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GSMA Device Map is giving BICS and its customers advanced insight into VIP roamers
Monday 16 Aug 2021 | Customer Success Story | IMEI | TAC Services |
Watch Damion Rose, Product Manager at BICS, talk about how GSMA Device Map is the most complete device intelligence solution on the market.
Introduction to GSMA eSIM Services
Friday 13 Aug 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
Advancing eSIM with services that facilitate global adoption - Boosting confidence with services that provide rigorous security, ease of adoption and a good customer experience.
GSMAs Gloria Trujillo, MWC Barcelona Tour
Monday 28 Jun 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
In this video, Gloria Trujillo, our GSMA Technical Director for eSIM, gives us a glimpse of GSMA eSIM Discovery: the industry-endorsed, interoperable, remote activation method for eSIMs.
GSMA & Mobileum talk to Mobile World Live about a new international fraud deterrent solution to stop fraudulent and nuisance calls.
Monday 28 Jun 2021 | Fraud & Security Services |
Carlos Bosch, Head of Technology, North America at the GSMA, and Bernardo Galvão Lucas, CMO of Mobileum, share a new international fraud deterrent solution trail to stop unwarranted nuisance calls.
GSMAs Jon France, MWC Barcelona Virtual Tour
Monday 28 Jun 2021 | Fraud & Security Services | Network & Interconnect Services | Roaming Services |
Great to see our Head of Industry Security, Jon France flagging our expanding GSMA Services line up, and in particular of course, our recent investments in the Fraud & Security space.
WAS#13 GSMA Services Roundtable – Tools, data and resources to ensure network performance when roaming.
Wednesday 9 Jun 2021 |
GSMA Services can help you ensure performance when roaming, including managing fraud, improving efficiency, having the latest device intelligence and a superior customer experience. In this video, you will meet our experts, see the new ...
Introduction to GSMA Device Map
Monday 3 May 2021 | GSMA Device Map | TAC Services |
GSMA Device Map is the authoritative source of device intelligence for the mobile ecosystem. Watch this video to find out more...
Introduction to GSMA eSIM Discovery, WAS#13 Video featuring Thales
Thursday 1 Apr 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
e-SIM adoption is accelerating. According to a recent GSMA Intelligence report, (eSIM: state of the consumer market and the road ahead), ‘At the end of 2020, at least 175 mobile service providers (MNOs and MVNOs) had launched ...
GSMA launches Fraud Intelligence Service, Powered by RoamsysNext
Tuesday 30 Mar 2021 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Fraud Intelligence Service |
This month, the GSMA launched a secure, web-based platform for operator members, that mitigates the impact and cost of roaming and interconnect fraud. The GSMA partnered with Luxembourg-based RoamsysNext to create the platform. For ...
How GSMA Device Map is helping mQuest Technologies meet operators’ needs.
Thursday 21 Jan 2021 | Customer Success Story | GSMA Device Map | IMEI | TAC Services |
How GSMA Device Map is helping mQuest Technologies meet operators’ needs. To maximise the return on their network investments, mobile operators need their services to dovetail seamlessly with customers’ devices. To ...
How GSMA Device Registry helps device insurers reduce risk from suspicious claims
Monday 16 Nov 2020 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Registry |
More users than ever are taking out mobile insurance; this rise has led to an increase in ...
WAS#12: TAC Datasets can help improve your customers’ Roaming experience
Friday 6 Nov 2020 | IMEI | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
IoT device insights: machine vs human network traffic During GSMA WAS#12, the GSMA Services team highlighted the value of TAC data for those wishing to understand and fully identified the behaviour patterns of their ...
WAS#12: GSMA Network Setting Exchange Roaming
Thursday 5 Nov 2020 | GSMA Network Settings Exchange | Network & Interconnect Services |
Guarantee the best roaming experience (IMS Services) thanks to GSMA Network Settings Exchange Find out how mobile network operators are using GSMA Network Setting Exchange to ensure their subscribers enjoy the same great VoLTE, ...
IMEI Database Application Forms (TS.30)
Tuesday 13 Oct 2020 | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
TS.30 provides information to help brand owners and manufacturers complete and submit the different application forms used within the GSMA IMEI database.
GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme Registration Form
Friday 21 Aug 2020 | eSIM Services | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
If you would like to apply, please download the registration form and submit completed to the GSMA eIS Global Administrator.
An Introduction to GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme
Monday 10 Aug 2020 | eSIM Services | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
Discover what the GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme is, why unique and accurate eUICC Identifiers (EIDs) are essential for the whole eSIM ecosystem and much more.
MNO/MVNO WebTalk: GSMA Network Settings Exchange – Catch Up
Monday 8 Jun 2020 | GSMA Network Settings Exchange | Network & Interconnect Services |
In this WebTalk, hear our experts explain why GSMA Network Settings Exchange is important for Mobile Operators.
