MIAMI, Florida, December 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Starhome, leading roaming
technology & services provider, has announced that it has received US patent
(No. 6,920,487) for features provided by its Intelligent Call Assistant(R)
service, Home Short Code (tm) service, Global Direct Access (tm),
International VPN(tm) and Global Short Code service(tm). These services form
the core of Starhome's Virtual Home Environment (VHE), enabling travelers
using their wireless phone while abroad the same apparent network environment
irrespective of the network that the traveler connects to. These services
enable wireless carriers to maximize their revenues from roaming by improving
user satisfaction and loyalty and driving roaming traffic.
    Starhome's VHE services provide international mobile roamers with
transparent access to the value added services that they are accustomed to
using at home. Intelligent Call Assistant (ICA) offers powerful roaming
capabilities including automatic correction of dialing mistakes, to maximize
call completion rates, despite users' lack of familiarity with international
dialing conventions. For example, roamers using a network offering Starhome
services, can continue to dial from their phone book while they roam, even
without setting up international dial codes.
    "This patent is a recognition of our pioneering efforts in the field of
mobile roaming and wireless technologies," said Alon Barnea, VP of Marketing
and Business Development at Starhome. "By implementing these services and
helping roamers complete calls on the first attempt, operators have been able
to better cater to the needs of international travelers and proven to
significantly increase roaming revenues."
    The first to offer Value Added Services (VAS) for the roaming market,
Starhome has an unmatched record of success in large and small operators and
operator groups around the globe. Starhome's foundation as a Telco and
roaming based company enabled the rapid development of its roaming
technology, platform and services and ultimate leadership role.
    Notes to Editors:
    About Starhome
    Starhome is the leading global provider of mobile roaming technology and
services and maximizes wireless carriers revenues by enhancing roaming
services to subscribers in any cellular network, in any country and with any
wireless device. Starhome solutions include roaming infrastructure,
optimization, Virtual Home Environment and call completion. These solutions
increase roaming traffic, improve network capabilities and service continuity
and generate revenues for mobile operators.
    Starhome was a pioneer in developing value added services for the roaming
market and is the recognized driving force in the industry today. It offers
the most comprehensive portfolio of roaming services with proven business
value and fast ROI. Starhome's Telco-grade IntelliGate(tm) Roaming Service
Delivery Platform (R-SDP) enables quick and easy service deployment with a
proven track record in many of the most complex and varied operator network
environments. The R-SDP technology is available in standalone or managed
service options and is future-ready for next generation services.
    The company's global footprint consists of major tier 1 & 2 mobile
network operators, including the largest single operator and largest operator
group, and Starhome currently provides access to roaming service for over 400
million users worldwide.
    For further information on Starhome, please go to http://www.starhome.com.

    CONTACTS:

    Media:

    Josie Pearson / Denis Davies
    eclat Marketing
    E-mail: Josie@eclat.co.o.uk
    Tel: +44-118-989-5600

    Starhome Americas
    909 Third Avenue, 19th Floor
    New York, NY 10022 USA
    Tel: +1-845-362-2065
    Fax: +1-845-362-2066
    E-mail: info@starhome.com

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