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Executive TeleCard Introduces Multi-Currency Billing System and EXTLnet Service

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Executive TeleCard, Ltd., a global joint provider of voice telecommunications, has announced a unique multi-currency billing system for international telephone companies. The system, developed over the past two years, has attracted attention from the EXTL Telephone User Group, who will be offered the system first. The company, known for introducing new international telephone services, has also announced plans to roll out EXTLnet, a global internet access service, by the first quarter of 1996.

Key Takeaways:

  • Executive TeleCard will offer a multi-currency billing system for international telephone companies, developed over the past two years.
  • The system has attracted interest from the EXTL Telephone User Group, who will be offered it first.
  • EXTL has been a leader in introducing new international telephone services, including operator assist services, toll-free services, and worldwide calling card services.
  • The company will roll out EXTLnet, a global internet access service, by the first quarter of 1996.
  • EXTL's customer service and billing system (CSB) reads call records, validates and rates them, and produces output items such as billing files and reports.
  • The system provides an interface for customer service operations to enter adjustments and make customer inquiries.
  • Executive TeleCard markets various proprietary turnkey calling card systems, including Executive TeleCard International, World Direct, and TeleCall.
  • The company markets its services and products to a range of international telephone companies, including Telstra, Singapore Telecom, and Korea Telecom.

Statistics:

  • EXTL plans to roll out EXTLnet by the first quarter of 1996.
  • The company has been developing the multi-currency billing system for two years.
  • EXTL has introduced over 50 international telephone services, including operator assist services, toll-free services, and worldwide calling card services.
  • The EXTL Telephone User Group includes 25 international telephone companies, representing over 40 countries and territories.
  • EXTL's customer service and billing system (CSB) can process and produce output items such as billing files, settlement invoices, and reports.

Sources:

  • Executive TeleCard, Ltd. press release, August 24, 1995.
  • Executive TeleCard, Ltd. website (no specific link provided).
  • Broadgate Consultants, 212-229-2222.

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