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Why is Digital Sovereignty becoming an important issue in European Telecoms?

Written on 24 June 2026.

The subject of european digital sovereignty has moved from being a niche policy discussion to one of the central strategic themes shaping the telecoms industry through the remainder of the 2020s.

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Is the Telecom industry experiencing a slow down?

Written on 23 June 2026.

A recent report predicted a decline in spending in the telecoms industry in the coming years, so, what's the reason for this slowdown?

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Leading Tier 1 Venezuela mobile operator selects Squire Technologies and Sunset Technology for 4G and 5G Voice evolution project

Written on 16 June 2026.

A leading Tier 1 Venezuelan mobile operator has selected Squire Technologies and Sunset Technology for its 4G and 5G Voice project. The containerised SBCs from Squire Technologies, deployed by Sunset Technology, are a critical step in the...

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Teleforum 2026: Luxembourg

Written on 16 June 2026.

This year, Teleforum took place in the picturesque location of Luxembourg, a land of castles. Attended by an elite group of small-state operators, the event aims to address the unique challenges faced by these mobile network operators.

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SEPP, SCP and IWF: The Building Blocks of 5G SA Roaming

Written on 28 May 2026.

Global adoption of 5G Standalone (5G SA) has not been slow. 3GPP specifies that high-performance 5G SA roaming services require Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) and Service Communication Proxy (SCP) components.

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What is at the core of the current MVNO trend?

Written on 17 July 2025.

The growing MVNO trend is raising questions. Will the MVNO trend relegate MNOs to mere infrastructure providers? Is the MVNO boom all it appears to be? What is driving the market? What’s next, Musk Mobile?

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Revenue challenges of SA 5G Roaming

Written on 5 November 2024.

Operators have an opportunity to boost revenue, reduce costs and retain customers by leveraging 5G SA roaming. However, there are challenges that MNO’s need to address. Monetisation worries, deployment costs and multi-generation network...

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Is 5G signalling congestion threatening mobile operators?

Written on 18 October 2024.

High availability and low latency don’t win new subscribers but dropped calls and slow download and upload speeds definitely impact revenue. Mobile operators know that they must constantly manage network congestion. It's nothing knew. However,...

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Let’s talk about network transformation at MWC Barcelona 2024

Written on 23 February 2024.

Around the world, operator core networks are at various stages of development, creating a patchwork of technology needs. As 5G, AI, and immersive technologies emerge, the need for interoperability across multiple network generations will increase...

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iMobility and Squire Technologies spearhead South Africa’s 5G surge

Written on 22 February 2024.

With the help of Squire Technologies’ agile 5G IWF (Interworking Function), iMobility is ready to upend South Africa’s (SA) telecoms market with new 5G wholesale service offers. The project paves the way for fresh mobile virtual network operator...

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Integrating Online Charging Systems to Facilitate Multi-Generation Networks

Written on 7 July 2021.

While 5G hogs the limelight, there remains a significant portion of mobile subscribers and revenue generation that will continue to depend upon 4G/VoLTE networks as well as legacy 2G/3G networks for a foreseeable future. For operators to maximise...

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How a Diameter Signalling Controller Works

Written on 22 June 2018.

Diameter traffic is being driven by its use in 4G/VoLTE networks, IoT, autonomous vehicles and VoIP. As a result of this growth, network operators are deploying Diameter Signalling Controllers (DSC’s). What are they and how do they work?...

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