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Grey Routes
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Use of Roaming Agreements to send A2P Messages.
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Faking
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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.
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Spamming
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Unsolicited MT messages sent to the operator´s subscribers. Often include premium rate number, e-mail address or URL.
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Flooding
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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.
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SMS Spoofing
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Fraudulent messages (MO) with a fake MSISDN are sent via the operator´s SMSC, causing lost revenue and negative impact on image.
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SMS Malware
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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.
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SIM modem farms
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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.
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Mobile Number Portability dips-only
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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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Sinch can help you address the above challenges. Contact your Account Manager for more information or if you have any questions.
