When to transition to an SS7-over-IP SIGTRAN network

Consider transitioning to an SS7-over-IP network if:

• Traffic-volume growth on the network is demanding additional capacity
• New networks are planned or IP services will be added to existing networks
• Traffic volume between signaling points is surpassing the bandwidth of 16-link linksets
• A data or voice-over-IP network is already present
• Signaling traffic is deployed over very high-latency or lossier networks, such as satellite links

If signaling messages are transported over a private intranet, security measures can be applied as deemed necessary by the network operator.