Movius Expert to Present Insights on Virtual Communications in Africa

By Calvin Azuri

TMCnet Contributor

 

An insight into the enormous potential of virtual communications will be given by Andy Minnaar to industry professionals. Andy Minnaar, sales director at Movius (News - Alert) Interactive Corporation will talk about virtual communications at the Mobile Messaging and VAS Forum Africa. Mr. Minnaar is a recognized telecoms figure in Africa.

 

The future benefits of virtual subscriber services to mobile network operators looking to gain from improved revenues, increased customer counts and reduced churn levels will be discussed by Mr. Minnaar.

 

In a release, Mr. Minnaar said, "Virtual Communications are changing communications, at one end of the scale enabling those without phones to get onto the network for the first time and also giving existing phone owners the capability to use multiple numbers on a single device. Africa is the world's fastest-growing mobile market and both these solutions give operators an opportunity to benefit from accessing new and potentially loyal customers in the region."

 

Movius is one of the top companies in value added communication services. For its new Virtual Subscriber Service or VSS, Movius already has widespread interest across Africa. Millions of aspiring people who do not have their own phone can be helped with VSS. These people are deprived of the opportunity to become a part of the global telecommunications network. VSS provides own personal numbers to these individuals. The numbers can be accessed from either mobile or fixed phone by dialing a network short code. Hence similar to other subscribers, these individuals can make calls and receive messages.

 

The way operators in Africa are deploying this service will be discussed by Mr. Minnaar. The needs of a whole new market of unconnected users can be met for the first time by the operators with the help of VSS.

 

The market for virtual second-line mobile services will also be discussed by Mr. Minnaar. More than one phone number on a single device without the need for multiple SIMs or special handsets is possible with a virtual second-line. Market data to show the market demand for this service will also be presented. Mr. Minnaar will also present insights into Movius' solution, Side-LineSM Service.

 

Further information on Movius Interactive Corporation is available at www.movius.co.za.