What IPLOOK Technologies Co., Ltd does

IPLOOK Technologies Co., Ltd is a privately held Hong Kong-incorporated mobile core network software vendor founded in 2012, headquartered in Hong Kong with R&D centers in Guangzhou and Nanjing and a sales office in Istanbul. The company develops cloud-native, 3GPP-compliant virtualized core network software spanning 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM/AUSF, PCF, NRF, NSSF, NEF, BSF, SEPP, SMSF, N3IWF), 4G EPC (MME, SGW/PGW, HLR/HSS, PCRF, ePDG), IMS (VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi, MCX), Mobile Signaling (CBC, DRA, STP, iSMS, USSD, SMSC, SMGW, GTP-Router), and Billing (CHF, AAA, OSS/BSS), deployable on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, VMware, Kubernetes, and Arm infrastructure. The portfolio targets MNOs, MVNOs, MVNEs, WISPs, enterprise private networks, IoT providers, and satellite/NTN operators, with stated deployments serving 70 million+ subscribers across 50+ countries including a Tier-1 operator in Southeast Asia.

The company's product strategy emphasizes a converged 3G/4G/5G platform enabling migration from NSA to SA without infrastructure rip-and-replace, a Cloud-Native Virtualized Core (vCore) that dynamically allocates resources across legacy 2G/3G and modern 5G workloads, and a 5G Lightweight Core optimized for private networks. Distinctive offerings include a 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) solution enabling UPF deployment on LEO/MEO/GEO satellites for space-air-ground integrated networks, and an MEC platform for ultra-low-latency services. The company maintains standards-body memberships in 3GPP, GSMA, GSA, CCSA, and WISPA, and is positioned against incumbent vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei) and pure-play challengers (Mavenir) on cost, customizability, and multi-cloud flexibility.

IPLOOK operates a B2B enterprise GTM motion combining regional field sales directors (covering Africa, Europe, Americas, Southeast Asia, Turkey/MENA, and Latin America), partner ecosystem development through annual Global Partner Summits, and lead generation at major telecom events including MWC Barcelona, MWC Shanghai, Africa Com, and MVNOs World Congress. Revenue is generated through software license sales (perpetual and subscription), recurring support and maintenance contracts, and professional services for solution design and deployment, though specific pricing, contract values, and financial metrics are not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no recorded external funding rounds, and ownership commentary indicates founder- and CEO-led governance.

Name

IPLOOK Technologies Co., Ltd

Legal name

IPLOOK NETWORKS CO., LTD.

Website

https://iplook.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IPLOOK Technologies provides cloud-native, 3GPP-compliant mobile core network software (3G/4G/5G) including 5GC, EPC, IMS, and signaling solutions, serving MNOs, MVNOs, WISPs, and enterprises across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Core Network Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial) (HDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Mobile core network
• 5G core software
• Evolved packet core
• IP multimedia subsystem
• Telecom network solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Platform Sales: Sale of mobile core network software platforms (5GC, EPC, IMS) to MNOs, MVNOs, WISPs, and enterprises. Includes perpetual and subscription licensing models with professional deployment services.
2. Subscription and Support Services: Ongoing technical support, software updates, and maintenance contracts bundled with core network deployments.
3. Professional Services: Pre-sales consultation, solution design, platform development, system delivery, and data operation services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IPLOOK develops and licenses cloud-native, 3GPP-compliant mobile core network software for telecom operators and enterprises. Its portfolio spans 5G Core (5GC), 4G Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), mobile signaling, billing/charging, and 5G NTN solutions, deployable on-premise or across major hyperscalers. The company delivers these via software licenses, recurring support subscriptions, and professional services to MNOs, MVNOs, WISPs, and enterprise private network operators in 50+ countries.

