Recently, South Korea’s largest mobile network provider experienced a nationwide service disruption that left over 13 million users without voice and data connectivity for several hours.
The evolution of mobile networks has always been about more than just faster speeds. Each generation—from 1G to 5G—has transformed the way we live and communicate.
In a decisive move to protect the nation’s communications infrastructure, the United States has expanded its efforts to eliminate untrusted telecommunications equipment through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s “Rip and Replace” program—officially known as the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
In today’s telecom landscape, user expectations are higher than ever. Real-time connectivity, seamless experiences across services, and smart data usage policies are no longer a luxury — they are a necessity. This is where Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and Policy Control Function (PCF) step in, playing a critical role in network intelligence and flexibility.
As the telecom industry in Latin America undergoes a major shift toward 5G, the issue of cybersecurity has never been more urgent. According to GSMA Intelligence's June 2024 report, operators in the region are facing increasingly complex threats, from ransomware and phishing to sophisticated signaling and interconnect attacks.
As members of the Rural Wireless Association, Summa Networks understands the unique challenges faced by rural operators like you. With the ongoing "Rip & Replace" campaign supported by the US government, now is the perfect time to upgrade your network infrastructure.
