Posted on 27. Nov, 2001 by NetworkIP in Press Release
NetworkIP, an industry leading e.Application and Access Exchange provider of converged voice and data services today announced an increased emphasis on marketing of its e.Cable solution – because it provides a “lifeline” for cable operators that have been or may be abandoned by their Internet service providers (ISPs).
“Our e.Cable product continues to be a viable and economical option for cable operators to keep their ISP offerings afloat as many Internet providers go under,” said Pete Pattullo, president and CEO of NetworkIP. “Cable providers can continue to offer a value-added service to their subscribers today while minimizing the risk and capital investment required. And, e.Cable allows the cable operator to private-brand their own service. It’s a win-win situation for all.”
NetworkIP’s real-time Web-based e.Services Network (e.SN) provides the cable operator with a paperless, prepaid environment including complete back office functions such as provisioning, billing, technical support, reporting and service control. Cable providers can offer email accounts, Web hosting accounts and varying service levels for Internet access.
NetworkIP’s broadband offering is built on the Simplified OpenCableT solution, which allows the cable operator to deliver self-provisioning to subscribers without separate software installation. The solution reduces costs for the cable provider by virtually eliminating truck rolls and drastically reducing the man-hours required for customer service.
Other key advantages to the cable provider include 100% guaranteed billing revenue on every customer, proven self installation and self provisioning, private branding, zero ($0) OSS or capital investment required, and simple & quick customer conversion. The cable operator controls all aspects of their own service offering.
NetworkIP maintains the network infrastructure and customer data, while the cable company provides ISP services and cable access. The underlying platform will manage and clear every transaction administered by each company involved. One advantage to this business model is that cable providers have real-time access to customer service data, which allows them to maintain the customer relationship.
In addition to e.Cable, NetworkIP offers a variety of voice and data services that can enable cable providers to generate new revenue sources and provide a bundled broadband offering of enhanced, value-added communications services to subscribers. Current services include e.Prepaid Calling Cards, e.Prepaid Long Distance, e.Prepaid Internet (dial-up Internet service), e.Conferencing and DuoCash Stored Value Transactions.
For more information, visit NetworkIP at The Western Show, booth 2833.
About NetworkIP
NetworkIP, recently named the fourth fastest growing privately held company in the Dallas area by the Dallas 100 Awards, is an industry leading e.Application and Access Exchange serving voice & data product distributors, resellers, CLECs, LECs, ISPs, IXCs, CAPs and Wireless, Cable and Utility providers. The company has created the first large-scale e.Communications network bringing together best-in-class switching, computing hardware, data storage, IP networking and software development methodology.
The company’s e. Application and Access Exchange facilitates the transactions of suppliers & buyers, enabling the trading and utilization of bandwidth and applications, which are all controlled via the Internet. NetworkIP leverages its own unique services network to create significant economies of scale and enables its service providers to deploy e.Communications services without having to make substantial capital investments.
NetworkIP is the only Web-based application service provider that allows its service providers to access and control all of their operations over the Internet. The company provides at no additional cost, an Internet-accessible back office system with real-time billing, customer service and eCommerce as well as other informational tools to manage a profitable business. With this operations model, NetworkIP service providers and end-users can access everything from specific account information and call routing, to branding and profitability tracking for each of the distribution channels of service.
More information about NetworkIP can be found on the Internet at www.networkip.net.