Araxxe is a leading provider of fraud detection and revenue assurance services for telecoms operators around the world. Utilizing our global network of test call generators, we help operators maximize profits through the identification of interconnect fraud and minimization of billing errors.

Stay tuned to our feed over the next four weeks!

• Episode #1 – International Wholesale market overview
• Episode #2 – Why monitor the quality of your outbound international traffic?

Araxxe is a leading provider of fraud detection and revenue assurance services for telecoms operators around the world. Utilizing our global network of test call generators, we help operators maximize profits through the identification of interconnect fraud and minimization of billing errors.

Stay tuned to our feed over the next four weeks!

• Episode #1 – International Wholesale market overview
• Episode #2 – Why monitor the quality of your outbound international traffic?
• Episode #3 – How can Araxxe help Monitoring Transit Carrier Quality 
• Episode #4 – From Testing to Mitigation Actions

Episode 1: International Wholesale market overview

Facing downward pressures in the wholesale market, some transit carriers have increased traffic volumes terminated via ‘grey routes’ to improve margins at the expense of the mobile network operator.

Source: https://blog.telegeography.com/a-whole-lot-of-wholesale-voice-market-data

To get more insights on this issue, keep an eye on our feed!
NEXT WEEK: Check Episode #2: "Why monitor the quality of your outbound international traffic?"

Save the date and join us on April 6th, 4:00 pm CEST (Paris) | 8:00 am CDT (Mexico City) / to learn How Operators Can Use Testing to Enhance A2P SMS Fraud Controls. Click here to register.

During our webinar we will explain:

• How Araxxe identifies Fraud via Testing
• Corrective actions to be taken by operators to reduce fraud
• Case Study – How Testing was Used by a European Operator to Increase Revenue
• Best Practices – Combining Testing with Firewall Solutions ...

Save the date and join us on April 6th, 4:00 pm CEST (Paris) | 8:00 am CDT (Mexico City) to learn How Operators Can Use Testing to Enhance A2P SMS Fraud Controls.
Click here to register.

During our webinar we will explain:

• How Araxxe identifies Fraud via Testing
• Corrective actions to be taken by operators to reduce fraud
• Case Study – How Testing was Used by a European Operator to Increase Revenue
• Best Practices – Combining Testing with Firewall Solutions 

Araxxe’s Observatory monitors A2P SMS traffic towards 316 operators in over 122 countries on five continents.
When fraud is happening, it’s on our radar!

If you want to know more, join our webinar on April 6th, 4PM, Paris time.

When fraud is detected here are some corrective actions we advise operators to take...

When fraud is detected here are some corrective actions we advise operators to take:

Disconnect and block fraudulent channels used to carry SMS Bypass fraud

• Disconnect fraudulent subscriptions (on-net).
• Advise Other local operators (OLO’s) and International Operators (OIO’s) about fraudulent subscriptions identified, request disconnection.
• Block spoofed CLI’s
• Block Suspicious GT in SMS Firewall

Address issue upstream at Origin

• Contact large Prime Origins (e.g., Facebook) and negotiate termination agreement based on findings.
• Contact SMS Aggregators (e.g., SMS Bulk) and negotiate termination agreement based on findings (or consider litigation).
   

Address issue within operator Protection Systems

• Refine profile in SMS firewall AI controls based on detected cases (for all cases)
• Refine alert thresholds in FMS based on detected cases (for all cases)

Araxxe’ testing is completely independent, unlike others, we have no financial connection to any SMS aggregator or SMS firewall provider.