The progression of the mobile number. How will users prove identity and share information via mobile?
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As user expectations shift and SMS OTPs face growing scrutiny, telcos are at a crossroads in the mobile identity space. The time has come to move beyond legacy authentication and embrace seamless, secure alternatives. In this post, Harry Cheung, Founder & CEO of IPification explores why telcos must evolve -…
Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcement could be a turning point for digital identity. With iOS 26, users will be able to store government passports in Apple Wallet-unlocking a new era of on-device, privacy-preserving ID. This raises major opportunities, and questions, for carriers, enterprises, and digital identity providers. Tim Green, MEF Programme…
The European Commission’s upcoming age verification app, launching by July 2025, marks a major step toward safeguarding minors online. Built on privacy-preserving technology, it aligns with the Digital Services Act to help platforms comply with age restrictions while protecting user data. Dario Betti discusses the innovation and explores the potential…
At MEF Connects: ID & Wallets in London last week, industry experts explored the future of trust, regulation, and authentication. From EU digital wallets to biometrics and network APIs, the event highlighted both the challenges and the innovations reshaping how we verify people – and machines – in an increasingly…
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