Chime
Chime™ is a voice-to-SMS gateway from Locatrix Communications. Ideal for markets wishing to augment SMS revenues with engaging user experiences, Chime provides an extensible voice messaging service that incorporates SMS notifications and popular social networks (such as Facebook and Twitter).
Delivered as a hosted, managed solution Chime provides network operators with a differentiated subscriber experience that reinforces operator branding via viral social network postings.
Chime is also able to deliver location-based audio content, providing simple tourism or educational experiences, and enabling advertising opportunities and roaming-specific premium charging opportunities.
Chime User Features
- One-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many voice messaging
- Automatic voice replies
- Adds mobile voice to social network experiences
- Intuitive IVR interface, allowing for viral service promotion
- Compatible with any mobile handset
- Supports community-based communication
Chime revenue models include
- Chargeable voice minutes (both inbound & outbound messaging)
- Chargeable celebrity SMS notifications
- Roaming voice minutes
- Optional recurring subscription models
Chime Solution Summary
| Solution type | Social messaging |
| Target Audience | Youth, communities |
| Network Integration | SMSC, Voice network |
| Optional Integration | Billing, GMLC (location), WAP gateway |
| MNO Commercial models | Hosted service, volume-based licensing and revenue share |