One solution to this can be that _you_ start to generate the CDR's and
have a contractual arrangement where you provide the CDR information to
your upstream. I.e. you 'tell' them what to invoice you. With the usual
legal safeguards.
Dw
On Wed, 11 Jul 2001, Stefano Baronio wrote:
> Hi all,
> we are using kannel with the siemens M20 modem, but, in the near future, we'll
> need an SMSC connection via internet.
> We asked to a couple of italian telecom operators and they said that they don't
> provide access with standard protocols (SMPP,EMI,SEMA, etc..) to their SMSC's
> any more.
> The point is that thay cannot calculate the exact invoice for roaming use of the
> SMS'es. So they have developed a proprietary protocol, that help them with this,
> on wich is based a proprietary software sold at 2,5k Euro !!! One of these
> telecom operator is a Vodaphone company.
> We would like to know what the situation is out there. Are others european
> telecom operators planning to close their SMSC to 'standard protocols'?
> If the situation is different we could plan to subscribe a contract with an
> e.t.o. other than italian.
> Finally, do you know how they calculate the invoice for roaming SMS ?
>
> Any indication would be very helpful and appreciated.
>
> Regards
> .................................................
> Stefano Baronio
> Cefin Systems Italia s.r.l.
> C.so Duca degli Abruzzi, 88
> 10129 Torino - Italia -
> Tel.:+39.011.504609
> Fax.:+39.011.504386
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> http://www.sateltrack.com
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