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Italy’s New Agcom Regulation: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Telemarketing and Spoofing Anti-fraud

Italy’s New Agcom Regulation: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Telemarketing and Spoofing

Italy’s regulator Agcom has introduced a new code, effective August 19, 2025, to block spoofed telemarketing calls from abroad and, from November, fake Italian mobile numbers. The regulation aims to protect consumers from aggressive and fraudulent calls, requiring operators to block suspicious traffic and promising a significant reduction in nuisance…
Sam Hill
July 29, 2025
New ComReg SMS Sender ID Registry Faces Teething Problems as Legitimate Messages Are Labelled ‘Likely Scam’ Anti-fraudMessaging Channels

New ComReg SMS Sender ID Registry Faces Teething Problems as Legitimate Messages Are Labelled ‘Likely Scam’

As previously reported on this blog, on 3rd July 2025, the Irish regulator ComReg launched its SMS Sender ID Registry to combat the growing threat of SMS fraud and smishing in Ireland. However, within the first two weeks of its rollout, the registry has encountered several issues affecting businesses, messaging…
Sam Hill
July 17, 2025
Personal Messaging Apps Banned: The Global Trend of Bans and State-Controlled Alternatives Anti-fraudMessaging Channels

Personal Messaging Apps Banned: The Global Trend of Bans and State-Controlled Alternatives

Governments worldwide are increasingly banning or restricting messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber over security, compliance, and sovereignty concerns. In June 2025 Russia is launching a state-run alternative and the U.S.is banning WhatsApp from official devices, MEF CEO Dario Betti explores the global impact on messaging platforms and the…
Sam Hill
July 16, 2025
In India, TRAI Tougher on Spam: A Call for Industry Action Anti-fraud

In India, TRAI Tougher on Spam: A Call for Industry Action

India’s telecom regulator TRAI has introduced tougher rules to combat the country’s rising spam problem across SMS, calls, RCS, and WhatsApp. Stricter consent requirements, faster complaint resolution, and blockchain-based enforcement raise the compliance bar for marketers and operators. The new regulations demand immediate industry action to protect consumers and restore…
Sam Hill
July 11, 2025
Aduna and Microsoft: A Pivotal Alliance for the Programmable Network Era Anti-fraud

Aduna and Microsoft: A Pivotal Alliance for the Programmable Network Era

MEF Advisor and Programme Lead Matt Ekram discusses Aduna and Microsoft’s announced global partnership, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of programmable networks. This development promises to enhance interoperability, enable new enterprise use cases, and support scalable connectivity monetisation across the mobile ecosystem. In June 2025, Aduna and Microsoft…
Sam Hill
July 8, 2025
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