Solution for emerging Afghanistan
telecommunication market

eServGlobal, a global telecoms software vendor specialising in mobile money and value added services, has announced it will supply its PayMobile solution to Nokia Siemens Network (NSN) for installation in a mobile operator network in Afghanistan, as part of a network expansion project to improve its capacity, coverage and agility across the country.

Mobile coverage in Afghanistan is now approaching 60%, compared to eight years ago when there was no mobile coverage in the country. As growth continues, operators will increasingly rely on additional services to differentiate themselves. PayMobile offers a feature rich suite of services that operators can capitalise on to service an expanding market, stated eServGlobal.

Through PayMobile, operators can
provide top-up services for both
voucher and electronic recharge to its
customers. As part of the solution,
eServGlobal and NSN can work with an
operator to build and manage sales and
distribution networks.

By allowing multiple tiers of management the operator is able to work through a hierarchy of agents to reach the street-selling market. PayMobile currently manages hundreds of thousands of agents at one single customer site.

The continued expansion of mobile coverage in Afghanistan will also see the requirement for services in remote locations with limited infrastructure. Both NSN and eServGlobal said they are committed to addressing these specific challenges, working with operator’s to find solutions that fit local needs.

“We have a long and successful history of working with Nokia Siemens Networks and are proud to be part of this project,” commented Craig Halliday, CEO, eServGlobal. “PayMobile services are already in use worldwide and we are confident that they will be an asset to this Operator.”

PayMobile encompasses several modules allowing operators to grow and enrich their offering as the market matures. PayMobile can be adapted to address operators’ mobile payment needs, from any kind of channel, using any type of funds, including traditional and electronic vouchers, electronic funds, cash, bank accounts or credit cards.