Squire Technologies, a provider of next generation networks (NGN), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and IP telecommunications solutions, is now helping Samoan service provider BlueSky (News - Alert) improve roaming options using SVI_SG Signalling Gateway Solution.
Bluesky Communications provides mobile, Pay TV and broadband services in the U.S. territory of American Samoa. Its sister company, BlueSky Samoa, is the leading provider of mobile, fixed line, IPTV (News - Alert) and broadband services in the neighboring Pacific Island of Samoa.
The telco offers roaming packages to customers who want to use their devices and services as normal while traveling abroad. The company was looking for a specialist SS7 networking solution that can deliver increased roaming coverage to its customers.
One of the challenges faced by BlueSky was to obtain a solution that solved the specific technical issues and was not an element of a much larger - and hence more costly - solution. Bluesky specifically needed conversion between European and American SS7 standards, ETSI (News - Alert) and ANSI, to facilitate interoperability.
The service provider found that Squire Technologies can solve the problem. BlueSky was impressed by the technical knowledge as well as the professional installation and support services delivered by Squire Technologies, said Alo Anesi, head Systems Engineer.
Squire SVI_SG Signalling Gateway (News - Alert) Solution improves the roaming service by delivering enhanced interoperability, interconnection and extended range of roaming possibilities to its customers. SVI_SG SS7 has a range of optional enhanced features more normally provided in complex and costly SS7 network STP solutions.
The solution enables operators to route SS7 messages efficiently and securely. It supports backhaul of TDM SS7 messages using IETF SIGTRAN standards, ensuring full compatibility between IP and legacy networks. Further the integrated STP function enables efficient message routing and supports virtual point codes for private SS7 networks.
Zacc Couldrick, regional sales manager for Squire Technologies, commented on this deployment, “While providing SS7 conversion is one of our core strengths, this deployment highlights the versatility of our products. We’re delighted that BlueSky has selected Squire Technologies and are proud to have delivered a key component to enhance their roaming services.”
Edited by Cassandra Tucker