A Modular 4G Core That Evolves With Your Network
Summa Networks EPC provides the core network functions required to operate and manage 4G/LTE networks — from mobility management and session routing to external data connectivity. Designed for interoperability with 5G, it lets operators evolve progressively, protecting existing investments and maintaining service continuity.
Connected to the same Extended and Converged Control Plane that powers the rest of Summa Networks’ portfolio, EPC enables true interworking between 4G and 5G network functions. It covers mobility, gateways, subscriber data and policy control by default — and combines with Summa Networks IMS Core when you need voice and multimedia, too.
- Covers MME, SGW, PGW, HSS and PCRF by default; combine with IMS Core when you need voice and multimedia
- 5G-EPC interworking, built on the same standards-based approach used across Summa Networks’ portfolio
- Self-paced 5G evolution — activate 5G functions when ready
- Future-proof investment with no vendor lock-in
- Connects up to Summa Networks’ Extended and Converged Control Plane
Where EPC Sits in Summa Networks’ Architecture
Simplified view — for the complete architecture, see Full Core.
EPC sits in Summa Networks’ Convergent User Plane, alongside PGW, and connects up to the Extended and Converged Control Plane — see the Full Core page for how it fits with the rest of the architecture. IMS (P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, TAS and more) is covered by Summa Networks IMS Core and combines with EPC for voice and multimedia.
Built for how operators actually work
A modular function set covering mobility management and gateway routing for 4G — from a lightweight standalone deployment to a full core combined with the rest of Summa Networks’ portfolio.
Modular and combinable
Covers MME, SGW, PGW, HSS and PCRF by default. Combine with Summa Networks IMS Core when you need voice and multimedia, too.
Built for 5G-EPC interworking
Designed to interwork with 5G-EPC, so operators run 4G and 5G side by side instead of forcing a disruptive migration.
Carrier-grade and cost-efficient
Software-based architecture optimizes the use of hardware resources without compromising performance.
Self-paced 5G evolution
Choose when and how to move toward 5G Standalone — on your own timeline, not a vendor’s roadmap.
Who deploys Summa Networks EPC
MNOs modernizing LTE
Extending or modernizing LTE coverage without a rip-and-replace core migration.
MVNOs becoming full MVNO
Owning a complete 4G core with EPC — mobility, gateways, subscriber data and policy included — and adding IMS Core when voice services are needed.
5G NSA & SA evolution
Transitioning from 4G to 5G NSA and evolving toward 5G SA at their own pace.
IoT & Private LTE
Requiring a dedicated, right-sized user-plane core.
Legacy core replacement
Replacing legacy or high-risk vendor infrastructure with a standards-based, modular alternative.
Priced for how your network grows
Summa Networks EPC is priced based on active subscribers — CAPEX, OPEX or PAYG — consistent with the rest of Summa Networks’ portfolio. Cost scales with your network, not with a fixed module count.
Ready to deploy Summa Networks EPC?
Talk to our team and find the right configuration for your network — whether as a standalone deployment or combined with the rest of Summa Networks’ portfolio.
