[October 26, 2007] Interop Technologies Secures Deal with MetroPCS for OTA Device Management Tweet (Wireless News Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Interop Technologies, a provider of advanced wireless technology solutions, announced that MetroPCS has agreed to purchase the Interop Over-the-Air Device Management Solution 3.3 for commercial deployment in all of its operating U.S. markets in Q4 2007. MetroPCS, a rapidly growing wireless service provider, selected the highly scalable, Interop OTA 3.3 solution because it enables quick, efficient device activations for new customers and provides accurate, large-scale roaming list updates for subscriber handsets. These capabilities deliver convenience to MetroPCS and its customers and reduce expenses for the operator. The SS7-based OTA 3.3 solution enables MetroPCS to adjust its Preferred Roaming List automatically to manage cost structures and react quickly to changing roaming relationships in a competitive market. In addition, the Interop Technologies solution supports encrypted programming, increasing network security and reducing potential fraud. "The Interop Technologies OTA solution will serve us well as we expand into new markets, grow our business, and continue to focus on customer satisfaction," said Malcolm Lorang, Chief Technology Officer, MetroPCS. "We are pleased to leverage our network operations experience and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the reliability and scalability that MetroPCS requires," said John Dwyer, President and CEO, Interop Technologies. "We look forward to supporting MetroPCS and its success in the market." During the CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment tradeshow Oct. 23-25, Interop Technologies exhibited at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright 2007 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]