The Caribbean region has seen notable progress in digital connectivity over the past decade, with high-speed internet coverage expanding significantly and mobile networks becoming more robust. Despite these advances, nearly half of the population in the Caribbean islands remains unconnected, and there are persistent challenges related to affordability, digital skills, and infrastructure. Universal Service Funds have helped extend coverage, but gaps in usage and quality remain, especially in rural and underserved areas.
As mobile networks evolve toward 5G and beyond, the ability to securely manage who connects, what they can do, and how those actions are tracked isn’t just a feature — it’s the foundation. This is where AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) becomes indispensable.
Historically, satellite communication was reserved for the “unreachable” — distant islands, deserts, or mountain ranges. But that paradigm is rapidly dissolving. Thanks to the rise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations and falling launch costs, satellites are now being considered a viable — and increasingly essential — part of mobile and broadband networks.
Summa Networks is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This certification applies to the management system supporting the provision and development of software products at Summa Networks S.L., including: HSS, PCRF, 5G core components (UDR, UDM, AUSF, EIR, NSSF, NSSAAF, UDSF, SMSF), SMSC, AAA, and other network functions in the mobile core. It encompasses the entire software development lifecycle and processes, with supporting functions such as Management, IT, Marketing, and Development.
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.
