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Ireland Introduces new SMS Sender ID Registry

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From July, Ireland will begin rolling out a new SMS Sender ID Registry to tackle smishing and protect consumers from fraudulent messages. Led by ComReg, this national system introduces visible scam warnings and message blocking for unregistered Sender IDs. MEF’s Sender ID Registry Operations & Account Manager Tjut Astriya explains…

LINK Mobility’s Acquisition of SMSPortal: opening move for African Messaging presence

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LINK Mobility’s$145M acquisition of SMSPortal marks its first major move into Africa’s A2P messaging market. The deal, announced on June 2025, signals renewed CPaaS M&A activity and a shift in global strategy. With a 4.6x EBITDA multiple, LINK aims to diversify revenue and introduce advanced messaging solutions to South Africa’s…

Malaysia’s MCMC Sues Telegram Over Content Violations: A New Signal for Platform Regulation

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The Malaysian regulator's move against Telegram marks a new chapter in platform accountability. With over 8M local users now triggering licensing under the 2025 law, regulators are no longer treating OTT apps like side players. The Telegram injunction isn’t just about one channel, it’s a signal that regulation is shifting,…

CMOs embracing GenAI Marketing – a boost to A2P?

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A new study shows CMOs are planning $10M+ in annual GenAI investments with WhatsApp and RCS at the cntre of strategies, leaving SMS facing pressure to evolve. With rich, personalized experiences becoming standard, CPaaS providers must adapt quickly, focusing on ROI, trust, and innovation. Dario Betti explores how MEF Members…

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Future of Messaging Publications

 MEFs Future of Messaging Guide 2021
Enterprise Mobile Messaging Fraud Framework
Business SMS, SIM Farms and the Data Protection Risk
MEF’s Future of Messaging Guide 2020
Securing A2P SMS Business Messaging
RCS Business Messaging Best Practices v2.0
The Impact of Fraud on A2P SMS Monetisation
MEF Guide to RCS Conversational Commerce
RCS Payments Whitepaper
 RCS Business Messaging Best Practices Guidelines
A2P Monetisation Study
A2P SMS Features Guide
MEF study: Messaging at Work
Enterprise Mobile Messaging Guide
Future of Messaging Guide
Defending against SMiShing – Whitepaper
Messaging Fraud Report
A2P SMS Code of conduct
Whitepaper: The impact of RCS on SMS
MEF PSD2 Guideline
Mobile Messaging Report 2016

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