BCGI Boston Communications Grp (MM)

bcgi (NASDAQ:BCGI), a leading provider of solutions to mobile operators and MVNOs worldwide, today announced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 7,187,928, titled, "Call Delivery Systems for Roaming Prepaid Subscribers.� The invention covered in this patent allows operators to effectively offer real-time inter-network prepaid roaming to their subscribers. Additionally, the invention covered in this patent allows operators to define the proper network treatment for roaming prepaid subscribers based on the capabilities of the roaming market, perform real-time call control with mid-call teardown for calls placed or received in the roaming market and also eliminate 2-stage dialing whenever possible. �We are excited to add this patent to our portfolio as a testament to our work as an innovator in the wireless industry,� said Tom Erskine, vice president of product management at bcgi. �Even as Intelligent Network capabilities become more common, creating a consistent user experience for prepaid roamers remains a challenge.� About bcgi bcgi delivers innovative products and services that enable mobile operators and MVNOs worldwide to differentiate their offerings and increase market penetration while reducing costs. Founded in 1988, bcgi is a leader in identifying and addressing new market needs with proven solutions, including prepaid and postpaid billing, payments and access management. For more information, visit www.bcgi.net.