The new Signaling Transfer Points (STPs) will enable Asian mobile operators to locally connect and utilize the VSNL Signaling Connect Control Part (SCCP) service to transport roaming and SMS traffic throughout the globe.

Stephane Brisebois, vice president of core mobility services at VSNL, said: VSNL’s Asian STPs will support our customers in the Asian market by maintaining a truly ‘physical’ local presence on a global scale. VSNL is dedicated to supporting our growing customer base by continuing to invest in the company’s signaling network as a critical platform for the growth of innovative value-added services.