About us

BroadForward is leader in intelligent signaling software for 2G/3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, IMS, Fixed, Wi-Fi, IPX, and M2M/IoT networks. We deliver core network solutions for routing, interworking, security, and number portability, designed to enable seamless operations between legacy and next-generation networks. Recognized for our innovation, BroadForward is a nine-time GSMA Global Mobile Award (GLOMO) nominee for Best Mobile Technology and has won the highest GSMA recognition for Best Mobile & Network Software Breakthrough and Best Digital Tech Breakthrough.

The 2021 award-winning BroadForward Unified Signaling Core is a next-generation, converged signaling solution that serves as the foundation for our products. It enables operators to future-proof their networks while seamlessly integrating legacy network functions into their transition strategy. Designed for cost efficiency and flexibility, this solution supports network functions and interworking across 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, Fixed, and Wi-Fi. It includes key 5G functionalities such as the Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Binding Support Function (BSF), Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP), 5G EIR, 4G-5G signaling interworking, and multi-protocol signaling orchestration. BroadForward products are therefore all hardware-agnostic and support virtualization (VMware, KVM, Amazon) and containerized deployment (Kubernetes, OpenShift). All software development is proudly conducted in the Netherlands.

Some of the achievements we are proud of

• • • • BroadForward SEPP powers the world’s first live 5G SA roaming connection.
      • BroadForward deliverd the World’s first cloud-native STP, winner of the 2025 Global Mobile Awards
      • BroadForward is first to enable “4G-5G Hybrid Core” deployment models in addition to 5G Standalone (5GSA) and 5G Non-Standalone (5GNSA).
      • BroadForward is first to deliver a Converged Signaling Firewall with intelligent velocity tracking, nominated by the GSMA for Best Mobile security.
      • BroadForward is considered to be one of the fastest growing routing and interworking vendors. See our news section for the latest customer announcements.
      • BroadForward’s products are software-based, agile, multi-protocol and feature 100% GUI-based configuration.
      • Unlike traditional routers and gateways, all BroadForward products are designed for convergence and ready for 5G supporting interworking across mobile (SS7, Diameter, HTTP), Fixed/Wi-Fi (RADIUS) and IT systems (SOAP, REST, LDAP, ENUM etc.).
      • BroadForward was the first to replace multiple legacy DRA and STP router vendors. We offer a dedicated legacy replacement program to support operators in the process.
      • BroadForward is first to offer a fully converged, single engine DRA-STP and also the first and only vendor that can deliver it on containers.
      • BroadForward was the first to migrate live legacy Diameter routers at tier-1 service providers with hundreds of connections.
      • BroadForward was the first to deliver interworking for 3G-4G and 4G-5G at live commercial networks.
      • BroadForward was the first to deliver any-to-any Diameter, SS7, RADIUS (Wi-Fi) and IT routing and interworking on a single platform.
      • BroadForward powers the world’s first Private Virtual Network Operator (PVNO) for M2M.
      • BroadForward processes all traffic for the world’s largest number portability provider.
      • BroadForward enables Multi-IMSI for Sponsored Roaming for one of the world’s largest operator groups.
      • BroadForward leads the IPX space, enabling interconnect for hundreds of operators at multiple top-10 IPX providers with the BroadForward DSC and STP.

  What we stand for
  At BroadForward we are passionate about delivering world-class software, recognized for being the smartest choice for communication service providers, vendors and integrators, supporting each in solving their particular signaling challenges and advancing their competitive offerings.
  At BroadForward, we want to be known for our knowledge and expertise, innovation and leadership, high-quality standards, drive and passion to support our customers, reliability and accountability, and our enthusiasm and eagerness to be successful in one of the hottest areas in the telecoms industry.

  Expertise and industry recognition
  The BroadForward team has over 25 years’ experience in building and supporting carrier-grade software products for the largest mobile telecom networks in the world. Building on an impressive track record of product development in the area of routers and gateways, the BroadForward team is capable of helping our customers to enable complex use cases required to make their services work!
  We are continuously innovating and updating our software to handle the fast-changing technology and traffic demands in telecom networks

  Industry experts consistently recognize BroadForward as a market leader and signaling innovator; In the last 10 years we have landed 9 Best Mobile Technology nominations and two wins from the GSMA, we have been named Hot Tech Cloud Innovator by ABI research, best Diameter routing & interworking specialist by TMT-NEWS and twice received top Champion rating from analysts Kaleido for the BroadForward Signaling Security and Firewall products.