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Mobile Signaling
In Mobile Telecommunication, Signaling is the use of messages for controlling communications between the different elements within the Mobile Network. This may constitute an information exchange concerning the establishment and control of a telecommunication voice call, SMS, or data session.
Across all available Mobile Technologies different protocols are being used and require specific routing and security capabilities per domain which are listed below:
- 2G/3G network: SS7 Signaling MAP/CAP
- 4G/LTE network: Diameter Signaling
- 5G network: HTTP/2 Signaling
Target Applications
Diameter Router and Edge Agent in MNO and IPX Service Providers network
Front end of IMS/EPC platforms e.g. OCS, PCRF, AAA, HSS, SGSN for overloading
LTE Roaming Gateway
Inter Working Function between 2G/3G and 4G networks
IPLOOK's Mobile Signaling Solution Control your Mobile Network Communication
- It is important that within each Mobile Technology messages can be routed to a correct destination within the Home PLMN and for roaming purposes from and towards each Visited PLMN. Next to that, Protocol Interworking capabilities are vital to support technology fallback from 4G to 3G when losing coverage or to support Circuit Switched FallBack (CSFB).
- IPLOOK is a leading expert in intelligent routing and interworking solutions for 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed Wireless and M2M networks. We deliver Single Engine Signaling solutions and network applications for the telecommunications industry.
Features
SCCP routing
Support for SIGTRAN standards M3UA
- MTP3/SCCP/TCAP
Routing Management
- Routing rules based on:
- Peer Role
- Application ID
- Contents of AVP
Geo redundancy
- Standby Redundancy - Passive Standby Software instance
Operation and Management
- Web Client
- Command Line Interface
Support RFC 6733 Standard Routing
FAQ
What is mobile signaling in telecommunications?
Mobile signaling refers to the exchange of control messages between different network elements in a telecom network. These signaling messages manage functions such as voice call setup, SMS delivery, subscriber authentication, mobility management, roaming, and data session control across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Which signaling protocols are used in different mobile network generations?
Different mobile technologies use different signaling protocols:
- 2G/3G networks use SS7 signaling protocols such as MAP and CAP
- 4G/LTE networks use Diameter signaling
- 5G networks use HTTP/2-based signaling
- These protocols require specialized routing, interoperability, and security capabilities to ensure reliable communication across networks.
Why is signaling management important for telecom operators?
Efficient signaling management ensures that messages are routed correctly within home and roaming networks, supports service continuity, prevents network congestion, and enables seamless interoperability between legacy and next-generation technologies. Poor signaling management can lead to service disruptions, roaming failures, and network instability.
What are the key applications of IPLOOK’s Mobile Signaling solution?
IPLOOK’s signaling platform supports Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), Diameter Edge Agent (DEA), LTE roaming gateways, interworking functions between 2G/3G and 4G networks, and front-end signaling control for IMS/EPC platforms such as OCS, PCRF, AAA, HSS, and SGSN systems.
How does the solution support network interoperability?
The platform provides protocol interworking capabilities between SS7, Diameter, SIP, HTTP/2, and SIGTRAN signaling environments. This enables smooth communication between legacy and modern network technologies, including support for fallback scenarios such as CSFB and 4G-to-3G handovers.
What routing and traffic management capabilities are included?
IPLOOK’s Mobile Signaling solution supports SCCP routing, MTP3/SCCP/TCAP routing, Diameter routing, AVP-based routing rules, peer role management, application ID routing, geo-redundancy, and advanced signaling traffic control to optimize network performance and reliability.
How does the platform improve network reliability and scalability?
The solution supports geo-redundancy, passive standby redundancy, NFV deployment, and scalable architecture for carrier-grade operations. Operators can deploy the platform in cloud or virtualized environments to support growing signaling traffic across 4G and 5G networks.
What operational and management features are available?
The platform includes web-based management interfaces, command-line tools, routing management systems, protocol logging, and standards-compliant routing based on RFC 6733 and telecom signaling standards. These tools help operators simplify signaling operations, troubleshooting, and network optimization.
