Benefits of applying for a Media Gateway Approval in India

We have already discussed in our earlier blogs the eligibility as well as document requirements for getting a Media Gateway Approval in India. In this article, we will dive deeper into the importance of having a Media Gateway Approval for your businesses in India, as well as its point of distinction with a Media Server.

What is a Media Gateway in Networking Security?

In layman's terms, a Media Gateway can be thought of as a device acting as an interface between multiple communication networks. Such a passage converts voice as well as other data signals between types of networks. A Media Gateway generally serves telephone and IP-based networks.

Uses of Media Gateways in Networking

The following are some of the celebrated uses of a Media Gateway in providing network security to different communication networks:

• Connecting traditional phone lines to Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP for voice call transmission over the Internet
• Interconnecting multi-natured networks, such as the following:
  • Public Switched Telephone Network
  • Integrated Services Digital Network
• Bridging different types of networks in Organizations, such as:
  • Large Corporations
  • Government Agencies
  • Telecom Service Providers
• Acting Carriers for network interconnection with other carriers' networks

Dual Nature of Media Gateways

Media Gateways comes in two forms, namely:

• Hardware-based Devices
• Software-based Systems

The software version runs on standard servers, working on a range of protocols. Such codecs ensure that voice and data signals are effectively converted between networks. To use such a powerful technology in India, interested Businesses must apply for a Media Gateway Approval license in India.

Why must you apply for Media Gateway Approval in India?

To employ Media Gateways in your Business operations, every registered Telecom must gain the requisite Media Gateway Approval with due process in India. There are several reasons for it, but some are discussed in the following sections:

Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards for Interoperability

Acting as a bridge between different networks, a Media Gateway caters to the service connections between traditional telephony as well as VoIP. Owning a Gateway Approval delegates the Owner to conform to the industry standards. Such adherence to the IT standards promotes interoperability for seamless communication between networks.

Assured Quality of Service with Media Gateway Approval

Every approved Media Gateway is tested before dispensation. They are checked for their ability to deliver the following services:

• High-Quality Transmissions
• Effective voice and multimedia transferability 
• Reliable & Clear Communication 
• No experience with Drops, Delays, or Disruptions

Meeting Security Standards and following Saftey Procedures

Since Media Gateways are vulnerable to security threats, like unauthorized access or hacker attacks, the DoT Approval for the Media Gateways ensures that the Company meets the requisite security standards. Also, the Authority implies that the Approved Company meets with measures for threat protection.

Approcal Companies are also regulations-compliant

Media Gateway Approval assures Government Agencies that the installed Gateways are compliant with local as well as national regulations. Such compliance is important for businesses operating in different jurisdictions.

Approved Media Gateways are more reliant

Approved Media Gateways in India are seen as more reliable in the Communication Industry because of the employment of rigorous testing and certification procedure to ensure the performance and reliability of the Gateways as per the industry standards.

Is there a distinction between a Media Server and a Media Gateway?

Many people still get confused about the points of distinction or similarity between a media server and a gateway. Both these entities are distinct network devices serving different functions in media transmission over networks.

What is Media Server?

A Media Server is a communications device that stores and streams digital media content. The media content can be audio, video, images, etc. Here, the Server also comes with the additional functionality of transcoding  as well as content management. 

Such devices are typically used in the following systems:

• Content Delivery Networks or CDNs
• Streaming Services
• Multimedia Applications

On the other hand, Media Gateway is a device converting media signals from one network to another, serving as an interface between different networks. 

Point of Difference

The difference between a Media Server and Gateway is that the Server primarily handles the storage as well as media content delivery. In contrast, a Gateway facilitates the conversion and transmission of media signals between different networks.

For more details on the Media Gateway Approval in India, connect with the Telecom Experts at Registrationwala.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

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