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Work item:
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D.SIMBOX
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Subject/title:
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Economic impact of SIMBOX bypass
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Status:
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Discontinued [Issued from previous study period]
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Approval process:
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TAP
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Type of work item:
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Recommendation
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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-
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Timing:
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-
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Liaison:
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ITU-T Study Group 2
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Supporting members:
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Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Econet Telecom Lesotho, Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Summary:
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Scope: There are still a number of Alternative calling procedures being used that route voice traffic outside standard international calling and charging mechanisms. This is an important challenge across regions. There is a need to develop standardized approaches to these practices. One such practice is SIMBOXing. This work item will study possible solutions to addressing this growing problem.
Summary: Calls made via the internet are sent to Simboxes (machines that house SIM cards) which redirect this international traffic onto mobile networks. This can effectively bypass the interconnect toll charging points to use the difference between the high interconnect rates and the low retail price for on-network calls, thus avoiding payment of the official call termination fee of an Operator.
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Comment:
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First registration in the WP:
2018-04-17 19:42:56
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Last update:
2023-03-13 16:42:15
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