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Mobile Roaming
15
2021 Apr

Leading international communications enabler BICS today announces that it has been appointed as the main provider of managed roaming services by Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd (UNN) . Comprising three mobile sales companies (Imagine Sdn Bhd, Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd, and Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd), UNN sought to consolidate roaming services to advance its capabilities and ensure a seamless experience for both inbound and outbound travellers. By appointing BICS to manage roaming operations, UNN has accelerated this consolidation, reduced roaming complexity, and ensured subscribers can benefit from complete voice, SMS, and data roaming services wherever they travel, and support visitors to their network with premium-quality services.

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18
2021 Mar
Data and Connectivity, Messaging, Roaming

Rolling out new international data roaming campaigns poses a challenge to operators worldwide. With local offers taking priority, international roaming managers are hard-pressed to launch new data bundles and campaigns when they rely on the same business support systems used for domestic traffic. By partnering with a carrier-grade service provider like BICS, operators can simplify…

BICS certified as SIP Trunking provider for Unify’s OpenScape Cloud
10
2019 Dec

Unify’s partners can now benefit from end-to-end unified communications as a service (UCaaS) solution, enhancing their reach to over 140 countries Brussels – Belgium, 10 December 2019 – BICS, a global communications enabler, has today announced that it has been certified as an official Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking service provider for Unify’s OpenScape Cloud….

BICS extends European network footprint with new PoPs and fibre route
22
2019 Oct

Network expansion delivers reduced latency for voice, data and IP services Brussels – Belgium, October 22nd – BICS, a global communications enabler, today announces the growth of its European connectivity footprint, with the launch of a new fibre route between Italy (Torino) and Switzerland (Lausanne), and five new points-of-presence (PoPs) that will enable low-latency IP…

BICS and MTN extend long-term commercial partnership
28
2019 Feb

Brussels, February 28th, 2019 – MTN and BICS are pleased to announce that they have extended their long-term commercial partnership, effective 1 March 2019 (subject to MTN Group Board ratification). This extension to their current partnership comes as a natural next step following a long journey of strategic cooperation, initiated in 2009 and renewed in…

BICS is Taking Action Against Fraud, launching ITW Global Leaders’ Forum report at Capacity Europe 2018
06
2018 Nov
Fraud

Fraud is a $17 billion dollar problem plaguing the telecoms industry, as highlighted in a recent industry report, Taking Action Against Fraud: Demonstrating the international wholesale industry’s leadership against telecoms fraud. Published by the ITW Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), of which BICS is a member, the report highlights the impact of fraud on the telecoms…

IoT, 5G and empowering women at AfricaCom 2018
05
2018 Nov
Events, Global IoT, MVNOs, Roaming, Voice

As BICS’ Regional Vice President for Africa, I’m excited for one of the region’s key events: AfricaCom 2018.  The annual gathering of telecoms and technology experts is a great opportunity to meet with our customers and partners, and always presents a showcase of innovation from one of the world’s most diverse and exciting geographies. The…

MWC Americas
27
2018 Aug
Events, Global IoT

We’ll be showcasing our IoT roaming solutions at MWC Americas, with a solution portfolio that enables the future of communications. September 12th will mark the second edition of Mobile World Congress Americas, kicking off in Los Angeles, with the spotlight focusing on how mobile enables the future of communications. It is only fitting that a…

How roaming hubs drive new revenues for operators
21
2018 Jun
Roaming

Global connectivity has become an important driver of revenue growth for the mobile telecoms industry, with mobile network operators (MNOs), mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and digital service providers (DSPs) all turning to roaming hubs for seamless global mobile connectivity. In this interview Travia Stewart, Senior Roaming Hub Coordinator at BICS, explains why roaming hubs…

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26
2018 Feb
BICS Corporate, Events

It’s been dubbed ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ for good reason: the Internet of Things – combined with the growing globalization of business – is a disruptive and transformative force. This week we continue our long history of attendance and we return to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and we’ve got plenty of things to share and industry shifts to evaluate.

The network at the heart of global mobility
31
2018 Jan
Events

Mobile World Congress will bring more than 100,000 professionals from every corner of the globe to Barcelona, with discussions, keynotes and launches shaping the year ahead for the telecoms industry. Our world is digitalising at pace and virtual experiences are quickly replacing the physical, so shows like MWC provide a rare and valuable opportunity to…