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What happened: BroadForward’s signalling platform enhances network flexibility and future-readiness
Türk Telekom International (TTI), a leading telecommunications provider across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, has integrated BroadForward’s advanced signalling solution to unify and modernise its mobile network infrastructure. The deployment includes BroadForward’s Signalling Transfer Point (STP), Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), and Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP), enabling TTI to manage signalling across all mobile generations from 2G to 5G via a single, software-based platform.
The rollout supports seamless interworking between legacy protocols (SS7, Diameter) and newer 5G standards like HTTP/2 and SEPP. TTI selected BroadForward’s platform because of its flexibility and ability to operate independently of traditional core network providers. This strategic movement enables TTI to consolidate its signalling systems, improve security, and scale its services as it transitions toward full 5G adoption. The deployment is a significant milestone in TTI’s long-term digital evolution.
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Why it’s important
This integration has marked a pivotal moment for operators managing legacy infrastructure while investing in 5G. TTI’s adoption of BroadForward’s centralised signalling solution reflects a growing trend among carriers to decouple vendor lock-in, reduce complexity, and accelerate 5G deployment without discarding existing investments. This shift is critical in regions where mobile usage spans generations of technology.
By leveraging BroadForward’s software-based model, TTI improves network agility, reduces operational costs, and enhances cross-border service quality, particularly along its strategic fibre and IP backbone spanning 20+ countries. Including SEPP functionality also ensures that TTI’s 5G traffic remains secure in international roaming scenarios that match GSMA’s security standards.
This move positioned TTI as a forward-thinking operator in an increasingly software-defined telecoms landscape. As mobile operators grapple with the complexity of transitioning to cloud-native 5G cores, solutions like BroadForward’s provide a pragmatic bridge that combines innovation with continuity.
