Comfone Launches 5G Standalone Roaming Signaling Service with BroadForward's SEPP

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Comfone, a global leader in wholesale mobile roaming interconnect, hubbing, and clearing services, has commercially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) roaming signaling service, powered by BroadForward's Software Enabler for Policy and Charging (SEPP). This milestone marks a significant step towards global 5G SA roaming, enabling secure and reliable connectivity for mobile operators, MVNOs, and IoT providers worldwide. The BroadForward SEPP acts as a gateway that secures and manages all 5G SA roaming signaling, supporting GSMA-approved Hosted and Outsourced SEPP Deployment configurations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comfone has launched its 5G Standalone (SA) roaming signaling service, powered by BroadForward's SEPP, following a year-long selection process and extensive live trials with two Asian operators.
  • The BroadForward SEPP offers secure and reliable global connectivity, supporting GSMA-approved Hosted and Outsourced SEPP Deployment configurations.
  • Comfone's 5G SA roaming signaling service includes support for Hosted and Outsourced SEPP Deployment configurations, secure and reliable global connectivity, and scalability.
  • The service is built on the award-winning PDH-1 software architecture, which supports a range of network functions from 2G to 5G, including Diameter, HTTP/2 signaling, and GRX, SS7, and data clearing.
  • Comfone offers a comprehensive suite of IPX interconnect services, including GRX, SS7, Diameter, and HTTP/2 signaling, along with data and financial clearing, and handles over 70,000 connections across more than 500 networks.
  • BroadForward is a recognized market leader in signaling innovation, with its software solutions deployed in networks of leading MNOs, MVNOs, IoT connectivity providers, and IPX providers worldwide.
  • Juniper Research projected that the accelerating rollout of 5G Standalone (SA) technology will be a major catalyst for global wholesale roaming revenue growth, from $9 billion in 2024 to $20 billion by 2028.
  • Comfone has a long-standing relationship with BroadForward, with the two companies already working together on various projects.
  • Comfone's leadership in IPX makes them a natural partner for BroadForward, with the two companies sharing a vision for secure and reliable global connectivity.

Statistics:

  • Comfone handles over 70,000 connections across more than 500 networks.
  • BroadForward's SEPP supports GSMA-approved Hosted and Outsourced SEPP Deployment configurations.
  • Juniper Research projects global wholesale roaming revenue growth to reach $20 billion by 2028.
  • The accelerating rollout of 5G Standalone (SA) technology is expected to be a major catalyst for global wholesale roaming revenue growth.
  • BroadForward has deployed its software solutions in networks of over 100 customers worldwide.
  • Comfone has a portfolio of over 600 customers worldwide, including MNOs, MVNOs, SMS A2P Providers, IoT/M2M Solution Providers, and OTT Web Service Providers.

Sources:

  • Comfone, a global leader in wholesale mobile roaming interconnect, hubbing, and clearing services.
  • BroadForward, a recognized market leader in signaling innovation, with its software solutions deployed in networks of leading MNOs, MVNOs, IoT connectivity providers, and IPX providers worldwide.
  • Juniper Research, a telecommunications market analyst that has projected global wholesale roaming revenue growth to reach $20 billion by 2028.
  • The GSMA, a global association of over 800 companies, including mobile operators, device manufacturers, and industry suppliers.