Mobile Number Detection

Silently detect the mobile number of a user’s mobile device, in real-time with no typing and no friction.

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STREAMLINED USER ONBOARDING & VERIFICATION

The mobile number is fast becoming the default digital identity – but the process for number verification is stuck in the past.

Typing a number and waiting for an SMS OTP? That is just too slow, insecure, and prone to error.

With IDlayr Mobile Number Detection, you can automatically discover a user’s mobile number in real time – directly from the mobile network – without asking the user to type anything. The result is a highly-secure and frictionless user experience with guaranteed accuracy.

 

Why It Matters

Faster onboarding. Smoother logins. Stronger trust.

  • Streamlined UX with fewer drop-offs

    • Users don’t have to enter their number – or guess which one they used. That means faster signups and fewer abandoned sessions.

  • Real-time mobile number detection

    • Automatically retrieve the mobile number associated with the active SIM, using the mobile data session.

  • Verified at the source

    • No guessing, spoofing, or phishing – numbers are retrieved directly from the user’s mobile network operator (MNO) for maximum reliability.

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How it works

IDlayr’s Mobile Number Detection uses a direct connection to the MNO to silently identify the active mobile number – all in the background. (Note: This service requires user consent via your T&Cs and is currently only available in the USA).


  • The user opens your app or mobile web experience.
  • IDlayr connects to the mobile network operator via the encrypted data connection.
  • The MNO provides the mobile number of the active device to IDlayr.
  • IDlayr provides the information to you via API.
  • The number is confirmed and ready to use – no user input required.

Traditional Number Detection

IDlayr Mobile Number Detection

User has to manually enter their mobile number (time consuming and subject to errors) Fully automatic, silent detection SMS OTP code is sent to the device - user has to wait and retype No SMS required Process is vulnerable to phishing, typos, and drop-off Secure and verified directly with the MNO

 

Where It’s Used

  • Banking

    • Strengthen security and ensure compliance.
    Prevent phishing and account takeover attacks, whilst streamlining user onboarding and login.

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  • eCommerce

    • Increase conversion, reduce fraud.
    Streamline the checkout experience while improving security with silent network authentication.

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  • Healthcare

    • Protect user data & ensure compliance.
    Prevent unauthorized access to user accounts, secure personal health records.

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