TIP Exchange
A curated marketplace where operators can discover, compare, and evaluate open, interoperable telecom technologies that have been built and validated within the TIP ecosystem.
Understanding
TIP Badges
Each badge level is tied to specific use cases and test plans. While Bronze and Silver products may require additional in-house testing by operators, Gold indicates the highest level of validation. The choice of badge depends on operator needs — larger operators may conduct their own testing, while smaller ones may prefer Silver or Gold-certified solutions.
Bronze – Requirements Compliant
Bronze-badged products, combinations, and solutions demonstrate self-assessed compliance with the relevant TIP requirements. Bronze badges reflect a commitment by the vendor (or vendors) to align their product or solution with TIP requirements. TIP’s project groups are continuing to define different types of bronze badges as the ecosystem for open and disaggregated infrastructure evolves and new use cases are prioritized.
Silver – Controlled Environment
Silver badges demonstrate testing of a product, combination, or solution for alignment with TIP-defined requirements, typically in a controlled environment. The specific tests required for a particular badge are established by TIP’s project groups and will comprise a significant subset of all tests required for deployment. Operators deploying silver solutions or combinations of multiple silver products would still undertake some in-house testing and integration, and would engage with vendors on particular compatibility issues.
Gold – Commercial Grade
Gold badges indicate that products, combinations, or solutions have been tested and validated comprehensively in accordance with test plans prepared by TIP. TIP’s test plans typically require technologies to be used in live environments with real customer traffic for months. Operators can expect gold-badged products and solutions to be commercial-ready and deployable upon purchase and installation, although some operators may still require compatibility testing with their existing infrastructure.
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