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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Global telecom regulators' collaboration needed to address mobile spam, scams: GSMA
NEW DELHI: Telecom regulators globally need to collaborate to address the growing challenges of mobile spam and scams, which are negatively affecting subscriber experience and causing financial losses, according to GSMA . 'A lot of this scam happens across borders because domestic regulators can't act outside the border. But scammers use multiple, and sometimes different channels, to alter the conversation or scam flow. So they are changing jurisdictions, policies, and the regulations which govern them,' Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific (APAC), GSMA, told ETTelecom at a virtual media briefing Monday. 'We also need to step up our game, and collaborate across different platforms, and the participants must ensure that stakeholders come together to address this challenge,' Gorman added. 'What's happening in India (in regulations) is providing a useful reference point around the world.' Lately, telecom carriers globally, including India, have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-driven solutions to identify and combat pesky messages and calls, in a bid to improve mobile user experience. However, scam and spam communications have gradually moved to OTT communication service platforms, where regulations are not as stringent, telcos allege. According to GSMA, to combat scam, telcos are adopting innovative strategies, including aligning with the GSMA Open Gateway initiative with standardised APIs that leverage AI to detect and block scams, and enable new AI-powered tools such as SIM Swap, Device Location Verification, and others. The London-based telco industry association estimates the size of the global scam economy to be $1 trillion, of which the APAC region has a nearly $700 million share. While GSMA did not divulge specific data for the Indian market, third-party research estimates show that nearly half of the messages received by about 1.10 billion subscribers are spam. 'This (APAC) forms a significant portion. It's important that we act nationally, collectively, and across borders to share information so that we can combat scam scale together,' Gorman said during the media briefing. The top executive said that it is the collective responsibility of telecom carriers and OTT communication service platforms to keep the digital platforms safe. 'We must embrace the responsibility to keep our digital world safe and secure and protect the vulnerable. We should make sure that we have a fully inclusive digital world,' he said.
Korea Herald
24-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Asia Pacific's Mobile Sector Adds $950 Billion to GDP; On Track to Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2030, GSMA Report Reveals
New report warns of rising scams and spectrum costs as 5G poised to reach 50% of all mobile connections in Asia Pacific by 2030 SINGAPORE, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile technologies and services contributed US $950 billion to Asia Pacific's economy in 2024 - 5.6% of regional GDP - according to the Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025 report released today by the GSMA at the Digital Nation Summit Singapore. This figure is forecasted to grow to US $1.4 trillion by 2030, as 5G, IoT and artificial intelligence continue to accelerate digital transformation across the region. The mobile ecosystem also supported around 16 million jobs (11 million directly, 5 million indirectly) and generated over $90 billion in public revenue, excluding spectrum and regulatory fees. Between 2019 and 2024, operators invested $220 billion in 5G networks, with another $254 billion planned through 2030. However, the study cautions that rising spectrum costs and investment gaps - particularly in rural and emerging markets - could hinder progress without collaborative action. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at the GSMA, commented: " Mobile connectivity is the oxygen of Asia Pacific's digital transformation – driving economic growth, innovation and inclusion. Yet our findings sound clear alarms: spectrum charges have tripled over the last decade, and 48% of the population remain offline. To sustain momentum, we need decisive action – affordable spectrum, smarter financing and collective action to tackle scams and cyber-threats." The report also explores growing cybersecurity challenges, with scams siphoning over $1 trillion globally in 2024. In response, operators are adopting AI-based fraud detection, zero-trust architecture, and taskforces. One major initiative is ACAST – the GSMA-led Asia Pacific Cross-Sector Anti-Scam Taskforce – uniting operators and platforms across 16 countries. GSMA Open Gateway is also enabling better fraud protection via built-in identity and security features APIs.
