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GSM Roaming for Voice over IP

TriaGnoSys, in partnership with Skuku, has developed a software for VoIP that allows passengers to receive their GSM calls and SMS. To use the service, passengers simply insert their own SIM card into a card reader.

Passenger applications:

  • Making and receiving voice calls using:
    • softphone
    • seat-back phone
    • Inmarsat and Iridium satellite phones
  • Sending and receiving SMS messages using the IFE screen
  • Passengers continue to use their mobile number and contacts list
  • Payment is through passenger’s regular mobile phone bills
  • Cost of calls and messages commensurate with national rates, not roaming rates

 

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Airline advantages:

  • No hardware upgrades or installations
  • GSM roaming application runs on the cabin communication server
  • Variety of potential business models, including:
    1. Free distribution to business class (airline pays flat fee)
    2. Airline sells SIM reader to passengers
    3. SMS usage for one flight leg is included
      or
      Monthly subscription of terrestrial Skuku service is included
    4. Passenger buys SMS service with credit card on portal (airline distributes and collects the SIM reader)


Architecture:

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