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Mobile identity and data<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Accelerating digital transformation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mobile identity and data enable the digital transformation of verticals and governments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building trust in the digital space is a crucial challenge. The mobile industry has a leading role to play in digital identity, and the commercial opportunities are significant due to the industry\u2019s unique assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identity is also a key enabler for mobile operators\u2019 business, as it ensues the security of their operations, the protection of customer identity and privacy, and the continued improvement of user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GSMA Mobile Identity team supports its members with their identity initiatives, as they pursue new business growth opportunities and the digital transformation of their own operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our vision is to provide value for our membership in three ways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Scaling mobile identity solutions globally<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

by showcasing success stories, solutions and use cases, gathering market insights from verticals and mobile industry partners, and promoting the sharing of best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enabling industry collaboration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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by bringing members together to define industry specifications and guidelines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monitoring the identity market<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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and highlighting key identity technological developments, innovation and market trends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Identity and Data Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Identity and Data Community connects the Identity and Data ecosystem through sharing knowledge and best practices. It mainly focuses on commercial solutions from the mobile industry for third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our Identity and Data Community<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mobile identity and data APIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mobile identity and data APIs are now delivering the next generation of mobile authentication, fraud detection and prevention, benefitting users across verticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore mobile identity and data APIs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Number Verify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Number Verify provides strong authentication with a superior user experience using the SIM card in every mobile phone. It provides secure, reliable, and seamless SIM-based verification, removing unnecessary steps to access services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Number Verify<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The European Identity Group (EIG)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The European Identity Group (EIG) fosters the growth of operator identity services in Europe by providing a platform for sharing best practices and facilitating collaboration among European MNOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the EIG<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Identity and Data Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Identity and Data Group is a sub-group within the Internet Group which is a GSMA Mobile Identity working group. It offers a platform to work on functional and technical aspects for Identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our Identity and Data Group<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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GSMA Open Gateway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GSMA Open Gateway is a framework of common network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs) designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers.
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Explore Open Gateway<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Automotive identity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore automotive identity<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Connected Fintech
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Explore Connected Fintech and Commerce<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Explore our mobile identity resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Latest resources:<\/strong>
MWC26 Barcelona Mobile Identity Summit catch up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Blog:<\/strong>
The Dawn of a New Era for Authentication<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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More resources and news<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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