Product overview

IPLOOK Technologies Co., Ltd offers a comprehensive, full-stack mobile core network portfolio consisting of three main product lines: 5G Core Network (5GC), Evolved Packet Core (EPC), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The 5GC is a cloud-native, highly integrated 5G core network supporting both NSA and SA architectures, comprising control plane functions (AMF, SMF, NRF, NSSF, PCF, BSF, UDM/AUSF, NEF, SEPP, SMSF) and user plane functions (UPF, N3IWF). The EPC provides 4G LTE core network capabilities including MME, SGW/PGW, HLR/HSS, PCRF, and ePDG. The IMS delivers voice services (VoLTE, VoNR, VoWiFi) and mission-critical communications (MCX). Additional product lines include Mobile Signaling components (CBC, DRA, STP, iSMS, USSD, SMSC, SMGW, GTP-Router) and Billing systems (CHF, AAA, OSS/BSS). The company provides industry-specific solutions for MNO, MVNO, MVNE, FWA, VoWiFi, Private LTE, MEC, NB-IoT, WISP, and Satellite communications. The entire portfolio is 3GPP-compliant, cloud-native, and supports multi-vendor interoperability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5G Core Network (5GC) Cloud-native, highly integrated, simplified-design 5GC for mobile operators, service providers, systems integrators, and enterprises supporting 5G NSA and SA deployments. Includes full suite of control and user plane network functions (AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM/AUSF, PCF, NRF, NSSF, BSF, NEF, SEPP, SMSF, N3IWF).
• 3G/4G/5G Converged Core Converged core network software supporting smooth evolution from EPC to dual-mode 5GC (NSA and SA) with simplified design and single-platform management across 3G, 4G, and 5G.
• Evolved Packet Core (EPC) High-scalable 4G LTE EPC core network platform that is easy to deploy across a wide range of application scenarios, including MME, SGW/PGW, HLR/HSS, PCRF, and ePDG components plus a Compact EPC variant for smaller deployments.
• IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Agile, virtualized vIMS core supporting a variety of voice services including VoNR, VoLTE, VoWiFi, and MCX (Mission Critical Push-to-Talk) for telecom operators and enterprises.
• Mobile Signaling Solutions Complete mobile signaling portfolio comprising CBC (Cell Broadcast Center), DRA (Diameter Routing Agent), STP (Signal Transfer Point), iSMS, USSD, SMSC, SMGW, and GTP-Router for 3GPP-compliant signaling, SMS, and emergency broadcast services.
• Billing and OSS/BSS Solutions Billing, charging, and operations support systems comprising CHF (Charging Function), AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting), and OSS/BSS for end-to-end billing infrastructure across mobile operator networks.
• 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) Solution Non-terrestrial networks solution enabling space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) communications via LEO/MEO/GEO satellites, supporting UPF deployment on satellites, universal access, and MEC at the edge.
• MNO Solution End-to-end mobile core network solution package for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), covering 4G/5G network deployment, VoLTE services, network modernization, and capacity expansion at carrier-grade scale.
• MVNO Solution Solution package for Mobile Virtual Network Operators supporting Light MVNO, Full MVNO, and MOCN operator models for rapid time-to-market mobile service launches.
• MVNE Solution MVNO enablement platform allowing operators and resellers to provision and manage virtual mobile operator services on a converged core infrastructure.
• FWA Solution Fixed Wireless Access solution enabling residential broadband and enterprise connectivity over LTE/5G infrastructure, optimized for fast deployment and cost-effective coverage expansion.
• VoWiFi Solution Voice over Wi-Fi solution enabling voice service continuity over Wi-Fi access for mobile operators and MVNOs, integrated with the IMS core.
• Private LTE Solution Private LTE network solution package for enterprises requiring dedicated, secure cellular coverage for campus, facility, or industrial deployments.
• E2E Wireless Solution End-to-end wireless network solution integrating core network elements with access infrastructure for rapid deployment of carrier-grade mobile networks.
• MEC Solution Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) solution for ultra-low latency services with distributed UPF deployment close to users and enterprise sites.
• NB-IoT Solution Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) connectivity solution enabling massive machine-type communications for utilities, agriculture, transportation, and smart city applications.
• WISP Solution Mobile core network solution tailored for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), enabling fast, cost-effective deployment of LTE/5G-based broadband services for residential and enterprise customers.
• Satellite Solution Satellite-terrestrial integration solution enabling space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) communications, maritime and aviation connectivity, and universal access via LEO/GEO satellite constellations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ million subscribers supported globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DefneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 October 2024Defne was a sponsor of IPLOOK's Global Partner Summit 2024 in Dubai. Defne appears to be a Turkey-based technology partner.
