What are the main threats to mobile messaging revenues for Mobile Operators?

Guen_Rossi — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:23:47 GMT

Grey Routes	Use of Roaming Agreements to send A2P Messages.
Faking	Hiding the identity of submitting SMSC with a faked SMSC address. The destination network cannot track who sent a message, and messages cannot be billed correctly.
Spamming	Unsolicited MT messages sent to the operator´s subscribers. Often include premium rate number, e-mail address or URL.
Flooding	Large number of messages delivered to one or more of the operator´s subscribers, creating a denial of service attack to the operator network with loss of revenue, and costs related to fraud and spam.
SMS Spoofing	Fraudulent messages (MO) with a fake MSISDN are sent via the operator´s SMSC, causing lost revenue and negative impact on image.
SMS Malware	Illicit software download to mobile phones, via OTA or WAP push, may for example generate excessive traffic or send premium messages without the user’s knowledge.
SIM modem farms	Application traffic that is originated in the operator´s network, appearing to be P2P traffic, typically to take advantage of cheaper P2P bundles for sending application messages.
Mobile Number Portability dips-only	Routing information queries being made without any forward SMS for MNP dip purpose, providing information to external entities and consuming SS7 bandwidth for no valid reason.

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