Syniverse Enables Inbound Roaming Voice Solution Supporting AT&T’s 3G Decommission

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Syniverse has introduced its Evolved Mobility platform in collaboration with AT&T, allowing 3G-to-VoLTE interworking to maintain inbound voice roaming as AT&T retires its 3G network on February 22, 2022. This solution enhances customer experience by ensuring seamless connectivity for users lacking VoLTE support. The transition frees up spectrum for increased 4G and 5G demands. Syniverse plans to go public through a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp. (MBAC), with shareholder approval set for February 9, 2022, aiming for future innovations in mobile technology.

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• Launch of Evolved Mobility platform enhances customer experience for voice roaming.
• Collaboration with AT&T ensures seamless connectivity after 3G phase-out.
• Transition to 4G/5G frees up spectrum for mobile device demands.

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Syniverse’s Evolved Mobility Platform Allows 3G-to-VoLTE Interworking

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Syniverse, a premier global technology provider of mission-critical mobile platforms for carriers and enterprises, today announced in collaboration with AT&T, the development and deployment of a solution that preserves inbound voice roaming after AT&T phases out its 3G network on February 22, 2022. AT&T announced in 2019 it would retire its 3G service by decommissioning its circuit-switch based network.

Bob Chiodo, General Manager of Americas Carrier Division, Syniverse (Photo: Business Wire)

For mobile operators worldwide that still require the use of circuit-switch fall back, implementing Syniverse’s Evolved Mobility^SM solution will ensure customers seamlessly connect when roaming on AT&T’s network after February 22, 2022. Implementing this solution ensures a better customer experience by avoiding disruptions when roaming for those roaming subscribers that do not have VoLTE roaming support.

With Syniverse’s Evolved Mobility solution, both the visited and home network can maintain the method of roaming that best suit them, meeting the needs of both operators and end users. This includes facilitating voice and short message service (SMS) and the clearing, settlement, and near-trade as well for a full end-to-end solution.

Decommissioning circuit switch networks like 3G frees up precious spectrum to accommodate increasing 4G and 5G bandwidth demands of mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices that are emerging across all verticals. For more than three decades Syniverse has managed the transition from each generation of mobile network techniques. With Evolved Mobility, Syniverse continues to drive innovation and interoperability across the mobile ecosystem.

In August 2021, Syniverse announced its plan to go public through a merger agreement with M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp. (NYSE: MBAC). On January 10, 2022, Syniverse and MBAC announced that MBAC’s special meeting of shareholders to approve the merger is scheduled to be held on February 9, 2022. On January 7, 2022, MBAC commenced mailing of its definitive proxy statement to its shareholders of record as of January 6, 2022. Upon closing of the transaction, the renamed Syniverse Technologies Corporation will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “SYNV.”

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Supporting Quotes

• Cameron Dunn, Director of Mobility Inter-Carrier Architecture and Development, AT&T

“Over the past few years, AT&T has been in the process of phasing out its 3G network in order to accommodate next generation technology and services, like 5G, and give our customers a better network experience. To ensure voice roaming services after a circuit-switch decommission, we collaborated with Syniverse to create an innovative solution that could preserve customer experience. AT&T is very pleased with this solution as a ‘tool in the toolbox’ to avoid disruptions caused by network decommissions.”

• Bob Chiodo, General Manager of Americas Carrier Division, Syniverse

“We are extremely pleased with the work our teams at Syniverse and AT&T have accomplished with this revolutionary offering involving Syniverse’s Evolved Mobility and 3G-to-VoLTE technology innovations. This is another excellent example demonstrating our dedication to our carrier customers and putting them at the center of everything we do.”

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About Syniverse

Syniverse is a leading global provider of unified, mission-critical platforms enabling seamless interoperability across the mobile ecosystem. Syniverse makes global mobility work by enabling consumers and enterprises to connect, engage, and transact seamlessly and securely. Syniverse offers a premier communications platform that serves both enterprises and carriers globally and at scale. Syniverse’s proprietary software, protocols, orchestration capabilities and network assets have allowed Syniverse to address the changing needs of the mobile ecosystem for more than 30 years. Syniverse continues to innovate by harnessing the potential of emerging technologies such as 5G, IoT, RCS and CPaaS for its customers.

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Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, MBAC has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC. MBAC’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about MBAC, Syniverse and the proposed transaction. MBAC has commenced mailing of the definitive proxy statement to the stockholders of MBAC as of January 6, 2022, the record date established for the proposed transaction. MBAC Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge at the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/, or by directing a request to: M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp., 1700 Broadway – 19th Floor, New York, New York 10019.

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Syniverse and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of MBAC in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed transaction have been included in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination.

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FAQ

What is Syniverse's Evolved Mobility platform?

Syniverse's Evolved Mobility platform facilitates 3G-to-VoLTE interworking, ensuring inbound voice roaming continues even as AT&T phases out its 3G network.

When will AT&T retire its 3G network?

AT&T is set to retire its 3G network on February 22, 2022.

What merger is Syniverse involved in?

Syniverse is merging with M3-Brigade Acquisition II Corp. (MBAC), with a special meeting for shareholder approval scheduled for February 9, 2022.

How will the merger affect Syniverse's stock symbol?

Upon merger completion, Syniverse will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker 'SYNV.'