SDWAN
Software Defined Wide Area Network – a software defined service that connects and extends enterprise networks over large geographical distances.
SGW
Serving Gateway – A network element of EPC routes and forwards user data packets towards the PGW via GTP sessions, and acts as the mobility anchor for the user plane during inter-eNodeB handovers.
Shared Spectrum
Shared spectrum is a term that refers to a band of radio frequencies that are available to a wide range of users and allow for the creation of private cellular networks. In the US, this currently takes the form of CBRS. Other countries, including France, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia have […]
SI
Systems Integrator – A third party outside of Alef who would implement MNaaS as part of a larger installation.
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module – The technology that securely stores a users identification information for use on a specific mobile network.
Subscriber
An individual enterprise user that uses a physical SIM or an eSIM in the user equipment/mobile device.