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FORT MYERS, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Interop Technologies ], a provider of core wireless solutions for advanced messaging, over-the-air handset management, and connectivity gateways, today announced that [ General Communication, Inc. (aGCIa) ] (NASDAQ: GNCMA) of Anchorage, AK, has selected Interop to provide the mobile network operator with multiple wireless solutions. These include the Interop Short Message Service Center ([ SMSC ]), Multimedia Messaging Service Center ([ MMSC ]), Wireless Application Protocol ([ WAP ]) Gateway, Messaging Personalization and Control ([ MPAC ]) solution, and CDMA Interactive Voice Response ([ IVR ]) system. The operator currently utilizes the Interop Technologies hosted Common Short Code ([ CSC ]) Gateway and CDMA Over-the-Air ([ OTA ]) provisioning system.

"By offering these solutions, GCI can continue to increase its competitive edge and capture new revenue in the Alaskan market."

As the largest telecommunications company in Alaska, GCI is known for providing innovative communication services and outstanding customer service to subscribers throughout the state. Interopas technology will enable GCI to provide multiple messaging and provisioning services that will seamlessly support subscribers on GSM and CDMA networks. In addition, Interopas solutions will continue to support GCI upon its transition to an LTE network.

GCI plans to launch the Interop solutions in fourth quarter 2012 using a modified-hosted deployment, where Interop manages the solutions but the technology resides at GCIas network operations center. The Interop SMSC 4 Series is a highly modular, scalable solution that will enable GCI to expand its messaging customer base and deliver 4G messaging services immediately. With the Interop MMSC, the operator can affordably support large volumes of multimedia messages. Combining the MMSC with the Interop Technologies feature-rich WAP deck will enable GCI to create strong, effective branding tailored to its subscribers.

The Interop MPAC solution will provide GCIas SMS and MMS subscribers with new personalization and control features, such as the ability to copy and forward messages and to block or allow specific phone numbers, email addresses, and domain names. By integrating an IVR with its existing OTA provisioning solution, GCI will gain the ability to offer CDMA subscribers fully automated, accurate mobile device activation and configuration 24 hours a day.

aWe are pleased to expand our relationship with GCI, enabling it to further its strategy of providing subscribers the most advanced communication features and value-added services,a said Fred Farrell, Vice President of North American Sales, Interop Technologies. aBy offering these solutions, GCI can continue to increase its competitive edge and capture new revenue in the Alaskan market.a

aWorking with Interop Technologies enables GCI to rely on a single vendor for our advanced messaging and customer provisioning needs,a said Dan Boyette, Vice President, Wireless Services, GCI. aWe have confidence that with its experienced technical staff and strong support capabilities, Interop can help us effectively manage our complex network, enabling us to lend greater focus to our retail activities and our goal of connecting Alaskans.a

About Interop Technologies

Interop Technologies ([ www.interoptechnologies.com ]) is a leading developer of innovative software solutions to support todayas converging communication ecosystem in the areas of advanced messaging, over-the-air handset management, and connectivity gateways. Offering exceptional deployment flexibility, Interop enables operators of all sizes worldwide to launch new mobile services quickly. The companyas future-proof solutions deliver superior reliability and high performance in todayas evolving mixed-generation technology environments. Interop designs, develops, and supports all solutions in-house, providing modular and extremely scalable architecture that makes migration to next-generation technology simple. Interop Technologies maintains its corporate headquarters and a network operations center (NOC) in Fort Myers, FL, with a fully redundant NOC and offices in Dallas, TX.