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Bridge Alliance advances API adoption, welcoming new operators and ecosystem partners to the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx)
Launches new BAEx Partner Programme at MWC Shanghai 2025 SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Alliance is accelerating API adoption in the region, welcoming new operators and ecosystems to the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx), and launching a new BAEx Partner Programme that will expedite market readiness and sharing of best practices among participating operators. These achievements are showcased at the GSMA's MWC Shanghai 2025 event, where BAEx is featured at the GSMA's Open Gateway Zone. Bridge Alliance CEO Dr Ong Geok Chwee also delivered a keynote presentation at the Open Gateway Summit on BAEx and the potential of network APIs. Dr Ong said, "We're delighted not only to launch the BAEx Partner Programme here in Shanghai, but also to highlight the different ways that developers, enterprises, partners and operators can get involved in our rapidly expanding BAEx ecosystem, supported by the GSMA's Open Gateway. The immense and exciting benefits of network APIs are demonstrated by BAEx, which provides a single interface with simplified universal access for regional consumption of telco APIs. Do connect with us, and experience the benefits of our streamlined technical framework and API roll-out roadmap that will power your innovation!" Launch of BAEx Partner Programme Established in July 2024, BAEx is an industry-led open API exchange designed to simplify enterprises' unified integration and access to CAMARA-based APIs—across multiple markets through a standardised framework. The collaboration also aligns with global GSMA Open Gateway standards, supporting secure, operator-grade APIs that reduce fraud and improve customer experiences. At the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025, 14 Bridge member operators pledged their commitment to BAEx. Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has now joined the BAEx Partner Programme, which allows all participating operators to benefit from a deeper involvement with BAEx with insights from API industry development and technical workstreams. This collaborative programme enables open exchange, fosters knowledge sharing, drives API innovation and shared progress towards API standardisation. The participants will be part of a concerted effort to ensure alignment for telco API roadmap development and synchronisation of market readiness ensuring a consistent, scalable and easy-to-consume API experience for enterprise customers and developers across the region. CelcomDigi's CEO, Datuk Idham Nawawi said, "This collaboration with Bridge Alliance marks a significant step in our commitment to advancing digital trust and enabling a more secure digital economy in Malaysia and across the region. By opening up secure, interoperable telco APIs, we are empowering the financial services ecosystem to deliver trusted, seamless, and smarter digital experiences. We're pleased to be part of the BAEx Partner Programme, helping businesses scale confidently across markets with the speed, simplicity, and reliability offered by telco-grade APIs." Expanding Ecosystem Collaboration BAEx continues to broaden its ecosystem collaboration by entering into a strategic partnership with leading technology solution provider Nokia. Nokia's Advanced 5G and CAMARA APIs will be offered to enterprises over BAEx and Bridge Alliance's APIs will be available on Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal to end customers, expanding on both parties' market reach and joint collaboration. "We are pleased to collaborate with Bridge Alliance as part of Nokia's network API strategy of connecting multiple API ecosystems through its Network as Code platform and offering operators the broadest range of network exposure options with robust multi-tier API security. Nokia and Bridge Alliance share the same goal of providing developers simplified access to network functionalities and enabling new applications for enterprises," said Shkumbin Hamiti, Vice President and Head of Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. Bridge Alliance is actively driving real-world enterprise opportunities together with its member operators in their areas of strength, such as collaborating with China Unicom to bring Chinese enterprises' API requirements to global markets and help them deliver cross-border API-based solutions in key industry verticals. This initiative builds on the earlier partnership between Bridge Alliance, China Unicom Global, and the GSMA, which launched the Open Gateway Global Use Case Innovation Challenge in February 2025. The challenge successfully identified high-potential use cases submitted by Chinese enterprises. As part of BAEx, China Unicom will be able to bring its customers' API requirements in closer alignment with the regional API roadmap, which will drive the growth of China's use cases across the region. Visit the BAEx showcase at MWC Shanghai 2025, GSMA Pavilion Stand N2.B80, Open Gateway Zone or email baex@ to find out more about how to get involved. About Bridge Alliance Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance for premier operators and their customers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, celebrated its 20 th anniversary in 2024. Our alliance today covers 35 members who serve close to 2 billion customers collectively across these regions. Our goal is to build group capabilities and create value for our members by enabling compelling roaming services and experience, offering multi-market enterprise and IoT solutions, and delivering savings and benefits through leveraging group economies. Bridge Alliance's members and partners include: Airtel (India, Sri Lanka and the Airtel subsidiaries in Africa: Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), AIS, China Telecom, China Unicom, CSL, CTM, Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Maxis, Metfone, MobiFone, Optus, Singtel, SK Telecom, stc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait), SoftBank Corp., Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Syniverse Joins GSMA Open Gateway to Expand Enterprise Access to Mobile Networks
