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Navigating the challenges of modern roaming

QoS impact

Unpredictable signalling performance

Poor quality MPLS routes and public internet routing introduce jitter and latency, impacting attach times, call setup, and overall roaming experience.

Security

Rising diameter security exposure

Higher diameter traffic volumes increase vulnerability to DDoS attacks, malformed AVPs, and signalling abuse.

Routing

Suboptimal routing

Suboptimal routing of signalling messages leads to higher round-trip delay and poor roaming experience.

A carrier-grade platform for Diameter roaming

Tata Communications’ Diameter Signalling Exchange (DSX) delivers robust Diameter signalling for LTE, VoLTE, and 5G NSA roaming over a private global backbone. It centralises routing, mediation, and policy control while providing resilience, visibility, and operational consistency for global roaming.

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DSX via dedicated MPLS connection

Enables end-to-end Diameter signalling transport for MNOs with virtual DRA and dedicated TATA’s MPLS PoP connection. Local or regional breakout for secure and low-latency signalling connectivity requirements.

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DSX via IPSEC VPN connection

Enables end-to-end Diameter signalling transport for MNOs with virtual DRA and connectivity through secured and global IPSEC VPN gateways for rapid service activation and enhanced resiliency.

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Diameter signalling security

Protect your network from signalling threats with our advanced Diameter firewalls - ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant 4G roaming connectivity.

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DSX service with hosted DEA/DRA

A fully hosted DEA/DRA solution that connects MNO’s 4G core with our DSX, delivering smooth Diameter signalling for 4G and 5G NSA roaming.

Explore use cases

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Global 4G roaming signalling

Supports secure, low-latency Diameter signalling for international LTE roaming.

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VoLTE roaming enablement

Ensures reliable IMS-aware routing for authentication, attach, and voice continuity.

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5G NSA signalling support

Extends Diameter signalling capabilities to support 5G NSA roaming alongside existing 4G services.

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Signalling attack protection

Identifies and mitigates signalling floods and malformed messages, also ensures network stability during abnormal traffic spikes.

Enabling the ecosystem behind roaming excellence

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Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

Reachability-Engagement

Roaming & interconnect business teams

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Network security & core network teams

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IoT, enterprise & digital service providers

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Roaming & wholesale business teams

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Core network & security teams

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Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)

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Multinational enterprises

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Global contact centres

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Travel and hospitality brands

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Financial and professional services

Always ON 4G roaming with global, intelligent, and secured DSX

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DSX services over private MPLS network

Private carrier‑grade MPLS network ensures secured and ultra‑low latency for Diameter Signalling Exchange (DSX).

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Global DRA presence

Geo‑redundant and full-mesh DRA architecture to deliver predictable 4G signalling and roaming performance across continents.

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Intelligent routing

Centralised intelligent routing with load‑balancing, realm‑based policy, and IMS/VoLTE awareness.

Firewall

Secure diameter firewall

Topology hiding, DDoS protection, AVP validation, rate‑limiting, and anomaly detection.

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4G roaming analytics

Real‑time KPIs, partner dashboards, proactive alerts, and exportable SLA reports.

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Pro-active signalling monitoring

24 x 7 service assurance and monitoring teams to support customers for best QoS and service reliability. 

Why choose Tata Communications for DSX?

Why choose Tata Communications for DSX?

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Predictable low-latency performance

  • Private MPLS ensures low jitter and fast 4G attach/registration times.

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Higher 4G roaming quality

  • Intelligent signalling paths and security deliver higher roaming quality of service and improve 4G roaming KPI.

ReducedCost

Lower capax requirements

  • Managed/hosted DEA/DRA model eliminates capex and supports elastic scaling.

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Faster time to market

  • Gain quick access to 700+ global 4G destinations for Diameter Signalling Exchange through a single and secure interconnection, eliminating interoperability concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Diameter Protocol and how does it work?

Diameter is a signalling protocol used by telecommunications networks for authentication, authorisation, and accounting. It enables network elements to exchange policy, subscriber and session information.

What is Diameter Signaling used for in LTE?

Diameter signalling is used in LTE networks to exchange authentication, subscriber, policy and session information between core network elements. It also plays an important role in LTE roaming.

What is a Diameter Routing Agent (DRA)?

A Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) routes Diameter signalling messages between network elements and helps manage Diameter traffic, routing policies and network scalability.

What is a Diameter Edge Agent (DEA)?

A Diameter Edge Agent (DEA) operates at the edge of a Diameter network to manage signalling traffic between networks. It can support connectivity, security and topology protection for Diameter signalling.

How does Diameter support LTE and 5G roaming?

Diameter supports LTE and 5G NSA roaming by enabling signalling and subscriber information exchange between mobile network operators. Diameter routing, connectivity and security help operators manage roaming traffic reliably.

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