Malaysian telecom operator Maxis has unveiled its Mobile Identity solution, designed to provide secure authentication for mobile users. The solution utilises telco verification application programming interfaces (APIs), beginning with the Number Verify API. The Number Verify API authenticates mobile devices by verifying that the provided phone number corresponds to the one used on the device, leveraging real-time telco data.
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Maxis Mobile Identity Solution
This simplifies the user experience across app onboarding, password resets, and logins, eliminating the need for SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) or transaction authorisation codes (TACs), Maxis announced on Monday.
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Applications for Financial Services
With this solution, mobile numbers can be verified against valid and active numbers in the background without requiring users to leave the platform. Additionally, it enhances security by reducing customers' exposure to scams and fraud associated with SMS verification. This makes it particularly beneficial for customers of financial service providers, such as banks, and e-commerce platforms, according to the operator.
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Partnership with Singtel
Maxis showcased its Mobile Identity solution at the Smart Nation Expo 2024. The company is collaborating with Singtel to establish a regional federation of telco APIs, enabling network-based authentication for mobile subscribers.
Maxis further stated that this solution aligns with the GSMA Open Gateway framework (CAMARA). Moreover, the API's interoperability under CAMARA's framework and standards simplifies integration for developers.
