Elephant Talk announces contract with Vizzavi Espana (Netherlands)

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Elephant Talk Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ETAK), an international telecom and multimedia content distributor, specializing in carrier grade mobile delivery platforms, today announced the execution of a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) contract with Vizzavi Espana, a Vodafone Group company, that enables Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to operate voice and data services over the Vodafone Network in Spain, the world’s leading international mobile communications group. The agreement includes the deployment and operation of a redundant mobile communications platform for voice, data, SMS/MMS, Media and Converged technology and many other features, on several locations in Spain.

“We are excited about the newly signed agreement and for the opportunity to work with Vizzavi, as being part of the Vodafone Group,” stated Steven Van der Velden, CEO of Elephant Talk. “As we continue to grow our business and increase our offerings it is important that we partner with quality internationally recognized market leaders. We look forward to operating as a full MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) to the MVNO market in Spain. This venture brings us closer to fulfilling our ultimate goal of becoming the industry leader of the MVNO Enabler market and increasing shareholder value.”

Elephant Talk Communications’ portfolio covers functionalities from a redundant network, a fully integrated prepaid and postpaid mobile platform servicing voice, SMS, MMS, data and videocalls. The Company has full control over its entire network and mobile platform elements. GMSCs, HLRs, SMSC, MMSC, IN, STP, GGSN, USSD, VoiceMail, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Billing make the Elephant Talk Mobile platform distinctive in today’s MVNE global market. The solution proposed by Elephant Talk Communication was chosen by Vizzavi Espana after an extensive research and an in-depth selection process which involved some of the most significant players in the MVNE arena.

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