diameter routing

BroadForward signaling security portfolio awarded champion status in Kaleido’s Roaming Vendor Hub report

Strengthened scoring criteria and expanded benchmarking underscore BroadForward’s leadership in global roaming signaling security and Firewall solutions Amersfoort, 19 November 2025, Kaleido today announced that the BroadForward signaling security portfolio has been awarded Champion status in the latest Kaleido Roaming Vendor Hub Report, reaffirming the company’s position at the forefront of innovation and excellence in global roaming and interconnect security. This recognizes BroadForward as one of the top-performing vendors in the signaling security category. Kaleido Intelligence’s Roaming Vendor Hub Report is widely regarded as the roaming industry’s most comprehensive and credible competitive intelligence study. The 2025 edition encompasses five months of rigorous research, evaluating 79 vendors and 185 roaming product offerings across 10 service areas. Its findings play a key role in guiding operators as they evaluate partners across an increasingly complex roaming landscape. Within the signaling security category, where 21 providers were assessed in depth, BroadForward’s outstanding performance secured its Champion status despite the heightened difficulty of this year’s scoring framework. Nitin Bas, Chief of Strategy & Insights at Kaleido Intelligence commented; “BroadForward’s ranking stands out as one of the strongest four among the 21 signaling security providers evaluated this year. Achieving Champion status was more difficult than ever due to raised scoring thresholds raised. Yet BroadForward exceeded the new benchmark with a performance that clearly reflects its technical leadership, innovation velocity, and consistent delivery to operators. Their results place them firmly among the most influential players shaping the future of roaming security.” BroadForward’s leadership in signaling security and interconnectivity has been built over years of delivering advanced, software-defined solutions such as DRA, STP, SEPP and multi-protocol signaling firewalls. Its technology is relied upon by many of the world’s most prominent IPX and IoT providers. Also see: Comfone Launches 5G SA Roaming with BroadForward SEPP Wireless Logic deploys BroadForward’s Unified Signaling Core Türk Telekom International chooses BroadForward STP, DRA and Firewalls Arelion Launches Global 5G Roaming Solution with BroadForward Industry perspectives: The Ghost in the machine: Why Telecoms can no longer trust the past BroadForward’s innovation track record also includes nine GSMA nominations for Best Mobile Technology and the highest GSMA recognition for Best Mobile & Network Software Breakthrough and Best Digital Tech Breakthrough. For full details, the Kaleido Roaming Vendor Hub Report is available here About Kaleido Kaleido Intelligence is a specialist research firm focused on mobile roaming, connectivity, and emerging telecom technologies. Recognized for its rigorous methodology and deep market insight, Kaleido provides the industry’s most comprehensive competitive intelligence across roaming, signaling security, IoT connectivity, private networks, and mobile data. Its annual Roaming Vendor Hub Report is widely regarded as the definitive benchmark for evaluating vendor performance, offering unparalleled transparency, detailed product analysis, and independent scoring built on extensive primary research. Kaleido’s insights guide operators, vendors, and ecosystem partners worldwide as they navigate the evolving landscape of global connectivity. → Read more

Türk Telekom International Enhances Network Routing and Security with BroadForward and Odine