• Links FieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 April 2023Links Field, a business development co-founder partner, sponsored IPLOOK's Global Partner Summit 2023. The company appears to be a distribution/channel partner for IPLOOK's solutions.
• 3GPPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLOOK is a member of 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), the standards organization that develops mobile communication specifications including 5G standards.
• GSA (Global Suppliers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLOOK is a member of GSA, which tracks and promotes the global development of mobile ecosystem standards and solutions.
• GSMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLOOK is a member of GSMA, the global association representing mobile operators and ecosystem companies, enabling participation in industry initiatives and standards.
• CCSA (China Communications Standards Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLOOK is a member of CCSA, China's standards organization for communications, supporting regional standards development and compliance.
• WISPA (Wireless Internet Service Providers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLOOK joined WISPA in June 2018 as a mobile core network provider, connecting with wireless ISP members and ecosystem partners globally.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's solutions are deeply integrated with AWS cloud infrastructure, enabling cloud-native deployment options for customers.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's solutions are deeply integrated with Azure cloud infrastructure, enabling enterprise customers to deploy on Microsoft cloud platform.
• Alibaba CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's solutions support Alibaba Cloud deployment, providing flexible cloud-native options especially for Asia-Pacific customers.
• Tencent CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's solutions support Tencent Cloud deployment, enabling Chinese and Asia-Pacific customers to leverage Tencent's cloud infrastructure.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's core network solutions are fully virtualized and supported on VMware infrastructure, enabling enterprise virtualization deployments.
• KubernetescoreTechnology or IntegrationIPLOOK's cloud-native architecture supports Kubernetes container orchestration, enabling containerized deployment of core network functions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mavenir: Mavenir is a US-headquartered vendor of cloud-native 4G/5G mobile core network software targeting MNOs and enterprises, making it the closest direct peer to IPLOOK across both technology stack and customer segments.
• Parallel Wireless: Parallel Wireless provides Open RAN and 3GPP-compliant 4G/5G core network software to mobile operators globally, with similar focus on cost-effective, cloud-native architectures for emerging markets.
• Athonet (HPE): Athonet, now part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is a specialist in private 4G/5G core networks for enterprises and industrial customers - directly comparable to IPLOOK's Private LTE/5G and lightweight core offerings.
• Casa Systems: Casa Systems supplies mobile core, RAN, and broadband network equipment to operators, with overlapping product lines in EPC and 5G core functions.
• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless provides private 5G, CBRS, and RAN/core solutions for enterprises and operators, with comparable focus on software-defined mobile network infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Nokia: Nokia offers a full portfolio of mobile core network products (anyRAN, 5G Core, Cloud Packet Core) to global operators, and competes with IPLOOK on both standard and private network deployments.
• Ericsson: Ericsson is a top-tier incumbent vendor of 5G core, EPC, and IMS to the world's largest MNOs, and represents the dominant competitive benchmark for any mobile core software vendor.
• Huawei: Huawei provides end-to-end 5G core, EPC, and IMS solutions globally and is a particularly relevant peer given its strong position in China and emerging markets where IPLOOK also sells.
• ZTE: ZTE is a major Chinese telecom equipment vendor with competing 5G core and EPC offerings, and the closest Chinese-headquartered incumbent comparable to IPLOOK.
• Cisco: Cisco's mobility and packet core portfolio (including Ultra Packet Core) addresses mobile operator core needs, and the company competes with IPLOOK on 5G core and enterprise private network opportunities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IPLOOK_Tech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iplook_networks
• Facebookfacebook.com/IPLOOKTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iplook

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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