Skuku Teams with TriaGnoSys for Roaming-Free InFlight GSM Calls to Commercial Airline Passengers
Written by Skuku
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
PETACH TIKVA, Israel - March 24, 2009 - Skuku, (www.skuku.com) an
international communications company specializing in network based
telephony solutions, announced today that it has formed a partnership
with the German company TriaGronoSys to provide the next generation of
inflight GSM services for airline passengers, allowing them to avoid
costly roaming charges while placing phone calls aboard commercial
airlines.
By taking advantage of existing technology, including in-seat screens, seat-back phones and Internet connectivity, the new service will allow airlines to offer roaming-free voice and SMS functions to their passengers and will not require the installation of any onboard GSM equipment. The technology will be on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg from March 31-April 2 at TriaGnoSys' booth, number 6C1.
"The TriaGnoSys/Skuku service will allow airlines, as well as business jet owners and operators, to exploit the technology they already have on their aircraft in order to provide an additional passenger service," said Axel Jahn, Managing Director of TriaGnoSys. "The installation process is a simple software upgrade, bypassing the need for the expensive and time-consuming fitting of hardware. In addition, Skuku's technology can easily be integrated into current generation IP-enabled IFE systems."
Skuku's technology uses SIM card data in ground-based GSM servers to provide roaming-free services for voice and instant messaging. TriaGnoSys, experts in aeronautical communication, has developed the software to enable Skuku to be used on aircraft.
"From the success of current inflight GSM services, it is clear that passengers want access to SMSs and voice calls during flights," added Jahn. "This is a highly efficient way of providing that service."
To use the service, passengers simply insert their own SIM card into a SIM card reader. On aircraft with Internet connectivity, passengers can send and receive SMS messages using the IFE screen, while softphones can be used for voice calls. Seat-back phones can also be used to place and receive voice calls, in addition to Inmarsat and Iridium satellite phones.
"From the passengers' perspective, using the Skuku/TriaGnoSys service is very similar to current inflight mobile phone services," said Colin Blou, VP of Sales and Marketing at Skuku. "Passengers can continue to use their mobile number and contacts list, and they are billed through their normal bills at national rates, without having to pay costly roaming charges."
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About Skuku
Skuku is an international company that specializes in network based telephony solutions. The company has recently launched a unique breakthrough solution for roaming that combines the GSM network and VoIP technology.
While Skuku's Research and Development team entails years of experience, the company prides itself in its young and innovative approach to telecom. The company's core competency is in converging IP and GSM technologies. Skuku believes in a joint mobile network which crosses borders and enables customers to call from everywhere in the world at local prices.
For more information, please visit www.skuku.com.
About TriaGnoSys
TriaGnoSys is the expert in aeronautical communication, information and media, enabling communications and information transfer from anywhere to anywhere. TriaGnoSys develops advanced communication products for GSM, UMTS, VoIP and multi-media data, that utilize powerful compression rates to deliver low-cost and efficient data transmission. TriaGnoSys solutions employ both satellite links, as well as direct air to ground links, to deploy its cutting-edge router software. TriaGnoSys delivers tailored industry solutions by building strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators and service providers. TriaGnoSys Research and Development focuses on a broad range of mobile communication research fields on subjects such as mobile end-to-end solutions, next generation satcom and aircom, and combined navigation/communications applications and technologies. TriaGnoSys views every research project as a potential commercial opportunity. TriaGnoSys has been involved in the development of a number of industry-leading projects, including Airbus/OnAir's inflight mobile GSM service and Thales' connectivity program for Internet and cabin telephony. TriaGnoSys is headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, a European centre of excellence for satellite communications and satellite navigation.
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