Odine deploys BroadForward STP, DRA and signaling Firewalls at TTI

Dubai, 8th April 2025. Türk Telekom International (TTI), a prominent provider of internet and IP interconnect services across multiple countries, has announced the successful integration of BroadForward's Signaling Transfer Point (STP) and Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), alongside advanced BroadForward signaling firewall security for 2G, 3G and 4G networks, facilitated by global technology partner Odine. Key to TTI's decision to embrace the BroadForward solution is the unparalleled versatility offered by BroadForward’s 'single engine’ converged signaling solution. This innovative approach allows TTI to support multiple generations of core network functions, providing an array of deployment models as well as unmatched flexibility, efficiency, and convergence advantages. With support for SS7, Diameter, HTTP/2, and more, this software architecture perfectly aligns with TTI's forward-looking vision towards 5G and beyond. Ayhan Yenici, Voice&SMS&IPX Manager of TTI Technology, expressed "The option to uniformly manage and provision systems while achieving virtualization across generations of network functions is pivotal for the efficiency of our operations.” Kemal Kestane, Network Management Director of TTI Technology, added “The inherent flexibility of the BroadForward converged signaling solution perfectly suits our dynamic needs as a fast-moving service provider, especially on the road to providing full 5G roaming support." By adopting the common signaling engine and intuitive GUI management interface of the BroadForward solution, TTI stands to gain significant operational efficiencies and streamlined network management processes. Moreover, this centralized approach also enables TTI to adapt swiftly to evolving industry standards and customer demands. Odine, a trusted partner of BroadForward, has delivered the GSMA GLOMO award-winning signaling solution to TTI, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of TTI's network architecture in preparation for the 5G era. Odine's deep expertise in end-to-end SaaS/PaaS solutions and systems integration played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the project. Türk Telekom International remains committed to delivering best-in-class services to its customers and partners, with a relentless focus on innovation and technological advancement. The collaboration with BroadForward and Odine underscores TTI's dedication to staying at the forefront of the telecommunications landscape. About Türk Telekom International (TTI) Türk Telekom International is a leading telecommunication operator in the CEE region, Türkiye, Caucasus, Middle-East and Asia. Türk Telekom International provides a full range of Internet/data services, infrastructure and wholesale voice services to incumbents, alternative carriers, mobile operators, cable TV companies, Internet service providers and corporate customers. Türk Telekom International is 100% owned by Türk Telekom and act as its international business unit handling all international data and wholesale voice business functions. Türk Telekom International provides single account management and unified network operations over the entire Türk Telekom International network which includes 19 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Türkiye, Middle East and the Caucasus. https://turktelekomint.com/ For further inquiries, please contact Email: info@turktelekomint.com About Odine Odine is a BroadForward partner and reseller. Odine is a global partner empowering sustainable network transformation, building resilient and software-defined networks of the future. We are a leading technology company that enables global companies to evolve with a sustainable approach. With market-leading technology, holistic solutions, and collaborative partnerships, we will support you in reinventing your value creation formula fully dedicated to your success. Our resources are available for organizations to tap into whenever they need them. We work collaboratively to equip you with the power to evolve your business models, build new propositions, differentiate yourselves, and accelerate into new territories. Odine is publicly listed on the Borsa Istanbul (BIST: ODINE), demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders. www.odine.com → Read more

Unitel adopts BroadForward’s Intelligent Diameter Router and Firewall

Angola’s largest mobile operator has gone live with BroadForward’s intelligent Diameter Signaling Controller and Diameter Firewall Luanda, July 27^th 2021

Leading Angola telecommunications provider Unitel announced it has gone live with the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) and the BroadForward Diameter Firewall (BroadForward DFW). Based in Luanda, Angola, Unitel provides a broad spectrum of mobile and fixed telecommunication services in Angola, which includes mobile calling, high speed data and other services over its 2G/3G/4G and fiber networks. Unitel is currently deploying 5G. Unitel has deployed the BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) to ensure a robust and secure signaling architecture on its growing 4G network. The DSC provides intelligent routing to, and multi-protocol interworking with 3G, 4G/LTE and later 5G networks and systems. Compliant with the relevant GSMA FS.19 security recommendations, the BroadForward Diameter Firewall (BroadForward DFW) protects the Unitel 4G network against potential attacks, unauthorized senders, malformed messages, overload situations and much more. Both BroadForward network functions are widely adopted by leading Mobile Network Operators, MVNOs and IPX providers and run on BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, a multi-technology software platform ready for 5G, supporting intelligent routing and interworking across 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed/Wi-Fi and IT systems. Júlio Gonçalves, Core and Services Director of Unitel “With the BroadForward DSC and Firewall we have acquired future proof software technology which not only enables us to provide a higher quality of service and security for our customers, but also helps us reducing network complexity and costs, while ensuring we are ready to deal with the challenges of convergence and transition to 5G.” Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward, added “BroadForward’s intelligent signaling software is the perfect fit for Unitel’s multi-technology network. The BroadForward DSC and Firewall empower Unitel engineers creating and managing secure signaling scenarios for 4G as well as other network technologies, including 5G”. About Unitel Unitel is the largest mobile operator in Angola. It operates a network based on GSM and UMTS standards, and provides voice communications, text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages, fixed and mobile internet access. As a quintessential Angolan company it is an example of success and enjoys high levels of national pride. Unitel has revolutionized telecommunications in Angola with the quality and innovation of the services it has introduced to the market. https://www.unitel.ao/ → Read more

