Espana, a Subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc
June 16 2009 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
SCHIPHOL, Netherlands, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elephant
Talk Communications, Inc. (OTC:ETAK) (BULLETIN BOARD: ETAK) , an
international telecom and multimedia content distributor,
specializing in carrier grade mobile delivery platforms, today
announced the execution of a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE)
contract with Vizzavi Espana, a Vodafone Group company, that
enables Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to operate voice
and data services over the Vodafone Network in Spain, the world's
leading international mobile communications group. The agreement
includes the deployment and operation of a redundant mobile
communications platform for voice, data, SMS/MMS, Media and
Converged technology and many other features, on several locations
in Spain. "We are excited about the newly signed agreement and for
the opportunity to work with Vizzavi, as being part of the Vodafone
Group," stated Steven Van der Velden, CEO of Elephant Talk. "As we
continue to grow our business and increase our offerings it is
important that we partner with quality internationally recognized
market leaders. We look forward to operating as a full MVNE (Mobile
Virtual Network Enabler) to the MVNO market in Spain. This venture
brings us closer to fulfilling our ultimate goal of becoming the
industry leader of the MVNO Enabler market and increasing
shareholder value." Elephant Talk Communications' portfolio covers
functionalities from a redundant network, a fully integrated
prepaid and postpaid mobile platform servicing voice, SMS, MMS,
data and videocalls. The Company has full control over its entire
network and mobile platform elements. GMSCs, HLRs, SMSC, MMSC, IN,
STP, GGSN, USSD, VoiceMail, and Customer Relationship Management
(CRM) & Billing make the Elephant Talk Mobile platform
distinctive in today's MVNE global market. The solution proposed by
Elephant Talk Communication was chosen by Vizzavi Espana after an
extensive research and an in-depth selection process which involved
some of the most significant players in the MVNE arena. Martin
Zuurbier, Chief Technical Officer of Elephant Talk, commented on
the importance of providing the MVNOs of Vizzavi Espana with a
complete portfolio of services. "Together with our CRM &
Billing system and end to end business processing support, this
enables Vizzavi Espana to concentrate on their core business of
attracting and retaining new subscribers in targeted segments of
the market. Elephant Talk has developed our platform in house, thus
we have a strong advantage of being independent of suppliers. In
addition, our internal experts are constantly improving our
technology capabilities which allows us to keep delivery times to
an absolute minimum and allows us to add customer specific
functionalities quickly." Mr. Zuurbier concluded, "Elephant Talk
integrates the necessary Networks and IT technologies that provide
the means for Convergent, Personalized, and Branded Services to
MVNOs, targeting markets such as Finance, Media, Ethnic or
Communities. With our wide range of product offerings, services and
developed platforms Elephant Talk is ready for the 'next phase' in
Telecom. With the growing usage of mobile Internet services we will
be able to help protect and expand our customers' business." About
Elephant Talk Communications Elephant Talk Communications is
positioning itself as an international telecom operator and
enabler/systems integrator to the multimedia industry by
facilitating the distribution of all forms of content as well as
mobile and fixed telecom services to global telecommunications
consumers. The Company provides traditional telecom services, media
streaming, and distribution services primarily to the
business-to-business (B2B) community within the telecommunications
market where it has a presence. The Company's global footprint as a
fully licensed carrier, supported by its propriety IN (Intelligent
Network) and Billing/CRM (Client Relationship Management) Systems,
has been designed to offer cutting-edge solutions to the
increasingly competitive global multimedia industry. Elephant
Talk's telecommunications platform eliminates the usual limitations
caused by national borders, networks, devices or media and,
therefore, enables its B2B customers to operate as independent
telecom and multimedia distribution organizations. Elephant Talk is
also a system integrator and developer for mobile telecom and
content distribution solutions; and, as a Mobile Virtual Network
Enabler (MVNE), the company has positioned itself as the premier
outsourcing partner for both Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) as
well as for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). At the same
time, Elephant Talk assists its MNO partners to more efficiently
provide a broad range of sophisticated services to their own
existing base of MVNOs. Elephant Talk is positioning itself as the
preferred MVNE partner of the larger, global Mobile Operators and
currently operates sophisticated networks in over a dozen markets
in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The Company was
ranked fifth on the Orange County 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
For more information, visit: http://www.elephanttalk.com/. About
Vizzavi Espana, S.L. Vizzavi Espana, a Vodafone Group company, is
focused on the development of the MVNO business in the Spanish
market. Owner of a license for supplying electronic communications
services, the Company has a radio access agreement with Vodafone
Espana, S.A.U. Vizzavi Espana positions itself as the reference in
quality, flexibility and innovation in the MVNO's Spanish market,
and aspires to host selected MVNOs delivering a differential offer
to the market. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements
contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,
estimates and projections about the Company's industry,
management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by management.
Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
Because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual
results and performance of the Company may differ materially from
the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Unless
otherwise required by law, the Company also disclaims any
obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or
to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the
forward-looking statements made here; however, readers should
review carefully reports or documents the Company files
periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For media
enquiries, please contact: Vizzavi Espana, S.L. Mr. Jose Enrique
Nieto (Managing Director) Tel: +34 607 133 333 E-mail:
http://www.vodafone.com/ Or Elephant Talk Communications, Inc Mr.
Steven van der Velden Tel:+ 31 20 653 59 16 E-mail:
http://www.elephanttalk.com/ Or Investor Relations: Alliance
Advisors for Elephant Talk Thomas Walsh Tel: 212-398-3487
DATASOURCE: Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Vizzavi
Espana, S.L., Mr. Jose Enrique Nieto (Managing Director), +34 607
133 333, , or Elephant Talk Communications, Inc, Mr. Steven van der
Velden, + 31 20 653 59 16, ; Investor Relations:, Alliance Advisors
for Elephant Talk, Thomas Walsh, +1-212-398-3487, Web Site:
http://elephanttalk.com/
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