Revving up voice-mail value

Voice messaging can now bring a host of new features and services to a wireless operator's portfolio. By combining the messaging features with the WIN infrastructure, it is possible to create a strong, network-based service that allows wireless carriers to increase revenues and offer differentiated services by adding new features. With IN integration, messaging solutions become full network elements in the overall WIN network. IN integration includes interfaces for provisioning, billing, signaling and notification. Initially, this integration provides lower network costs. In addition, provisioning of new subscribers, including their voice-mail service, is made easy because the integration between the voice messaging solution and the service-management system is completed through one system. The signal control point, which provides database and control functions, has allowed for more information about subscribers to be available on the network.