GSMA nominates BroadForward for enabling 4G-5G Hybrid Core with the world’s first converged signaling solution

Dutch signaling experts BroadForward land their sixth GLOMO nomination for product innovation and achievement Amersfoort, The Netherlands, May 24, 2021

The GSMA announced today that the BroadForward converged signaling solution, enabling 4G-5G Hybrid Core, is nominated for the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) in the category Best Mobile & Network Software Breakthrough. This is the 6^th time BroadForward has been shortlisted by the GSMA. Over its 26 years existence, the GLOMOs have been established as the telecom industry’s most influential awards. The winner in this category will be announced on Wednesday June 30^th, in a virtual award ceremony during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest annual exhibition for the mobile industry. The nomination is for BroadForward’s converged signaling solution, a single engine software platform designed to run core network functionality and provide support for all key signaling technologies such as SS7 (2G/3G), Diameter (4G), HTTP/2 (5G) and various other protocols. Operators use the BroadForward solution to deploy any combination of its on-board routing, interworking, security or storage functions, for integration and co-existence of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed and Wi-Fi systems, and beyond. The platform is in use at over 70 service providers (MNOs, MVNEs, MVNOs, IPX, IoT) around the world, running combinations of core signaling functions for all mobile access technologies including 5G. With the current 5G non-standalone (NSA) and 5G standalone (SA) options, separate silos are created for the 4G and 5G Core. BroadForward however enables building a “4G-5G Hybrid Core” which facilitates a gradual transition from 4G to 5G Core, rather than having to take this big step all at once. BroadForward’s converged signaling solution supports operators to have multiple generations of core network functions co-existing and working together. Existing 4G network components (and even legacy 2G/3G systems) can be retained and combined with new 5G core network functions. This offers an economically much more favorable solution. BroadForward CEO Taco Schoute commented: “This GSMA nomination is a tribute to our long held vision that signaling solutions should work across traditional technology divides. Whereas the life cycle of products designed for specific technologies and use cases are by nature limited, our converged signaling solution is unique, open-ended and continuous. It enables operators to combine and integrate multiple generations of core network functions. This way they can simultaneously invest in future proof technology while retaining and incorporating legacy network functions as part of network transition strategy”. → Read more

Diameter routing (DSC-DRA-DEA-IWF)

The BroadForward Diameter Signaling Controller (BroadForward DSC) is the world’s leading product for Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), Diameter Edge Agent (DEA) and Interworking. It enables operators to create signaling scenarios across 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi, IT and M2M/IoT networks without the need for (proprietary) scripting or development. The BroadForward DSC can run as a standalone solution or combined on a single-engine platform with other BroadForward products, such as the BroadForward Signaling Transfer Point (STP). → Read more → Read more

Diameter mediation

With over 50 different Diameter interfaces and numerous vendor specific variants, the industry clearly requires an effective way to deal with incompatibilities and maintain connectivity between these – still evolving – interfaces. BroadForward’s BFX Interface Gateway delivers significant reduction of time, cost and vendor dependencies, as it achieves interoperability through configuration rather than scripting or development.
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Diameter routing (DSC)

The BFX Interface Gateway is the Next Generation routing and interworking solution for 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi and M2M networks. BFX is a unique single-design software solution combining DRA, DEA and interworking. The service orchestration GUI allows users to freely combine protocols with on-board functions to setup advanced service scenarios, without the need for scripting or development.
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