SIGTRAN (Signaling Transport)

SIGTRAN (Signaling Transport) is a protocol suite designed to transport signaling messages over IP networks, which are used in telecommunications. These signaling messages help manage and control calls and sessions in traditional phone networks, like setting up calls, managing their status, and tearing them down. SIGTRAN allows legacy systems that use older protocols (like SS7) to communicate over modern internet infrastructure. This helps integrate traditional telephony with newer data networks, ensuring reliable communication as the telecommunications landscape evolves towards an IP-based framework.