IPLOOK’s Commitment to 3GPP Standards: Driving Interoperable, Future-Ready Core Networks
At the heart of every global mobile network lies a critical foundation: standardization. Since its inception in December 1998, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has unified global standards bodies—including ETSI, CCSA, ATIS, and others—to define the technical specifications that power 3G, 4G, 5G, and soon, 6G.
In 2020, IPLOOK Technologies officially joined 3GPP—a strategic step affirming our commitment to open standards, interoperability, and industry collaboration.
Why 3GPP Releases Matter
Cellular evolution doesn’t happen in decade-long leaps—it advances continuously through 3GPP Releases, much like software updates for your smartphone. Each Release:
- Introduces new features (e.g., network slicing, URLLC, MEC)
- Freezes specifications for stable implementation
- Builds iteratively on prior Releases—ensuring backward compatibility
As of today, the industry is actively implementing Release 16 (enhancing 5G for industrial IoT and V2X) and finalizing Release 17 (expanding NTN, RedCap, and sidelink capabilities).
IPLOOK’s Product Evolution: Fully Aligned with 3GPP
From day one, IPLOOK has architected its core network solutions to be strictly compliant with 3GPP standards. Our R&D roadmap mirrors the 3GPP Release cycle—ensuring customers deploy future-proof, interoperable networks.
✅ Milestones Achieved (as of 2021)
We’ve successfully delivered a fully converged 3G/4G/5G core platform, unifying legacy and next-gen functions:
- Control Plane Convergence: MME ↔ AMF, PCRF ↔ PCF, HLR/HSS ↔ UDM/AUSF
- User Plane Convergence: GW-U (SGW/PGW) ↔ UPF, GW-C ↔ SMF
- New 5GC Elements: NRF, NSSF, NEF, LMF, N3IWF, UDR
🚀 Roadmap for 2022–2024 (Aligned with Rel-16/17)
Building on customer feedback and market demands, we’re accelerating convergence across even more domains:
- IMS & SMS Evolution: Integrating IMS with SMSF for 5G-native messaging
- Enhanced Network Exposure: Unified NRF/NSSF/NEF/LMF/SEPP for secure interconnection
- Policy & Data Unification: PCRF/PCF/BSF and HSS/HLR/UDM(AUSF)/UDR into cohesive data layers
- Access Agnosticism: MME/AMF/N3IWF supporting seamless handovers between 3GPP and non-3GPP (Wi-Fi, satellite)
Why This Matters to You
By adhering to 3GPP standards and driving deep functional convergence, IPLOOK enables operators and enterprises to:
- Reduce TCO: Operate 2G–5G services on a single, scalable cloud-native platform
- Accelerate 5G SA rollout: Leverage existing 4G investments while unlocking 5G’s full potential
- Ensure multi-vendor interoperability: Integrate seamlessly with RAN, devices, and OSS/BSS from any vendor
- Future-proof your network: Stay aligned with global standards as 5G evolves toward 6G
Our Promise: Innovation Grounded in Standards
For over nine years, IPLOOK has invested relentlessly in R&D—not just to follow standards, but to help shape them as an active 3GPP participant. Our mission remains clear: deliver highly customizable, carrier-grade core networks that combine openness, reliability, and cutting-edge functionality.
Join us on this journey. As 3GPP paves the road to 6G, IPLOOK ensures your network is always ready—for today’s demands and tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Explore our 3GPP-compliant 5GC solutions or contact our team to discuss your network evolution strategy.
