Atlas Case Study
Providing a real-time customer liveness check that allows you to check which mobile numbers are no longer active
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Our integrated full number plan range has mapped all allocated and available number ranges to operators for every country in the world. So even if a number is not in our portability database (because it has not been ported), Atlas can still return the correct routing information
We secure top-tier accuracy by maintaining one of the world’s largest networks of direct links to authoritative numbering sources. Our databases refresh daily, and every update is vetted by a dedicated team of numbering specialists and strict normalisation controls, delivering a truly carrier-grade service
Telecom fraud frequently exploits weak numbering hygiene. Atlas, our Global Numbering Plan (GNP), eliminates this entry point by identifying invalid formatting and unallocated ranges, while uncovering the abuse of high-cost service blocks used to artificially inflate billing. With 33 special-service types and advanced data consistency checks, the platform allows operations teams to monitor suspect traffic and handle interconnect dispute resolution with confidence
Interconnect and termination costs can represent up to 35% of a telecommunications operator’s entire expense stack. Identifying billing discrepancies and CLI manipulation requires a highly accurate numbering database. Outdated plans are the primary cause of invalid CLI surcharges and artificial Origin-Based Rating (OBR) inflation. Atlas enables operations teams to verify invoice anomalies and resolve billing arbitrations confidently, reducing margin leakage without extensive manual investigation
Misidentifying the originating carrier causes severe revenue-assurance leaks and exposes networks to cost-bypass fraud. For platforms managing Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), any mapping imprecision around origin rating results in immediate financial losses. Atlas eliminates this structural vulnerability with a carrier-grade global numbering plan that anchors cost allocation and protects operator margins
CLI spoofing of invalid or unallocated MSISDNs is typically involved in the two main OBR fraud scenarios: In a cost bypass scenario, the fraudster bypass surcharges by hiding beyond a low cost origin, in a cost inflation scenario, the fraudster is in a revenue share relationship with the termination carrier and replaces the origin MSISDN with a high cost number to trigger surcharges. We provide the necessary knowledge to minimise losses by identifying suspect numbers even preventively
When number ranges are returned to regulators after partial use, for example, following porting, many solutions on the market mistakenly flag active numbers as unallocated. Correctly isolating these cases requires advanced analytics and access to multiple authoritative sources, a capability only specialised providers like TMT ID can deliver
Many still assume numbering plans are static and relies on sporadic updates but they degrade quickly if not maintained. In reality, completeness drops within weeks: we process an average of nearly 200 destination updates every month, with daily changes in fast‑moving markets like the United States. Sporadic or in‑house sourcing simply can’t keep pace
Providing a real-time customer liveness check that allows you to check which mobile numbers are no longer active
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Atlas is a carrier-grade Global Numbering Plan (GNP) that provides authoritative intelligence on over 3.1 million number ranges across 18,000 networks. Unlike static or “free” directories, it identifies the validity, allocation, and specific service type (e.g., VoIP, M2M, Satellite) of any phone number globally in real-time
Our data is updated every business day. We perform hundreds of updates per month across the world, with daily updates for volatile markets like the USA. Our dedicated team proactively reviews operator IR21s and ITU changes to ensure intelligence is integrated according to strict SLAs.
Atlas acts as a first line of defence by identifying invalid, unallocated, or suspicious service numbers commonly used in CLI spoofing, SMS pumping, and International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF). This allows Anti-Fraud vendors and carriers to block high-risk traffic before it reaches the network or incurs costs
Our API centric approach enables deployment within days at minimum manpower consumption. We support ENUM, HTTPS and SIP redirect set-ups, we offer download packages and customisation upon request
"Phone number verification plays a critical role in helping to detect and prevent online fraud. TMT ID’s TeleShield product provides easy access to global mobile data, enabling us to enhance the actionable results of our MaxMind minFraud® services."
"BTS (Business Telecommunications Services) is successfully using TMT’s Velocity and Live services to check the status of mobile numbers. This way we make sure we optimize the performance of the service offered to our customers and ensure the quality of terminating traffic to all countries.”
"We have had a long-standing and successful relationship with TMT ID. Our strategic partnership advances both companies’ mobile fraud solutions in a way that is truly unique in the market."
"LATRO relies on TMT’s TeleShield to provide the most up to date and reliable numbering qualification information within our fraud reporting tools, enabling us to protect our customer’s revenues and empowering them to defend themselves against fraudulent numbers."
"TMT is a valued partner that enables us to manage our routing costs effectively. They proactively and continuously expand their operator and country coverage while delivering exceptional customer service. We can always count on them to achieve high-quality results and look forward to our continued collaboration."
"TMT provides us with the most comprehensive numbering intelligence data through their fast and reliable Velocity and Live services. TMT is a trusted partner for us, their products ensure that we continue to optimise the best performance and service to our customers."
"TeleShield from TMT gives 42com the power to detect and target telephony fraud scams internationally, thereby protecting our company from the financial and customer experience impacts of telecommunications fraud."
"It has been a pleasure to work with the team at TMT. They have become an essential provider of accurate numbering data information and Number Portability services globally."
"Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier uses TMT ID as one of their key suppliers for Mobile Number Portability Data services. Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier uses TMT ID’s Velocity MNP solution. This is an ultra-fast query service that optimises the routing of international voice calls and A2P messaging."
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