GSMA Network Settings Exchange – Importance for 5G
Monday 20 Apr 2020 | GSMA Network Settings Exchange | Network & Interconnect Services |
Why GSMA Network Settings Exchange is important for 5G The GSMA Device Data Services team explains why mobile network operators and device manufacturers ...
GSMA Network Settings Exchange explained
Monday 20 Apr 2020 | GSMA Network Settings Exchange | Network & Interconnect Services |
GSMA Network Settings Exchange explained The GSMA Device Data Services team gives an overview of what GSMA Network Settings Exchange is. MNO and MVNO can now use this service as one secure location to distribute ...
Time to take control with GSMA Network Settings Exchange – Service overview
Friday 17 Apr 2020 | GSMA Network Settings Exchange | Network & Interconnect Services |
Download the GSMA Network Settings Exchange service overview to learn more about the world's first network settings exchange hub global manufacturers, operators and virtual mobile network operators.
An Asian Insurance company uses GSMA TAC data to grow profitably in the handset protection market
Monday 2 Dec 2019 | Customer Success Story | TAC Services |
An Asian insurance company uses the highly-accurate GSMA TAC data to quickly and easily match the IMEI of the customer’s device to a manufacturer and model, as well as predicting which devices are costly to repair and setting pricing plans accordingly.
Cash Apoyo Efectivo uses GSMA Device Check™ to verify lost or stolen status of phones
Wednesday 20 Nov 2019 | Customer Success Story | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
Cash Apoyo Efectivo uses GSMA Device Check™ across its network of 140 pawnshops in Mexico to verify the lost or stolen status of pawned mobile devices.
ALTÁN Redes uses GSMA Device Map to ensure its customers get the best experience on their network
Wednesday 16 Oct 2019 | Customer Success Story | GSMA Device Map | IMEI | TAC Services |
Mexican mobile network operator ALTAN Redes uses GSMA Device Map to check that its customers' devices are compatible with the network.
Panacea uses GSMA Device Check™ to help Mexico’s pawnshops increase profits
Wednesday 7 Aug 2019 | Customer Success Story | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
In Mexico, business consultancy and software developer Panacea Consulting Group is using GSMA Device Check™ to help build trust in the second-hand device market. Panacea offers a service that enables pawnshops to quickly check the ...
How an Asian MNO puts Device Map at the heart of customer operations
Friday 19 Jul 2019 | GSMA Device Map | TAC Services |
The operator employed GSMA Device Map to provide a detailed picture of the devices connecting to its networks. This data was used to advise their executive teams on key aspects of the business, including network maintenance, optimisation and evolution
IMEI Blacklist expands into Africa
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Registry | IMEI | TAC Allocation |
In this blog post, Chris Li reflects on the recent announcement of the expansion of IMEI Blacklisting into Côte d’Ivoire.
TAC Allocation Process for India (TS.16)
Monday 29 Apr 2019 | IMEI | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
TS.16 details the process and the requirements for obtaining TAC for Indian Manufacturers / Brand owners. The process in India is different than the rest of the world due to local regulatory requirements for verification.
IMEI Allocation and Approval Process (TS.06)
Monday 29 Apr 2019 | IMEI | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers.
FAQs re TAC Allocation Change for Indian Brand Owners/OEMs
Tuesday 26 Mar 2019 | IMEI | TAC Services |
From Tuesday 30 April 2019, you are required to apply for TAC through the GSMA IMEI Database as TAC allocations will no longer be available from izee.in. Please contact the GSMA IMEI Helpdesk to plan your migration; they are ready to welcome and assist you
IMEI Blocklisting – Help Combat Global Device Crime
Monday 18 Feb 2019 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Registry | IMEI |
Through the GSMA IMEI Blacklist service, 119 mobile operators across 41 countries share information on stolen devices every day, to help combat global device crime.
Taking the Fight Against Device Crime to all Corners of the Globe
Wednesday 16 Jan 2019 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Registry | IMEI |
This blog post was written by Chris Li, who joined the GSMA in June 2018 as Operator Outreach Director. He is leading the expansion of the GSMA Blacklisting service into new territories. Here he reflects on progress thus far, and what more needs to be done
News Flash: One million devices checked by Stolen Phone Checker in the U.S.
Wednesday 7 Nov 2018 | Fraud & Security Services | IMEI | TAC Allocation |
The U.S. wireless industry association, CTIA, has announced that Stolen Phone Checker, which is powered by GSMA Device Check, has been used to verify the status of one million wireless devices since its launch in May 2017.
GSMA TAC Allocation training modules
Wednesday 7 Nov 2018 | IMEI | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
It is important that brand owners, device manufacturers and those working in their supply chain applying for TAC understand the rules and processes that govern TAC allocation as documented in the GSMA Permanent Reference Documents ...
