{"id":45757,"date":"2026-02-25T17:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/gsma-open-gateway\/?p=45757"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:22:09","slug":"gsma-open-gateway-italian-operators-unite-to-combat-fraud-and-enhance-digital-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/gsma-open-gateway\/gsma-open-gateway-italian-operators-unite-to-combat-fraud-and-enhance-digital-security\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Open Gateway: Italian Operators Unite to Combat Fraud and Enhance Digital Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" id=\"h-by-henry-calvert-head-of-networks-gsma\">By Henry Calvert, Head of Networks, GSMA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italy is making huge strides in how it\u2019s digital transforming its society and economy, with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/en\/factpages\/italy-2025-digital-decade-country-report#:~:text=Italy's%20performance%20towards%20the%20Digital,to%202.84%25%20of%20GDP).\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">European Commission highlighting<\/a>&nbsp;how it\u2019s made remarkable progress in digital infrastructure and the rollout of digital public services. Mobile connectivity now plays essential part in how Italian\u2019s communicate, shop, bank, maintain their health and interact with government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, despite the strong cyber security in place, we\u2019re seeing cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics, which has led to a growth in fraudulent. Online scams cost Italians \u20ac114 million in 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/d110erj175o600.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02115338\/RESOCONTO_ATTIVITA_2023-1.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a figure that had grown to \u20ac137m<\/a>&nbsp;by 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay ahead of these growing threats the Italian telecommunications industry is innovating to build a robust defence. Through the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/gsma-open-gateway\/\">GSMA Open Gateway<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0initiative, Italy\u2019s leading mobile operators are collaborating on a unified framework of network APIs to protect consumers and streamline digital identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Unified Front for the Italian Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian market is seeing significant momentum.&nbsp;<strong>TIM<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Wind Tre<\/strong>&nbsp;have already taken the lead by launching their first&nbsp;<strong>CAMARA APIs<\/strong>, providing developers with immediate tools to enhance security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other operators in Italy are also working with them with the aim to reach a cross\u2011market coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Focus on Identity and Anti-Fraud<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the GSMA Open Gateway supports a wide range of capabilities, the immediate priority for the Italian market is&nbsp;<strong>Identity and Anti-Fraud APIs<\/strong>. By utilising real-time network data, these tools allow financial institutions and digital services to verify users with unprecedented accuracy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SIM Swap API:<\/strong>\u00a0Detects if a SIM card has been recently changed, a common indicator of account takeover attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number Verification:<\/strong>\u00a0Provides seamless authentication without the need for vulnerable SMS-based OTPs (One-Time Passwords).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KYC Match:<\/strong>\u00a0Validates user-provided identity details against verified operator records to ensure data integrity and streamline the onboarding process without sharing personal data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the current focus remains on safeguarding the digital economy, operators are also evaluating advanced performance APIs to support future innovations in mobile gaming, remote healthcare, and augmented reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why CAMARA Standards Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By adopting global\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/camaraproject.org\/\">CAMARA<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0standards, Italian operators are removing the complexity for developers. Instead of writing unique code for each carrier, developers can &#8220;plug into&#8221; a single framework that works across the different operators. This interoperability is key to scaling 5G services and ensuring that Italian startups and enterprises can compete on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA Open Gateway is a global movement, supported by 85 mobile operator groups, representing 300 mobile networks and over 80% of mobile connections worldwide. In Italy, the transition from individual launches to full market coverage is well underway, signalling a new era of cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses, developers, and service providers interested in leveraging these network capabilities or participating in early trials are encouraged to take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get Involved:<\/strong>\u00a0Interested parties should reach out directly to the\u00a0<strong>Italian mobile operators<\/strong>\u00a0or contact the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/gsma-open-gateway\/\">GSMA Open Gateway Team<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to learn how to integrate these APIs into their security roadmaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we gather at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcbarcelona.com\/\">MWC26 Barcelona<\/a><\/strong>, the message from Italy is clear: by opening the network, we are closing the door on fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Henry Calvert, Head of Networks, GSMA Italy is making huge strides in how it\u2019s digital transforming its society and economy, with the&nbsp;European Commission highlighting&nbsp;how it\u2019s made remarkable progress in digital infrastructure and the rollout of digital public services. 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