A Smarter Path for New Operators: Deliver Voice & Messaging Over 4G LTE—Without Legacy Costs
For new entrants in the telecom market, launching a full-service mobile network has traditionally meant heavy investment in legacy 2G/3G infrastructure—just to support basic voice calls and SMS. But times have changed.
The Traditional Approach: High Cost, High Complexity
Historically, operators deployed:
- 2G/3G radio networks for circuit-switched voice and SMS
- IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) for VoLTE
- SMSC (Short Message Service Center) for 4G SMS
While functional, this approach demands significant CAPEX, complex integration, and ongoing maintenance—plus it often runs into interoperability issues across diverse smartphone models and software versions.
The Modern Alternative: Leverage OTT Apps Over Pure 4G LTE
New operators can skip legacy infrastructure entirely. With a 4G-only (LTE) network</strong powered by IPLOOK’s MNO solution, voice and messaging are delivered via popular over-the-top (OTT) applications like WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, and WeChat—services already installed on nearly every smartphone today.
This strategy not only slashes upfront investment but also unlocks critical capabilities from day one:
- Lawful Interception (LI) compliance through deep packet inspection and lawful monitoring interfaces
- Emergency calling support via standardized IMS or emergency fallback mechanisms
- Roaming readiness with integrated HSS/HLR and signaling gateways
- Faster time-to-market with cloud-native EPC and simplified operations
Why This Works for Today’s Users
Global smartphone penetration exceeds 85%, and OTT apps dominate communication:
- Over 2 billion people use WhatsApp daily
- Voice and video calls via apps are now preferred over traditional calls
- SMS usage has declined sharply in favor of rich messaging (e.g., WhatsApp Messages, iMessage)
By aligning infrastructure with actual user behavior, new operators can offer relevant, high-quality services—without the burden of outdated technology.
IPLOOK: Empowering Lean, Agile Mobile Networks
Our end-to-end MNO Solution provides everything a new operator needs:
- Cloud-native EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, PCRF)
- Optional IMS for future VoLTE/VoNR migration
- Built-in LI, billing, and OSS/BSS integration
- Support for roaming, emergency services, and regulatory compliance
“Connect everywhere and everything” — this is IPLOOK’s service tenet, and our promise to every operator building the networks of tomorrow.
Start Smart. Scale Faster.
If you’re a new operator looking to launch voice and messaging services with minimal CAPEX and maximum agility, IPLOOK has the right 4G LTE solution for you.
