YateOTA – OTA gateway solution for remote updates

YateOTA - OTA gateway solution for remote updates

HSS/HLR/AuC SIM Subscribers Management

Short Message Service Center (SMSC) for GSM, UMTS and LTE networks


YateOTA is a system that provides the functions required to manage SIM configurations using Over-The-Air messages over SMS.

It provides front-end, back-end and gateway functions to build SIM, update campaigns and run them over a mobile network. YateOTA is a proprietary OTA server which is fully implemented in software and developed for operators of all sizes in any market and in any location.

OTA platform solutions for operators

increase Arpu

Launching campaigns for advertising and marketing to increase ARPU, as activating a new option

updates applications

Creating campaigns for updates or new applications, such as adding a new roaming partner or news on applet

reduce cost

Reducing costs for SIM and UEs replacements due to updates such as 4G and soon 5G support

remote updates

New features quick remote update for the continuous increase of IoT connected devices without needing to change the user equipment

Features and OTA platform benefits

  • Updates files on SIM via the standard RFM (Remote File Manager) application.
  • Installs or updates Javacard applets via RAM (Remote Application Manager) application.
  • Signs with OTA keys and deliver prebuilt OTA data from other proprietary programs for custom applications.
  • Builds OTA campaigns to update a large number of SIMs over time.
  • Open web JSON API for OTA submission, configuration and control – that also allows customization and integration with other tools.
  • Campaign building and management using YateMMI, a Web-based interface.
  • Web based profile scan and edit SIM cards inserted in a local or remote card reader.
  • Fully implemented in software, can be run in a virtual machine in a datacenter facility or in cloud.
  • Low deployment and per-subscriber cost.
  • Uses SS7 MAP/SIGTRAN or SMPP interfaces to SMSC, optional JSON API to YateSMSC.
  • Monitoring via SNMP, Zabbix or JSON API.

Yate OTA gateway is suitable for operators of any type, size, location, and industry.

  • Easy to set up and use
    The OTA gateway is preconfigured, so ready to use once the license has been purchased
     
  • Numerous use cases
    The operator can configure and apply a multitude of use cases and features
     
  • High customization capabilities
    The web-based interface of the OTA platform can be integrated with other tools and customized according to the customer’s needs
     
  • Support availability
    We provide support and assistance from the initial setup for the duration of the product’s use. This includes additional features, changes, testing, and new functionality.
     
  • Scalability
    The product allows for enhancements and can be adapted to meet the operator’s growth needs in UEs or any other custom needs
     
  • Updates
    The Yate OTA is particularly suitable for newer mobile or IoT operators as the server will accept device updates in the operator’s network thus avoiding SIM returns and replacements.

Yate OTA gateway software specifications

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Operating System

Linux based, 64 bit

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SS7 interface

SIGTRAN M2PA or M3UA, SCTP/IP, ITU-T or ANSI SCCP

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MAP protocol

ETSI MAP versions 1, 2 and 3

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SMPP interface

SMPP version 3.4, TLS supported

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CLI interface

Telnet protocol

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SIM card protocol

GSM 03.48 Rel. 5.9, GlobalPlatform version 2.3

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Local SIM card reader

PC/SC interface, delivered with ACR-39 USB card reader

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JSON API

Over HTTP or HTTPS