VoIP wholesaler, iBasis has added more features to its business VoIP product Pingo, including an interactive voice response system that lets users know when their account balance is low. The account can be topped up simply by pushing the star key. Enhanced speed-dialing capabilities have also been introduced for both consumers and business users.
Massachusetts based iBasis was acquired by Dutch carrier KPN last year, with KPN rolling its international carriage business into the VoIP provider and wholesaler. IBasis claims the combination makes iBasis one of the three largest carriers of international voice traffic in the world and the first IP-based carrier to break into Telecom's Top Three.
Pingo is targeted at SMBs and enables international calls on an on-demand basis. The service allows account limits to be set for individual employees, with balances and usage managed through a centralized account.
Billed as the "the last calling card you'll ever need", Pingo provides prepaid long distance calling services through a secure web interface for purchase and account management.
For More:
- KPN acquired iBasis last year Release [1]
- Pingo feature additions Release [2]
- iBasis CEO recently named Business leader of the year by Capacity Release [3]
Related articles:
- iBasis becomes Voice juggernaut Report [4]
- iBasis takes unit, KPN takes iBasis Report [5]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/kpn-merge-international-wholesale-business-ibasis
[2] http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/pingo-announces-new-convenience-features-consumers-and-small-businesses-making-low-co
[3] http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/ibasis-ceo-ofer-gneezy-named-business-leader-year-capacity-magazine
[4] http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/ibasis-becomes-voice-juggernaut/2007-10-02
[5] http://www.fiercevoip.com/story/ibasis-takes-unit-kpn-takes-ibasis/2007-10-04