Switching
Corporate Porting began five years ago with system integrator IBM, which wanted to switch to KPN from Telfort. When IBM decided to later switch to Vodafone, it again called on Corporate Porting to help. According to Everett, the simplicity of the service was the deciding factor. “Previously, number porting was a real hassle. Companies were only slightly aware of their telecom inventory, and things didn’t always run smoothly between operators. Now, we send an inactive Sim card to a company employee. The employee then logs in to his or her mobile or PC, and then can easily arrange porting. We always text the employee one day before the process is set to start, in order to keep them informed. It is a form of self-service,” Everett said. Corporate Porting said it has already switched one million Sim cards. Costs are transparent: from EUR 150 to EUR 3.50 per ported Sim. The more Sim cards are ported, the lower the cost.

Looking abroad
Corporate Porting wants to take its domestic success and look beyond its borders. The company has sixty operators in sight and has already inked agreements with Vodafone International.

Source: TelecomPaper.com

Switching mobile providers has always posed a challenge for enterprises. Although huge cost savings loom periodically, enterprises refrain from switching providers due to the risk and hassle involved.That’s no longer the case with xPort; an SMS and web based, self-service and cost effective mobile porting solution for large groups.

Accurate switching between mobile providers is easier than ever. No telecom manager will ever have to neglect attractive price offerings because switching takes too much of his time or imposes too much risk of lost connections.

Reduced errors, smoother process
Bernard Meens, Manager Professional Services at Vodafone, says about using xPort: “The amount of errors is reduced drastically and the amount of flexibility we have towards our customers has increased.” he continues: “The effects is that we spend much less time on repairing errors, the process goes smoother and we receive less complaints of customers.

Advantages:
- Huge cost savings
- Easy to deploy and manage
- Painless process
- Satisfied mobile users
- Rich databases
- Never lose signals

In the 4 step process mobile users can schedule the switch at their convenience. To assure data accuracy, mobile users can check and edit their own information using a secure web based portal. The collected data can be exported by the administrator and used for existing internal databases.

Pro-active support
Call center procedures proactively contact mobile users and ensure the continuity of the process. If mobile users don’t respond to an initial e-mail or SMS, they are contacted by the call center.

Support for xPort can be integrated into the workflow of any existing call center. Using the web based back-office tools, any call center can start supporting the mobile porting process. If needed, Corporate Porting can also provide a call center.

Freedom to choose
Vincent Everts, CEO: “Corporate Porting takes the pain out of a very delicate porting process by giving users check & control. Even 1% of porting errors would mean a disaster for companies. By avoiding this we give peace of mind and thus giving freedom to organizations to choose”

Used by all involved
Corporate Porting is independent and works with any mobile provider allowing full flexibility when switching mobile providers or when issuing tenders. Mobile providers use xPort as well simply because it offers them huge advantages too. Some include xPort in offers to potential new customers as a way to ensure a risk free transition. Telecom managers can also require providers to use this tool when switching to make the switch easy and painless.

About Corporate Porting
Corporate Porting is based in Maarssen, The Netherlands and was founded by Vincent Everts, Ronald van Woensel, and Remco Bron; all three experienced internet and mobile specialists who have been actively involved in various high-profile internet, IT and mobile projects on an enterprise level.

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