Travel eSIM: Threat or Opportunity for the Telecom Industry?
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 […]
A Milestone for 5G SA Roaming: First movers and real devices
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 […]
5G SA: What’s taking so long?
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 […]
Securing your IoT Business: Protecting Networks from Signalling Storms
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 […]
5G SA: How to strike the right balance between security measures and business objectives
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 […]
The importance of Cybersecurity in 5G
This is part one of our series on Cybersecurity in 5G. See also part TWO – The challenge of 5G SA: How to strike the right balance between Security Measures and Business Objectives. Mobile Devices have become the interface between us as humans and the digital world of online applications and information. The fact that […]
Transforming global connectivity in the age of IoT and AI
The telecom and roaming industries are experiencing a significant transformation with the rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, alongside the revolutionary power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the heart of this evolution are roaming hubs, which enable seamless global connectivity and intelligent network management. Drawing on years of expertise […]
Roaming Use Cases for Private 5G Networks: Navigating the Future of Enterprise Connectivity
As the digital landscape evolves, the significance of Private LTE and 5G networks is becoming increasingly apparent. With a surge in adoption driven by various use cases, the ability to seamlessly roam between private and public networks is emerging as a critical need for both enterprises and service providers. This blog explores the current landscape […]
5G SA Roaming – Ready for take-off
We have been hearing about this a lot lately. The 5G Service that we supposedly have is not “pure” 5G. So, what does that mean? It means that the 5G service that we see on our phones is 5G from the radio cell site to our phones only, but the backend control systems (core […]
Sponsored Roaming and Comfone’s Signalling Services
In this blog post we are going to focus on Sponsored Roaming. We have been talking about the 14 very solid value propositions for MNOs to use Comfone’s IPX Signalling Services. Building an international roaming footprint takes Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) many years of hard work. This includes negotiating, implementing, operating and maintaining contractual and […]