vkEPC is Vankom’s LTE Evolved Packet Core platform for LTE packet data services and integration with LTE radio access and service platforms through standard interfaces.

vkEPC LTE Core Network for Small Operators & Private LTE

Q: Is vkEPC suitable for micro operators?

Yes. vkEPC is designed for practical LTE deployments where smaller operators need a manageable, standards-based EPC without unnecessary legacy core complexity.

Q: What products are commonly deployed with vkEPC?

For micro operator scenarios, vkEPC is commonly positioned with vkIMS for VoLTE/IMS services and vkBOSS for subscriber, SIM, package, and service management.

vkEPC Summary

vkEPC is a compact LTE Evolved Packet Core designed for operators that need a practical, standards-based mobile core without unnecessary platform complexity. It supports essential EPC functions for LTE data services and can work with external systems through standard 3GPP interfaces.

For micro operators, rural networks, private LTE deployments, and ISP/WISP operators expanding into mobile access, vkEPC provides a simplified core network foundation for subscriber connectivity, policy control, and packet data service delivery.

Who vkEPC Is For

Micro mobile operators launching or expanding LTE services
Rural, island, and remote-area operators with limited engineering resources
ISP and WISP providers adding mobile broadband or fixed wireless LTE services
Private LTE network operators in industrial, campus, utility, or transport environments
Operators seeking a simpler EPC architecture for small to medium subscriber bases

Typical Use Cases

LTE mobile broadband: Provide packet data services for smartphones, routers, CPEs, and IoT devices.
Rural and island LTE networks: Build a manageable core network for areas where operational simplicity matters.
ISP/WISP mobile expansion: Add LTE access to an existing broadband business with subscriber and SIM-based service control.
Private LTE: Support dedicated LTE networks for enterprise, industrial, campus, or public-sector environments.
VoLTE-ready core foundation: Combine with vkIMS to support IMS-based voice services over LTE.

vkEPC FAQ

1. What is vkEPC?

vkEPC is Vankom’s LTE Evolved Packet Core platform. It provides the core network functions required to deliver LTE packet data services and interconnect with LTE radio access and service platforms through standard interfaces.

2. Is vkEPC suitable for micro operators?

Yes. vkEPC is designed to support practical LTE deployments where a smaller operator needs a manageable, standards-based EPC without the overhead of a large legacy core network environment.

3. Can vkEPC work with VoLTE?

vkEPC can be used together with vkIMS to support VoLTE service architecture. The EPC provides LTE packet connectivity while IMS handles SIP-based voice and multimedia service control.

4. Does vkEPC support standard 3GPP interfaces?

vkEPC is designed around standard 3GPP external interfaces used in LTE core network architecture, helping operators integrate it with compatible radio, IMS, billing, and management systems.

5. Can vkEPC be operated remotely?

vkEPC is suitable for remote operation and centralized maintenance, which is important for operators serving rural areas, islands, or distributed network sites.

6. What products are commonly deployed with vkEPC?

For micro operator scenarios, vkEPC is commonly positioned together with vkIMS for VoLTE/IMS services and vkBOSS for subscriber, SIM, package, and service management.

Plan Your LTE Core Network

If you are building a lean LTE network for a micro operator, rural market, island community, or private LTE project, vkEPC can provide a practical core network foundation.

Contact Vankom to discuss vkEPC

vkEPC is Vankom’s all-in-one lightweight 4G EPC (Evolved Packet Core) solution. Built on advanced virtualization and cloud computing technologies, vkEPC deeply integrates MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, and PCRF into a unified platform, providing enterprises with cost-effective, high-performance 4G private network and IoT network infrastructure. Supports 3GPP R15 with smooth evolution to 5G NSA and 5G SA.

Why Choose vkEPC?

Traditional 4G core networks are complex to deploy, expensive, and difficult to maintain. vkEPC adopts an innovative all-in-one architecture, integrating all EPC functions into a single platform. This enables enterprises to rapidly build private LTE networks while helping reduce deployment and operation complexity compared with oversized legacy core network architectures. It also supports smooth evolution to 5G, protecting your long-term investment.

