Amman, Jordan (November 2005) – An Interconnection Agreement was signed between LaSilkee Virtual Connexion, an emerging provider of advanced voice and data communication services in Jordan, and Xpress, a Jordanian wireless and mobile operator. The parties expect that this agreement will be the first step in building strategic co-operation between the two companies, and that this co-operation will yield benefits for both customers and shareholders in the form of operational efficiencies and enhanced service offerings.
The agreement will enable LaSilkee to terminate calls in Jordan by using XPress to provide call termination, call transit, and managed services for settlement and other purposes.
For LaSilkee, the agreement is a key element in its first phase business plan, which calls for the launch of wholesale call termination services in Jordan by the end of the year. The second phase, launch of retail products for the B2B market, is expected to follow shortly.
Mr. Suleiman Maani, CEO of XPress, stated, “The Interconnection Agreement will enable any XPress subscriber to communication with any LaSilkee virtual connexion customer and permit the two companies to exchange traffic through direct routing."
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Saed Al-Taweel, CEO of LaSilkee noted “this agreement comes five months since LaSilkee was awarded its Class Licence in June; the first of its kind to be granted under the new regulatory regime. We are pleased to join forces with Xpress; together we will be stressing the importance of a fair competitive environment and a level playing field. “
Mr. Taweel added, “This agreement brings LaSilkee one step closer to commercial launch of the innovative and exciting services we have planned for the Jordanian market. We hope that our venture with Xpress and the co-operative and positive manner in which they have worked with us will provide a model for other telecommunications companies who wish to demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling their commitments to bringing competition to the Jordanian Telecommunications industry.”
A copy was duly submitted to the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