GSMA PathFinder™: Solving provider look-ups to enable mobile money interoperability
Wednesday 27 Jun 2018 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | Network & Interconnect Services |
Download the report to learn more on GSMA PathFinder‘s role in mobile money interoperability through a case study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
A Guide to IMEI & Number Portability Services
Wednesday 31 Jan 2018 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | IMEI | Network & Interconnect Services | TAC Services |
As the body responsible for issuing IMEI numbers for mobile devices globally, the GSMA is the source of authoritative and complete IMEI data. This brochure gives an overview of the IMEI and number portability services the GSMA can offer.
Hyla Mobile uses GSMA Device Check to power safe device trade-in transactions
Tuesday 12 Dec 2017 | Customer Success Story | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
Hyla Mobile uses GSMA Device Check to power safe device trade-in transactions
Requirements for Multi SIM Devices (TS.37)
Friday 3 Nov 2017 | eSIM Services | TAC Allocation |
This document lays out a minimum set of requirements intended to ensure multi SIM devices show consistent behaviour. The requirements relate only to device platform elements such as hardware, protocol stack and operating systems.
The Power of IMEI and Blacklist Data
Thursday 17 Aug 2017 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Registry | IMEI |
In this short video, Jason Smith, Senior Director, Device Check, IMEI Services at the GSMA, discusses how the GSMA Device Check and Stolen Phone Checker service increasingly benefit the public.
GSMA IMEI Services: The Global Source of IMEI Data
Thursday 17 Aug 2017 | IMEI | TAC Services |
As the body responsible for issuing IMEI for mobile devices globally, the GSMA is the source of authoritative and complete IMEI data.
A Guide to GSMA Device Check™
Thursday 9 Feb 2017 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
Reduce the Risk of Stolen Mobile Devices in your recycling programme by using GSMA Device Check.
About GSMA PathFinder™ & ENUM
Monday 6 Feb 2017 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | Network & Interconnect Services |
GSMA PathFinder™ is a real-time telephone number look-up service that accurately identifies fixed and mobile numbers by operator for successful message delivery.
GSMA Device Check™ Case Study: Device Recycler
Monday 6 Feb 2017 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
CeX is a shop which gives customers cash or store credit for used games, gadgets and computers. The store has grown be a global leader in the retail trading of mobile phones and other electronic devices. This short case study demonstrates how GSMA Device
PathFinder Number Portability Discovery Application Brief
Friday 28 Mar 2014 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | Network & Interconnect Services |
Pathfinder Number Portability Discovery Brief.
PathFinder Interconnect Discovery Application Brief
Friday 28 Mar 2014 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | Network & Interconnect Services |
Pathfinder Interconnect Application Brief.
GSMA PathFinder™ Data Sheet
Friday 28 Mar 2014 | GSMA Pathfinder™ | Network & Interconnect Services |
GSMA PathFinder™r Data Sheet.
GSMA Device Check™: Case Study for Device Resellers
Sunday 9 Mar 2014 | Fraud & Security Services | GSMA Device Check™ | IMEI |
HYLA Mobile (formerly known as eRecyclingCorps), is one of the world’s largest providers of trade-in and re-use solutions for mobile devices, processing over 25 million used devices in the last five years.
eSIM Resources
Introduction to GSMA eSIM Services
Friday 13 Aug 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
Advancing eSIM with services that facilitate global adoption - Boosting confidence with services that provide rigorous security, ease of adoption and a good customer experience.
GSMAs Gloria Trujillo, MWC Barcelona Tour
Monday 28 Jun 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
In this video, Gloria Trujillo, our GSMA Technical Director for eSIM, gives us a glimpse of GSMA eSIM Discovery: the industry-endorsed, interoperable, remote activation method for eSIMs.
Introduction to GSMA eSIM Discovery, WAS#13 Video featuring Thales
Thursday 1 Apr 2021 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
e-SIM adoption is accelerating. According to a recent GSMA Intelligence report, (eSIM: state of the consumer market and the road ahead), ‘At the end of 2020, at least 175 mobile service providers (MNOs and MVNOs) had launched ...
GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme Registration Form
Friday 21 Aug 2020 | eSIM Services | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
If you would like to apply, please download the registration form and submit completed to the GSMA eIS Global Administrator.
An Introduction to GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme
Monday 10 Aug 2020 | eSIM Services | GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme |
Discover what the GSMA eUICC Identity Scheme is, why unique and accurate eUICC Identifiers (EIDs) are essential for the whole eSIM ecosystem and much more.
Requirements for Multi SIM Devices (TS.37)
Friday 3 Nov 2017 | eSIM Services | TAC Allocation |
This document lays out a minimum set of requirements intended to ensure multi SIM devices show consistent behaviour. The requirements relate only to device platform elements such as hardware, protocol stack and operating systems.