U Mobile has introduced SIM-based Phone Number Verification (PNV) on its ULTRA5G network, allowing businesses and app developers to verify a user’s mobile number instead of relying on SMS one-time password (OTP). The solution provides a more secure way to verify a user’s phone number since SMS OTP is not encrypted and can be phished or intercepted by malware.
The service is offered in partnership with Telenor Linx and is also available to developers using Google Firebase. According to U Mobile, the technology simplifies common processes such as account registration, login and mobile number verification while helping businesses reduce fraud risks.
Instead of waiting for an SMS and manually entering a verification code, users can have their mobile numbers verified directly through U Mobile’s network.
