Calling Card Solution

How does it work?

The user dials the access number of the service provider. Because Calling Places Managed Calling card service is SIP based, the user can also place the call using any softphone solution available, such as Windows Messenger, or Xlite. The platform prompts the user for the PIN number. After receiving the digits and validating it, the user will hear an announcement telling them the remaining credit on account. They will then be asked to enter the destination number.

After receiving the destination digits, the platform calculates the maximum call duration and informs the user. Once the call has been completed, it is charged to the user's balance. The user can also view their call history in the customer care interface. Here they can also view other information such as payment details and options, language options, and other features.

Core Components

1. VOIP gateway supporting the RADIUS protocol (Cisco, Quintum). This provides the signalling protocol conversion between the PSTN and the IP network

2. Billing software

3. SIP proxy server – call control functionality providing user registration, call routing and NAT traversal

4. End user hardware or software such as analogue telephone adapters, IP phones or softphones

Key Features of Calling Places Managed Calling Card Solution

1. Host unlimited prepaid cards on the system

2. Fluid management of the calling cards, PINs, and batches. Define your own peak and off-peak periods and rates

3. Customisable reporting tool allowing providers to track VoIP/TDM carrier call information such as ACD, ASR, peak traffic period, revenue

4. IVR support

5. Compatibility with most existing VoIP carriers using SIP or H.323

6. Fully compliant VISA security standard E-commerce module for web sign-up and payments

Why use Calling Places Managed Calling Card Solution

If you are:

1. A provider already offering a prepaid/postpaid calling card solution on legacy equipment and looking to move over to a next generation network and realise the cost savings of using a packet-switched network

2. Interested in offering calling card services to key markets, but looking to minimise expenditure and risk – no need for purchase any equipment nor worry about capital write-off's.

3. An ITSP looking to launch a calling card service in a deregulated or non regulated market.

4. Looking for additional sources of profit