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Roaming strategy planning shouldn’t be difficult, but with commercial agreements, technical authentication, routing processes and billing agreements to consider, it can sometimes end up being complicated and complex.ÌýÌý

TNS believes that developing aÌýroaming strategyÌýshould be simple and allow MNOs to expand their domestic and international footprint while maximizing the network effectiveness with total transparency and flexibility.ÌýTheÌýTNS Roaming HubÌýhasÌýbeen developedÌýto make this belief a reality.Ìý

Simplify YourÌýRoaming StrategyÌýÌý

With TNSÌýroaming strategyÌýcomplexity isÌýa thing of the past. TNS’ÌýRoaming Hub can simplify MNOsÌýapproachÌýwith a single agreement overÌýoneÌýefficient and secure connection. MNOs can easily launchÌýroaming servicesÌýby configuring network routing through a public mobile network once, regardless of how many roaming partners are added.Ìý

Utilizing a single agreement and connection enables fast lead timeÌýrequiredÌýfor:Ìý

• Agreement negotiationÌý
• ConnectivityÌý
• ImplementationÌý
• TestingÌý
• Network configurationsÌý
• AuditsÌý
• Roaming footprintÌý
• Financial settlementÌý

RoamingÌýSolutionÌýFeaturesÌý

To simplify yourÌýroaming strategy,ÌýyouÌýneed aÌýroaming solutionÌýthatÌýnot only streamlines your strategy but streamlines the operational elements too.ÌýÌý

TheÌýTNS Roaming Hub’s service components are three-fold:Ìý

• IPX-based service hub:ÌýFeatures end-to-end QoS across the IPX for low latency, high throughput for Signaling (SIP, Diameter) and Bearer traffic, TNS provides a one-stop-shop for base and value-added services necessary to rapidly achieve ROI on your LTE investment.Ìý
• Centralized contract:ÌýWith only one contract to sign, TNS sets up and manages multiple roaming agreements streamlining yourÌýroaming services.Ìý
• Centralized implementation and launch:ÌýManaged service that provides IREG, TADIG, CLL through the TNSÌýNetworkÌýOperatingÌýCenter.Ìý

These componentsÌýcreate the coreÌýof TNS’ Roaming Hub, however with value-added services such as Roamer Control (Steering) and Welcome SMS (WSMS)Ìýwhich provides mobile operators with more control over roaming costs and tracking subscribers as they roam into different countries/networks, yourÌýroaming solutionÌýcan be customized to suitÌýyourÌýstrategy.ÌýÌý

Benefits of a CentralizedÌýRoaming StrategyÌý

Unlike other roaming hub providers, the TNS Roaming Hub is fully developed and managed in-house by TNS. ThisÌýroaming managementÌýautonomyÌýenables rapid innovation,ÌýcustomizationÌýand end-to-end control over delivery service, as well as:Ìý

• Quality of experience –ÌýMaximize the use ofÌýaÌýfast and efficient hubÌýÌý
• Competitive advantages –ÌýOffersÌýroamingÌýcoverageÌýfor lucrative roaming trafficÌýand attracts application providers and content partners that foster innovationÌý
• Simplicity –ÌýConnect to aÌýroamingÌýservicesÌýecosystem that supports scale,Ìýinteroperability and reducesÌýcomplexity. Includes monitoring, web-based reporting, roaming, clearing and settlementÌýÌý
• Helps minimize operational costsÌý–ÌýFlexibility to use the lowest-cost access network availableÌý
• Helps reduce roaming complaints –ÌýLet your subscribers opt-in/opt-outÌýand control their data consumptionÌý

Why Choose TNS as YourÌýRoaming StrategyÌýPartnerÌý

Not only is TNS’ Roaming HubÌýthe rightÌýroaming solutionÌýfor anyÌýMNO,ÌýTNS continually works to improve theÌýsolutionsÌýoffered to operators andÌýexpand the geographic footprint of itsÌýroaming services.ÌýAdditionally, TNS continues to add 5GNAS, 4G-Data,ÌýVoLTE, IoT/M2MÌýagreementsÌýand data traffic to the hub.ÌýÌý

As a trusted partner forÌýroaming solutionsÌýfor telecommunication carriers and providers,ÌýTNS addressed the evolving needs of network operators around the globe. As the industry evolves to IoT and 5G technologies, TNSÌýisÌýhelpingÌýcarriers navigate a host of infrastructure complexities and maximize theirÌýnetworkÌýreach through the creation of its unique multi-service hub solutions.ÌýÌý

Roaming StrategyÌýMade Easy with TNSÌý

IfÌýyou’reÌýa mobile network operator looking to simplify yourÌýroaming strategy, then TNS is the right partner for your business.ÌýBy partnering with TNS, you can take advantage of TNS’ Roaming Hub, its value-added services and explore TNS’Ìýroaming services tools such as:Ìý

• TNS Roamer View:ÌýProvides visibility and business intelligence across multi-technology roaming message traffic.ÌýÌý
• TNS Roamer Data Exchange:ÌýEnables operators to negotiate more favorable inboundÌýroaming agreementsÌýand offer their outbound roamers a wide range of options with less risk by providing anÌýintegratedÌýsuiteÌýof scalable, standards-based applications.Ìý
• TNS Roamer Control:ÌýAllows operators to steer subscribers onto preferred roaming networks and gain continuous control overÌýwhich servingÌýnetwork their roaming subscribers connectÌýto.ÌýÌý

Roaming StrategyÌýSimplifiedÌýÌý

For MNOs, TNS’ Roaming HubÌýexemplifies a mature, forward-lookingÌýroaming servicesÌýplatform capable of meeting the diverse needs of global operators.ÌýÌýWith comprehensiveÌýroaming servicesÌýofferings, flexibleÌýagreements, advanced analytics, dedicated support and a clear commitment to innovation and scalability,ÌýTNS isÌýpositioned to enable seamless roaming coverage and strategic growth for all mobile network operators.Ìý

Consider TNS as yourÌýidealÌýpartner to simplify yourÌýroaming strategy.Ìý