Wednesday 3 June, 2026
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology company e&, has announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, that it has selected BroadForward’s Security Edge Protection Proxy (SEPP) to enhance the security of its 5G and international roaming capabilities. This decision reflects its commitment to deploying best-in-class solutions to support its advanced mobile network service and continuously enhancing end-to-end integrity and safeguarding its networks against evolving security threats. Implemented in collaboration with Emircom, the deployment supports secure interoperability with roaming partners and strengthens protection against evolving security threats.
GSMA Members e& and BroadForward are working together on this deployment. BroadForward’s SEPP secures 5G interconnects, ensuring safe and reliable communication between mobile networks. It is software-based, vendor-agnostic, and supports 4G-5G interworking for seamless interoperability and easy integration with existing core networks.
Khaled Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Core Network and platform at e& UAE, said: “At e& UAE, we are dedicated to adopting best-in-class technology solutions that reinforce our leadership in the telecommunications industry. The selection of BroadForward SEPP is a strategic decision to enhance the security and efficiency of our 5G roaming and interconnect services. We are confident that this solution, implemented in partnership with Emircom, will provide a strong foundation for our network’s future.”
Taco Schoute, CEO of BroadForward, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been selected by e& UAE, and to have successfully delivered the BroadForward SEPP together with our trusted partner Emircom. This achievement marks a significant milestone in enabling secure 5G roaming, and reflects our shared commitment to innovation, flexibility, and world-class mobile security”.
This deployment strengthens e& UAE’s roaming security and interconnect capabilities, supporting secure service continuity for customers when travelling internationally.
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