What is Media Gateway Approval?

Media gateway approval is an authorization to set up a media gateway – a translation device used to convert media streams between different telecom networks.

A media gateway is a translation device. It converts multimedia data streams to transmit them through dissimilar telecommunication networks. The concept of such a gateway originated as a TDM-based voice network that uses IP for voice transmission.

Now, it has evolved into a device that converts voice and other multimedia data streams across a wide variety of service provider applications and enterprise applications.

Following is how media gateway assists enterprise applications:

• SIP Trunking services to legal PBX equipment.
• Connection of legacy infrastructure to new IP-based cores.
• Protection and extension of the previous TDM.
• Preservation of existing line equipment.
• Preventing expensive rip and replace upgrades.

Following is how media gateways assist service provider applications:

• Facilitating interconnection and joint operation for CDMA, GSM UMTS and satellite networks in 2G, 3G, 4G, and future 5G architectures.
• Enabling IP media processing for IP MSA networks
• Providing facility to interconnect and jointly operate the Class 4/ IP tandem/ IP trunking and Class 5/subscriber.
• Conducting IP to IP media conversions for interconnected networks

 However, setting up a media gateway is not a simple technical task. There are legal aspects to it as well. Department of Telecommunication has to give its approval before you can set up a media gateway as a service provider. That approval is known as the media gateway approval. 

Who can obtain Media gateway approval?

Following are the applicants with permission to apply for Media gateway approval:

• ISP License holders
• VNO License holders
• Broadcasters
• Other Service Providers

Documents Required to Obtain media gateway approval

The documents required for media gateway approval are as follows:

1. Cover letter
2. Certificate of incorporation
3. Copy of telecom license agreements
4. Details of the media gateway device
5. Duly filled application form
6. Audited balance sheet

What is the process to obtain Media Gateway Approval?

The procedure to obtain media gateway approval is as follows:

• Gather the documents
• File the application
• Wait for the application to be assessed
• Obtain the Media gateway approval

How can we help?

Registrationwala will take the task of filing the application from your hands. You won’t need to worry about dealing with the department on your own, for we will be there for your support. Additionally, we will:

1. Draft your documents;
2. Conduct a department follow-up;
3. And take care of any issues that come up during the registration process.

In the end, we will play the primary role of being your media approval benefactor. Through us, you’d get media gateway approval in a hassle-free and low-cost fashion. 

In the end, we will play the primary role of being your media approval benefactor. It’s through us that you’d get media gateway approval in a hassle-free, and a low cost fashion. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Media Gateway Approval?

A.  Media gateway approval is an authorization to set up a media gateway which is a translation device used to convert media streams between different telecom networks.

Q2. What is a Media Gateway in telecom?

A. It is a translation device. It converts multimedia data streams to transmit them through dissimilar telecommunication networks. The concept of such a gateway originated as a TDM-based voice network that uses IP for voice transmission. Now, it has evolved into a device that converts voice and other multimedia data streams across a wide variety of service provider applications and enterprise applications.

Q3. What are the real-life applications of a Media Gateway?

A.   The following are the real-life scenarios where media gateway assists in enterprise applications:

• SIP Trunking services to legal PBX equipment.
• Connection of legacy infrastructure to new IP-based cores.
• Protection and extension of the previous TDM.
• Preservation of existing line equipment.
• Preventing expensive rip and replace upgrades.

Q4. What services that a Media approval provides to its clients?

A.   The following are the scenarios where media gateways assist in service provider applications:

• Facilitating interconnection and joint operation for CDMA, GSM UMTS and satellite networks in 2G, 3G, 4G, and future 5G architectures.
• Enabling IP media processing for IP MSA networks
• Providing facility to interconnect and jointly operate the Class 4/ IP tandem/ IP trunking and Class 5/subscriber.
• Conducting IP to IP media conversions for interconnected networks

Q5. Why is approval for establishing a Media gateway necessary?

A.   Setting up a media gateway is not a simple technical task. There are legal aspects to it as well. Department of Telecommunication has to give its approval before you can set up a media gateway as a service provider. That approval is known as the media gateway approval. 

Q6. Who can obtain Media gateway approval?

A.   The following are the legible applicants who can get permission to apply for Media gateway approval:

1. ISP License holders
2. VNO License holders
3. Broadcasters
4. Other Service Providers

Q7. What documents are required to obtain a media gateway approval?

A.   The documents required for media gateway approval are as follows:

• Cover letter
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Copy of telecom license agreements
• Details of the media gateway device
• Duly filled application form
• Audited balance sheet

Q8. What is the process to obtain Media Gateway Approval?

A.   The procedure to obtain media gateway approval is as follows:

• Gather the documents
• File the application
• Wait for the application to be assessed
• Obtain the Media gateway approval

Q9. How can Registrationwala help you in getting the Media Gateway Approval?

A.   Registrationwala will take the task of filing the application from your hands. You won’t need to worry about dealing with the department on your own, for we will be there for your support. Additionally, we will:

• Draft your documents
• Conduct a department follow-up
• And take care of any issues that come up during the registration process