GSM SIM Bank seems something out of a fairy tale in the start but as you will discover in this article, it is nothing but technology employed rather cleverly to provide a facility to the users that is unparalleled in its efficiency and feasibility. SIM bank gateway is managed by an operator in a single location but facilitates users globally.
To start off with a simple definition, we can say that SIM Bank, also called a SIM Box is a hardware module that serves the purpose of GSM gateway termination. With a single SIM bank, you have the ability to store, install, and manage multiple SIM cards which may all belong to different derive providers and works by utilizing the power of the internet to connect to different GSM gateways that may be placed throughout different locations, whether domestically or even internationally.
You will find that different SIM banks have different capabilities, meaning that they can store either 60 or even up to 120 SIM cards depending upon the capacity of the SIM bank. This also means that different SIM banks can all be connected to a single system which drastically increases the ability of a system to handle a number of SIM cards. It depends upon the operator to attach as many SIM banks to the system as many SIM cards the operator can handle.
The SIM bank gateway is used as a part of VoIP gateway and the contained SIM cards are linked to the gateway but kept separate from it. This, of course, requires a powerful internet connection to help connect the gateways. With multiple SIM cards from variable service providers, the SIM Bank can operate with multiple GSM gateways which may all be located separately.
The main function of a SIM bank is to allow the operator to bypass international rates that are charged by the local service providers. The operator can change the rote of the incoming international calls using the VoIP connection. This allows the operator to connect the incoming international call as local traffic hence enabling the user to bypass the elevated international rates. In a sense, we can say that the client utilizes the power of the internet and the operator uses it to connect the client to their destination at a much convenient and discounted rate.
Moreover, the call quality is quite superb in comparison to network service providers. Using a SIM bank gateway, the users can enjoy higher sound quality in comparison to the service providers who use outdated equipment and subpar audio codecs like FR and GSM HR codecs.
One of the chief benefits of the SIM bank is that it allows for separate placement of the SIM cards from the GSM modules; but again, this calls for high speed and high quality internet connection between the SIM bank and GSM gateway. Additionally, SIM cards for different applications such as termination of SMS or for the termination of the voice traffic can be placed in the exact same SIM card slot irrespective of the country or destination they are terminating the service for. Though the operator gets to enjoy the benefit of having multiple SIM cards that are being employed for the termination of service across a wide range of countries or regions in the same spot, it is vital to have multiple GSM gateways located throughout the same country or in different countries for safe measures.
Although seemingly, the main function of a Sim bank gateway is just aggregation of multiple SIM cards to be maintained by a single operator, it also serves a number of other functions including:
- It enables the operator to collectively and centrally manage all the SIM cards from a single location with a relatively simple installation. For devices (SIM banks), it is a plug and play system.
- Many SIM banks have the capability of Hot swapping in which SIM cards can be replaced by one another without having to reset the settings.
- Many SIM banks are pre-programmed to possess the capability to distribute SIM cards between different GSM gateways automatically.
- Many SIM bank gateways are programmed to keep replacing SIM cards or interchanging their assigned roles depending upon a time set by the operator or if a certain event acts as a trigger.
This significantly reduces the chances of SIM cards to be detected by the service providers and prevents them from getting blocked. Furthermore, options such as SIM card rotation optimizes the consumption of resources and reduces the workload of SIM cards. The system divides SIM cards into groups and a separate GSM module of VoIP gateway is attached to each group. The system keeps making changes within each group and responsibilities are switched between groups
Similarly, SIM card migration is used to create a fake illusion of a moving subscriber. In short, SIM Bank GSM or SIM bank gateway is a very useful network termination device with versatile applications in the world of telecom.