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 29, 2025-- Syniverse, the world's most connected company ®, has joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, a global effort to make mobile networks more accessible to developers and businesses through standardized technology. As one of Open Gateway's newest channel partners, Syniverse will help expand awareness of open network APIs so companies can build and deliver digital services with greater speed, security, and scale. The GSMA Open Gateway program introduces a set of common network APIs designed to simplify how organizations interact with mobile operator infrastructure. Backed by 73 of the world's largest mobile network operators (MNOs) and representing almost 80% of global mobile connections, the initiative is designed to create seamless user experiences, enable secure and scalable services, and support the increasing demands of technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this collaboration, Syniverse will help broaden developer access to mobile networks and enable new capabilities across industries that depend on real-time data and intelligent applications — particularly those powered by AI. Businesses can access APIs to support device location, SIM swap detection, number verification, and quality on demand for use in areas like authentication, fraud prevention, and customer engagement. 'Joining GSMA Open Gateway positions Syniverse to give enterprises direct, programmatic access to mobile network capabilities that have traditionally required deeper network integration,' said Nathan Robbins, Vice President of Go-to-Market Strategy and Alliances of Syniverse. 'As AI-driven services place new demands on connectivity, our role in this initiative allows customers to integrate with mobile infrastructure in a way that is faster, more secure, and built for scale.' By joining the channel partner workstream, Syniverse will participate in the framework's technical, product, and business initiatives, contributing to the adoption of standardized APIs. These efforts are shaping the next generation of connectivity services across finance, transportation, health care, and logistics. 'We're delighted to welcome Syniverse on board as an official GSMA Channel Partner,' said Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at the GSMA. 'Syniverse has a wealth of experience in connecting global carriers and enterprises and we look forward to working with them to help enterprise developers digitally transform their businesses by utilizing the rich capabilities of 5G networks.' This membership builds on Syniverse's decades of experience and longstanding role as a trusted intermediary between MNOs and enterprises. By aligning with Open Gateway, Syniverse strengthens its ability to help organizations compete in a growing digital ecosystem with consistency and confidence. For more information on Syniverse, visit About Syniverse Syniverse is the world's most connected company. We seamlessly connect the world's networks, devices, and people so the world can unlock the full power of communications. Our secure, global technology powers the world's leading carriers, top Forbes Global 2000 companies, and billions of people, devices, and transactions every day. Our engagement platform delivers better, smarter experiences that strengthen relationships between businesses, customers, and employees. For over 30 years, we have accelerated important advances in communications technology. Today we are an essential driver of the world's adoption of intelligent connectivity, from 5G and CPaaS to IoT and beyond. Find out more at View source version on CONTACT: For more information, contact: Matt McLoughlin [email protected] Karen Wentworth [email protected] +1.813.637.5084 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: IOT (INTERNET OF THINGS) TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS 5G NETWORKS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Syniverse Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/29/2025 11:04 AM/DISC: 04/29/2025 11:03 AM
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Syniverse Joins GSMA Open Gateway to Expand Enterprise Access to Mobile Networks
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Syniverse, the world's most connected company ®, has joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, a global effort to make mobile networks more accessible to developers and businesses through standardized technology. As one of Open Gateway's newest channel partners, Syniverse will help expand awareness of open network APIs so companies can build and deliver digital services with greater speed, security, and scale. The GSMA Open Gateway program introduces a set of common network APIs designed to simplify how organizations interact with mobile operator infrastructure. Backed by 73 of the world's largest mobile network operators (MNOs) and representing almost 80% of global mobile connections, the initiative is designed to create seamless user experiences, enable secure and scalable services, and support the increasing demands of technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this collaboration, Syniverse will help broaden developer access to mobile networks and enable new capabilities across industries that depend on real-time data and intelligent applications — particularly those powered by AI. Businesses can access APIs to support device location, SIM swap detection, number verification, and quality on demand for use in areas like authentication, fraud prevention, and customer engagement. "Joining GSMA Open Gateway positions Syniverse to give enterprises direct, programmatic access to mobile network capabilities that have traditionally required deeper network integration," said Nathan Robbins, Vice President of Go-to-Market Strategy and Alliances of Syniverse. "As AI-driven services place new demands on connectivity, our role in this initiative allows customers to integrate with mobile infrastructure in a way that is faster, more secure, and built for scale." By joining the channel partner workstream, Syniverse will participate in the framework's technical, product, and business initiatives, contributing to the adoption of standardized APIs. These efforts are shaping the next generation of connectivity services across finance, transportation, health care, and logistics. 'We're delighted to welcome Syniverse on board as an official GSMA Channel Partner,' said Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at the GSMA. 'Syniverse has a wealth of experience in connecting global carriers and enterprises and we look forward to working with them to help enterprise developers digitally transform their businesses by utilizing the rich capabilities of 5G networks.' This membership builds on Syniverse's decades of experience and longstanding role as a trusted intermediary between MNOs and enterprises. By aligning with Open Gateway, Syniverse strengthens its ability to help organizations compete in a growing digital ecosystem with consistency and confidence. For more information on Syniverse, visit About Syniverse Syniverse is the world's most connected company. We seamlessly connect the world's networks, devices, and people so the world can unlock the full power of communications. Our secure, global technology powers the world's leading carriers, top Forbes Global 2000 companies, and billions of people, devices, and transactions every day. Our engagement platform delivers better, smarter experiences that strengthen relationships between businesses, customers, and employees. For over 30 years, we have accelerated important advances in communications technology. Today we are an essential driver of the world's adoption of intelligent connectivity, from 5G and CPaaS to IoT and beyond. Find out more at
