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How WDS-Sicap are leveraging accurate device data to improve business performance
Friday 25 Aug 2023 | Customer Success Story | GSMA Device Database | TAC Allocation | TAC Services |
Read our latest case study on how WDS-Sicap has been using GSMA Device Database to enable exceptional growth for their clients over the past 15+ years:
How Vodafone are driving growth through the broad adoption of eSIMs
Friday 14 Jul 2023 | Customer Success Story | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
Find out how straightforward digital authentication technology can unlock mass eSIM adoption and bring growth as well as sustainable benefits to mobile operators
Why Device Connectivity Depends On Network Settings Showcase Live #10
Tuesday 11 Jul 2023 | GSMA Services Showcase Live | Network & Interconnect Services |
Find out how network settings play a crucial role in helping MNOs, MVNOs and OEMs achieve a seamless user experience, as customers embrace 4G, Vo/Vi-LTE and 5G services, switching ...
Device Counterfeiting and Fraud Prevention Showcase Live #9
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | GSMA Device Check™ | GSMA Device Database | GSMA Device Registry | GSMA Services Showcase Live | TAC Services |
Find out more about the role of device identification in the fight against counterfeit devices – and how it can protect your business. Global regulatory and LEA use cases will be discussed, along with best practices and the ...
VoLTE implications for network sunsetting Showcase Live #8
Wednesday 19 Apr 2023 | GSMA Services Showcase Live | Network & Interconnect Services |
Network sunsetting in the US is near completion, Europe is the next area of focus. US carriers/MNOs have experienced some challenges, GSMA’s Interoperability Testing have helped to ease the burden and are now incorporating the ...
GSMA Device Database – Real world solutions to key connectivity problems
Wednesday 5 Apr 2023 | Customer Success Story | GSMA Device Database | GSMA Device Map | TAC Services |
Drawing on GSMA Device Database, Invigo is helping mobile operators prioritise 5G technologies and spectrum bands to ensure network optimisation. Read our case study which explores how a Device Database service provider is utilising ...
The Value of Device Identification and VerificationShowcase Live #7
Wednesday 15 Feb 2023 | GSMA Device Check™ | GSMA Device Map | GSMA Device Registry | GSMA Services Showcase Live |
Discover the importance of device identification and verification for your business. Hear from a variety of experts in the field, who share their very different use cases to provide business insights.
Data for Device Life Cycle ManagementShowcase Live #6
Wednesday 9 Nov 2022 | GSMA Device Check™ | GSMA Device Map | GSMA Device Registry |
Discover how GSMA’s device data is helping businesses make the most of the growing pre-used mobile device market, with practical solutions and use cases for the challenges it faces around the demand for increased sustainability.
Strategy Paper for Circular Economy: Network Equipment
Thursday 3 Nov 2022 | GSMA Device Check™ |
The benefits of a circular economy and its necessity are undeniable. More than ever, the planet and its people need to reduce resource use and move to more sustainable business models.
Introduction to the GSMA eBusiness Network
Friday 30 Sep 2022 | Roaming Services |
Vinny Robertson and Shamit Bhat from the GSMA give an introduction to the GSMA eBusiness Network and are joined by guests Adeep Maharaj from MTN Global Connect and Nadir Patel from Omantel to discuss their experience joining the Accelerator programme
Building resilience into network equipment securityShowcase Live #5
Wednesday 7 Sep 2022 | Network & Interconnect Services |
Speakers discuss why resilience in network equipment security is becoming more and more important. Plus, why GSMA NESAS is so essential in helping to improve security levels.
Blackbelt and GSMA Device Check
Wednesday 17 Aug 2022 | Customer Success Story | GSMA Device Check™ |
Watch Harby Garchay, CEO of Blackbelt Smartphone Defence talk about how they use GSMA Device Check to check the value and the authenticity of a device before it can be traded in.
Prolog Mobile and GSMA Device Check
Wednesday 17 Aug 2022 | GSMA Device Check™ |
Watch Seth Heine, CEO of Prolog Mobile, talk about how they use GSMA Device Check to identify the value of a mobile device before it is repurposed, and to see if it has been flagged as lost, stolen or fraudulent.
The new global blockchain network for the telecoms ecosystem
Wednesday 27 Jul 2022 | Customer Success Story | Roaming Services |
Hear how the GSMA eBusiness Network can streamline roaming negotiations, with the GSMA Negotiator service
How eSIMs play a key part in mobile digitisation Showcase Live #4
Wednesday 22 Jun 2022 | eSIM Services |
eSIM experts show how to leverage its business opportunities in the era of digitisation - including the importance of GSMA eSIM Discovery for MNOs.
Truphone Becomes VoLTE Verified
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Network & Interconnect Services |
Truphone is the first global MVNO to pass the GSMA Interoperability Testing service, having demonstrated that their networks run VoLTE smoothly in five major markets - Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Hong Kong and Portugal. ...
The Telco Blockchain Opportunity Showcase Live #3
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | GSMA Services Showcase Live | Roaming Services |
How can Blockchain streamline complex inter-operator business processes, ready for 5G and IoT? Watch this session to find out.
Getting VoLTE rollout right Showcase Live #2
Wednesday 6 Apr 2022 | GSMA Services Showcase Live | Network & Interconnect Services |
How can operators and MVNOs ensure that VoLTE runs smoothly on their networks? Watch this session to find out.
GSMA eSIM Discovery – the remote eSIM provisioning solution that’s been specified by the industry
Wednesday 16 Mar 2022 | eSIM Services | GSMA eSIM Discovery |
How will you leverage the opportunities digitalisation brings, for your business? Find out what global operator Deutsche Telekom are doing, with the help of SM DP+ provider G+D, and why GSMA eSIM Discovery is a key part of their digital transformation.
Device information in a 5G world Showcase Live #1
Wednesday 9 Feb 2022 | GSMA Services Showcase Live | TAC Services |
With all the varied and complex 5G devices, how can operators and MVNOs reach network optimisation? Watch this session to find out.
Watch how blockchain is enabling our vision for roaming settlement
Tuesday 18 Jan 2022 | Roaming Services |
Shamit Bhat, Director, Blockchain and Roaming, sets out GSMA's vision for the future of Roaming Settlement.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
Fraud & Security Resources
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.
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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
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