For years, industry predictions have suggested that SMS would eventually disappear, replaced entirely by OTT messaging applications and IP-based communication channels. The reality tells a different story. SMS remains one of the most ubiquitous and trusted communication mechanisms in the world. It continues to play a critical role in person-to-person communications, roaming, authentication, enterprise messaging, […]

Travel eSIM cannot be ignored. It is a rapidly-accelerating reality which is transforming how roaming connectivity is bought, sold, and consumed. It is a structurally different segment of the roaming market that is already reshaping how agreements get negotiated, how traffic is routed, and how operators need to think about their international business, whether they’re […]

We’re excited to share a concrete step forward for 5G Standalone (SA) roaming. At Comfone, we have facilitated real-device eMBB 5G SA roaming test cases – Voice, Data, and SMS – between a major MNO in India and a major MNO in Singapore. These tests have now been successfully completed. The next phase is for […]

People ask me why 5G Standalone (5G SA) is taking so long to be deployed. Some say that 5G could possibly be skipped and that it might be better to wait for 6G. It is undeniable that the mobile telecommunications industry is at an inflection point, poised for big changes and a new direction. the […]

The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries, enabling business to connect billions of devices worldwide. However, with this rapid expansion comes an increasing challenge – securing IoT networks from signalling storms that can compromise performance, security, and profitability. At Comfone, we provide robust IPX and signalling solutions designed to protect IoT […]

Have you read part one of our blog? Check it out here. International Wholesale Roaming ecosystem As we have learnt in part one of this blog, mobile networks use signalling between internal network nodes/functions to provide services to users. However, mobile networks don’t just communicate internally. They also interconnect with other networks, both domestically for […]