Authenticate confirms that the mobile device connecting to your service matches the expected mobile number, using silent, encrypted data from the SIM and mobile network. This verifies that the right SIM is present in the right device without user input. It’s fast, invisible to the end user, and cannot be faked or copied.
Not directly. Authenticate verifies the device and SIM, not the physical user. It assumes that identity confirmation (like biometrics) happens on the phone itself. This approach is ideal for secure, seamless logins or transaction approvals, especially when combined with other in-app controls.
Yes. The latest version of Authenticate can include real-time SIM-Swap detection, helping you flag accounts at risk before allowing access. This adds an important layer of protection, especially in cases where fraudsters socially engineer their way into taking control of a number.
No. The network data Authenticate uses is not publicly available or reproducible. Even if a fraudster attempts to clone a device, without the correct SIM and network context, authentication will fail. Each authentication is verified in real time with the mobile operator and TMT ID.
When using the optional SDK, Authenticate can capture device-level signals to help identify automation or emulation attempts. This helps keep fake users, scripted attacks and fraudulent devices out of your platform from the very first interaction.
Yes. Authenticate works on all smartphones with an internet connection. It’s optimised for mobile app environments, where it can temporarily switch to mobile data if needed. Browser sessions can also be supported, but some mobile network checks may require the user to be off Wi-Fi.
Much faster. Authenticate typically completes in 2 to 5 seconds, depending on the mobile operator. And since there’s no user interaction — no SMS, no code, no delay — the total experience feels instant, compared to the multi-step process of SMS OTP.
Only once during onboarding. Authenticate can use the mobile number already linked to the customer’s account; there’s no need to ask for it again during login or transactions. If you’re triggering a silent login, you can pass the stored number to Authenticate directly.
You don’t have to. TMT ID’s core data platform automatically detects the correct network in real time, even across countries and ported numbers. This ensures accurate routing and avoids wasted time or cost on invalid numbers.
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