Core Network Components

MME (Mobility Management Entity): Handles mobile device access authentication and mobility management, including location updates and handovers. The control center of the 4G network
SGW (Serving Gateway): Manages user data transmission, providing bearer establishment and packet forwarding. Acts as the anchor point for seamless handovers between base stations
PGW (PDN Gateway): Connects the core network to external data networks, providing Internet access. Handles policy control, packet filtering, charging, and lawful interception
HSS (Home Subscriber Server): Stores user identity and subscription data, providing authentication and authorization services
PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function): Manages service policies, traffic control, and charging rules. Enables dynamic policy decisions based on network conditions and user subscriptions

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Protocol Version	3GPP R15 (upgradeable)
IP Stack	IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack, simultaneous deployment
Network Interfaces	GE Ethernet (1000M) / 10G/25G/40G optical ports
User Plane Performance	Up to 20Gbps per server (hardware dependent)
Networking Modes	LTE / NSA (Non-Standalone)
Stability	24/7 stable operation under high load

Note: vkEPC provides standard 3GPP external interfaces (S1) for seamless interoperability with standard 4G base stations. Contact us for detailed technical specifications.

Key Benefits

Significant Cost Reduction: A simplified architecture can help reduce hardware and operational burden compared with complex multi-system deployments. All-in-one design reduces hardware investment and simplifies operations
Rapid Deployment: Designed to simplify deployment planning and integration compared with traditional multi-vendor environments. Out-of-the-box, no complex multi-vendor integration required
Flexible Scaling: Scale up or down based on business needs without hardware changes. Supports horizontal scaling as user base grows
Unified Management: Single web interface for all core network functions. Intuitive monitoring and alerting systems reduce operational complexity
High Reliability: Built-in redundancy and failover mechanisms with high availability options. Supports disaster recovery to ensure business continuity
Smooth 5G Evolution: Supports NSA networking as a 5G transition, or direct upgrade to vk5GC 5G Core. Protect your long-term investment

Applications

Enterprise 4G Private Networks: For factories, campuses, and ports requiring secure, high-performance mobile connectivity for IoT devices and mission-critical applications
Mining & Resources: Reliable communications infrastructure for mining operations. Supports autonomous trucks, remote monitoring, emergency response, and underground 4G coverage
Remote Area Connectivity: Cost-effective mobile network deployment for remote regions with limited infrastructure. Voice, data, and IoT services where traditional networks are uneconomical
Smart Cities: Infrastructure for intelligent transportation, public safety, and environmental monitoring. Reliably connects thousands of sensors and devices
5G NSA Transition: Acts as the EPC anchor for 5G NSA (Non-Standalone), enabling smooth evolution from existing 4G networks to 5G

Ideal for Rural Operators & Remote Area Coverage

vkEPC is the preferred LTE core network for small operators, rural ISPs, and regional telecom providers seeking to bring affordable mobile connectivity to underserved areas. Its lightweight, all-in-one architecture dramatically reduces deployment costs — making commercially viable mobile networks possible even in regions where major carriers find deployment uneconomical.

Why rural operators choose vkEPC:

Low-Cost Deployment: Simplified deployment model for budget-sensitive rural and small-operator projects
Solar & Off-Grid Ready: Minimal power requirements enable solar-powered base station sites
Satellite Backhaul Compatible: Works with VSAT and satellite backhaul where fiber is unavailable
Small Operator Friendly: Integrated with vkBOSS for subscriber management, billing, and prepaid services
Proven at Scale: Successfully deployed to serve 40,000+ subscribers across 60+ base stations in remote mountainous regions
Smooth 5G Migration: Start with 4G LTE today, upgrade to 5G SA with vk5GC when ready

Whether you are a rural government providing basic connectivity, a local operator expanding into underserved markets, or a system integrator building private LTE networks for mining, agriculture, or island communities — vkEPC delivers carrier-grade reliability at a fraction of the traditional cost.

→ Learn more about our Rural LTE Coverage Solution | Read the Rural Coverage Case Study

Related Products: vk5GC 5G Core | vkBOSS BSS/OSS | Private LTE Solutions

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