Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" Announces Award of MVNE Solution and Services Contract to XIUS, an Operating Brand of Megasoft Limited

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and HYDERABAD, India, May 15, 2012/PRNewswire - MySolutionInfo/ -- Mobily, the fastest growing mobile communications and technology provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced the award of its MVNE solution and services contract to XIUS, Limited of Hyderabad, India.

XIUS is providing MVNE/MVNO network infrastructure and operations managed services as well as MVNE back-office services required for the qualification and launching of MVNO on the Mobily network and MVNE platform and ultimate offering to potential MVNO subscribers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. XIUS is employing its Mobile Services Platform infrastructure and framework, currently deployed in multiple global locations, which will provide MVNO with its own separate network components and flexible capabilities for service offerings to its targeted subscribers.

"We are very proud and excited to be working with Mobily on their foray into the MVNO market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," stated GV Kumar, Managing Director and CEO of XIUS. "As well, our Mobile Services Platform provides Mobily, and the MVNO it serves, with a flexible suite of network components, OSS/BSS, and VAS solutions that will be leveraged by the MVNO to offer distinct, separate, and compellingly different subscriber offerings."

"We have chosen XIUS Mobile Services Platform after an exhaustive selection process that includes an extensive list of vendors," stated Dr. Eyas Al-Hajery, Mobily's Senior Executive Vice President for Wholesale and Carrier Services. "The platform will enable Mobily to provide carrier class comprehensive MNO/MVNE services to potential MVNOs".

The MVNO will be able to focus on its identified market target segment, develop unique plans and service offerings, and bring new and different value added solutions without dependence on the mobile network operator, utilizing the XIUS Mobile Services Platform being installed solely for the use and utilization of the MVNO.

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Contacts: Jim Hunt, Number: +1-207-632-1916, Email: jhunt@xius.com

Posted on: May 15 2012

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http://www.mobily.com.sa
Country: Saudi Arabia

Mobily is the official brand name of Etihad Etisalat, the 2nd mobile service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in accordance with a 2004 royal decree, the ownership of the company is two-fold: A Saudi ownership, comprising public investors holding 20% of the company’s shareholding, while private investors own a 45% stake. The balance of 35% is owned by the Etisalat of UAE.

Mobily launched its services on the 25th of May 2005 and in less than a year since its launch, Mobilys customers have reached 3.8 millions and more than 6 millions by 2006, beating the record in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, Mobily network is in all cities and major towns. This is in addition to more than 22,000 kilometres of highways so far, covered by Mobily independent coverage.

Mobily has also launched 3.5G services on the 27th of June 2006, covering 19 cities in the kingdom. By the end of 2006, Mobily had more than 500,000 active subscribers in the 3G and 3.5G, being described as the biggest 3G mobile operator in the Middle East.

In terms of services, it is worthy to mention that Mobily was has been leading in introducing new services and innovative packages in the Kingdom such as MMS, LBS, international roaming for prepaid SIM cards in addition to GPRS and GPRS EDGE roaming, as well as other services. Mobilys workforce exceeds 2700 employees with 82% of them from Saudi Arabia, and was the first to introduce female sales outlets in the telecom sector.

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