E ED C CH S e er v i c ce s S u um mm ma r ry y

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Description

Data Clearing Services

TAP File Transfer Files are continuously transferred by EDCH between Client & Data Clearing Houses / Direct Operators. Re-transfer of files is done based on Client / DCH request. TAP file validation checks are done in compliance with GSM standards including Exchange Rate, Tax Rate and UTC Offset. Advanced duplicate call handling module checks for duplicates within & across files. Prevents duplicate charging. Full format conversion to & from all TAP versions & releases as per GSM Specifications. Support for correcting Clients TAPOUT files. Utility software scripts can be customized to correct high volume data. Returned Account Procedure is fully supported as per GSM Specifications. EDCH handles RAP in the Public Interface on behalf of its Client. RAP in Private Interface (between EDCH & Client) is also available. Various data communication options available through VPN, FTP, Email, etc. Additional solutions can also be provided. Full data backup is available with access for 1 year. Offline backup for 2 years. Outstanding File Report is exchanged with DCHs twice a week to handle outstanding files. Full Technical, Financial, Operational support is given to Clients. EDCH Online system has over 200 reports & provides excellent facilities: TAP File Tracking / Status TAP file reports Fraud Reports File Enquiry Screens Downloadable Reports Roaming Statistics Financial Reports Monthly Exchange Rates

TAP File Validation / Processing Duplicate Record Check TAP File Conversion TAP File Correction RAP Handling

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Communication Links Data Backup OFR Customer Support Online System

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Financial Clearing Services

Invoicing Settlements Reconciliation Other Services Generating / Sending invoices on behalf of Client to its Roaming Partners Unilateral / Bilateral Settlements. SMS / MMS Settlements. Invoice reconciliation & dispute handling (Credit / Debit Notes) Managing Client Bank Account, Management Reporting, Multilateral Netting, etc.

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Value Added Services

CDR Conversion TAP File generation from Raw Switch / Exchange Data. Rating of such TAP Files.
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IOT Check & Re-pricing Revenue Assurance solutions including: Inter Operator Tariff check Re-pricing for Clients special pricing policies OLAP Business Intelligence Reporting Tool to enhance Roaming Business & identify KPIs. EDCH generates & sends Fraud reports to Clients roaming partners daily. EDCH also sends daily fraud reports (Import / Export / Across Networks) to the Client (free service). Periodic Training is given to Clients on various GSM Technologies, Roaming concepts, Financial Procedures, etc IREG Check is done based on Client Roaming Partner test cases. Test TAP Files are checked for TADIG compliance. Assists in speeding up commercial roaming launches. EDCH provides its Clients, STP / SCCP in an economical way using Etisalats Signalling Transfer Point for GSM International Roaming. Roamer Bills are generated for the Client based on Clients roaming files processed at EDCH. Roaming Agreements Exchange Electronic Invoicing Data Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange These services are in compliance with GSM Guidelines. Advanced Data Clearing / Roamer Management / Financial Clearing & Settlement / SS7 Signalling. Test SIM Cards exchanged between Client and Roaming Partners for testing will be tracked / managed by EDCH. EDCH also provides customized services as per Clients requirements

Business Intelligence Tool OLAP / Data Warehousing Fraud Reporting

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Training IREG / TADIG Testing

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Signalling (STP / SCCP)

Roamer Bill Generation RAEX EID NRTRDE Roaming Management & Brokering Service Test SIM Card Management System Customized Services

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Abbreviations:
CDR DCH EDCH EID FTP GSM HUR IOT IREG KPI NRTRDE OFR OLAP RAEX RAP SCCP SIM SS7 STP TADIG TAP VPN Call Data Record Data Clearing House Emirates Data Clearing House Electronic Invoicing Data File Transfer Protocol Global System for Mobile Communications High Usage Report Inter Operator Tariff Inter-working Roaming Expert Group Key Performance Indicator Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange Outstanding File Report On Line Analytical Processing Roaming Agreements Exchange Returned Account Procedure Signalling Connection Control Part Subscriber Identity Module Signalling System 7 Signalling Transfer Point Transferred Account Data Interchange Group Transferred Account Procedure Virtual Private Network

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