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 […]
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 […]
How 5G satellites are revolutionising Mobile Global Connectivity
Today, terrestrial cellular mobile networks provide mobile broadband network access to 95% of the world’s population. However, they only cover 15% of the planet’s surface. Now, you may think that this is sufficient, and it would be unnecessary to increase reach. But one could argue that that there are arguments in favour of improving both. […]
Business Continuity in Wholesale Roaming
In recent months, we have been discussing why MNOs should use Comfone’s IPX Signalling Services. We have learnt what signalling is in the context of Wholesale Roaming from our blog about Roaming Mobility Signalling. In basic terms, roaming signalling is like the oxygen of the roaming business. Without the signalling, there is no roaming. […]
Distinguishing the Signal from the Noise
Telecommunications simply fascinates me. It always has. Call me old fashioned if you will. In my opinion, what the telecoms technology has given us in recent decades is truly amazing to say the least. Do you remember those rotary dial phones that we had in the 70s and 80s? Well, maybe some of you do! […]
Comfone – the experts in 5G Roaming
At Comfone, we know how important it is for our customers to remain at the forefront of new technological developments. 5G networks are now being launched worldwide, and in most cases the radio cellular networks are being turned on first with the core networks following later. 5G NSA This has meant that mobile operators have […]
Roaming the Plains of Serengeti with a mobile phone
“What do you do for a living?” “I do roaming!” “Aha…. (long pause) …. so like a nomad on the plains of Serengeti.” “Well ah, something like that yes, but with a mobile phone.” “Mobile phone, what’s that?” “Well ah, hmmm, where do I start…?” ‘Roaming‘ used to mean to move about or travel aimlessly. […]
Comfone’s NOC Team in a nutshell
I really enjoy my job working as part of Comfone’s NOC team because every day provides new challenges to overcome on behalf of our customers. We are exposed to a wide range of companies and different situations, keeping the job fresh and interesting. In case of any issue or request from any Comfone customer around the […]