Aicent, a global multi-service IPX network provider of mobile data network services and solutions for global mobile operators, on Monday announced that it has reached an industry milestone by becoming the first mobile interworking provider to network over fifty international LTE operators.

Achieving this LTE roaming milestone, solidifies Aicent’s position as the worldwide leading developer of LTE interoperability and interworking solutions required for next-generation 4G roaming.

LTE implementations by today’s mobile operators continues to grow at an exponential rate with over 21 million new subscribers added in Q1 2013 and LTE subscriptions predicted to reach 1.6 billion by 2018, according to a GSA study.

This impressive growth, supported by the increased popularity of smart devices worldwide, is directly impacting the growth of LTE roaming as subscribers continue to demand access to high speed LTE services as they travel beyond their home networks.

In reaching this milestone, Aicent’s LTE roaming platform has successfully interoperated with more than 10 leading Diameter platforms in the industry.  Some interesting statistics: Commercial LTE roamers on Aicent’s IPX network continues to grow at a blistering pace of 35% month-on-month, with over 88 roaming routes and strong Diameter signaling growing at a steady clip of 45% monthly.

Isabelle Paradis, President, HOT TELECOM said, “The availability of powerful LTE interconnect solutions offers these global operators cost effective LTE roaming designed to moderate the growing signaling surge, while supplying their subscribers with seamless access to high speed 4G applications as they travel abroad.”

Marc Zionts, President and CEO of Aicent, Inc.said,” “Reaching this significant milestone helps to further serve Aicent’s customers around the globe, supporting the continued worldwide adoption of LTE and enhances our position as the world’s foremost leading multi-service IPX provider of LTE roaming services.”