Wholesale Carrier Services Continues Partnership with IDI Billing Solutions

IDI Billing Solutions, formerly Info Directions, Inc., a leading developer of billing, rating, order management, workflow and selling solutions for the telecommunications industry, is pleased to announce that Coral Springs, Fla.-based networkWCS, a brand of Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc., has renewed its contract for the company's award-winning CostGuard(R) billing and operations solution and OnlineBill(R) electronic bill presentment and payment interface.

IDI customer since 2004

An IDI customer since 2004, WCS is a privately owned company that provides telecommunications services to mid- to large-size enterprise customers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private label carriers through a distribution channel of value-added resellers. For its resale customers throughout the U.S., WCS offers both a more cost-effective and simpler solution to their telecom needs. The company buys services from more than 125 different network providers at wholesale spot market rates pursuant to this agreement high-volume purchase agreements at the time "packages" the customer's desired combination of carrier backbones, network architecture and contract terms.

Utilizing IDI's CostGuard B/OSS, WCS manages these complex product schemas and creates a single, consolidated communications service invoice for its enterprise clients. WCS as well leverages CostGuard's automation capabilities to eliminate manual operations and create a faster order-to-billing process that improves cash flow. IDI's OnlineBill(R) Web portal offers WCS' customers a paperless invoicing option and comprehensive customer care capabilities that create a more user friendly billing experience.

The ability to manage products easily

"The ability to manage products easily, create unparalleled packages and produce accurate, easy-to-read invoices is a strength for us in the market," said Chris S. Barton, president and CEO of WCS. "We appreciate the flexibility we have with CostGuard and the expertise of the IDI team members who know our business."

"WCS is a leader in the enterprise network communications marketplace. The company's commitment to building out new products and services ensures its resellers and their clients always have access to quality communications solutions that are as simple to manage as they are cost effective," said Donald Culeton, president and CEO of IDI. "We are pleased that our billing and operations solution continues to play an important role for WCS as the company focuses on developing new growth opportunities and maintaining the top-notch service and support for which it has consistently been recognized."

Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc. is a facilities-based SIP network provider and a leading reseller of over 125 regional and global carriers as so then as a licensed CLEC for local dialtone throughout the U.S. WCS was established in 1994 to serve the needs of medium-large enterprises, commercial telecommunications users and resellers. WCS provides services to enterprise customers through a distribution channel of value-added resellers. Through WCS, VARs distribute a comprehensive line of over 100 products and network services to meet the needs of near any customer requirement on a single consolidated invoice. WCS customers include Fortune 500 corporate clients and private-label resellers. For more information, go to www.wcs.com .

IDI Billing Solutions is a leading B/OSS services provider for the telecommunications industry. IDI's Billing as a Service(SM) includes the award-winning CostGuard(R) application, expert back-office and professional services, and a cost-effective SaaS-hosted platform. Billing as a Service helps providers engaged in mobile, MVNO, local, long distance, data and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) monetize their services and streamline operations related to selling, activating, managing and billing clients. IDI maintains a Gold Hosting Competency in the Microsoft Partner Program. To learn more about IDI, please visit us at www.idibilling.com or call 1.888.924.4110.