Mobile fraud continues to challenge networks worldwide, highlighting the need for stronger cooperation between industry, regulators, and law enforcement. As threats grow increasingly sophisticated and borderless, coordinated solutions are becoming essential. Emerging initiatives show how collaboration and harmonisation can strengthen defences. MEF Director of Programmes, Nicholas Rossman, explains how these…

The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched a pivotal consultation aimed at tackling mobile messaging scams—signalling a new phase in how trust and identity are managed across the mobile ecosystem. This development could redefine compliance expectations for all industry players. MEF Director of Programmes, Nicholas Rossman discusses what this means…

Australia is moving closer to implementing its national SMS Sender ID Register – a key step in protecting consumers from scams and restoring trust in text messaging. Stefano Nicoletti, Head of MEF’s Sender ID Registry in the UK discusses how, as preparations advance, businesses are urged to act early and…

Once the backbone of enterprise communication, A2P SMS now faces growing pressures that could redefine its future. From emerging threats to shifting market dynamics, the industry stands at a critical crossroads that demands collective action and innovation. MEF Head of Global Anti-Fraud Solutions, Sham Careem, explains why collaboration is key…

Stefano Nicoletti, Head of MEF’s Sender ID Registry in the UK, discusses news that the EU’s Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA), currently in its final stages of negotiation, is set to exclude some of the biggest names in tech from participation. What are the implications and what does the move…