T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon just made it harder to steal from you – here's how

In today's digital world, online security is more important than ever, and it's great to see companies and mobile carriers stepping up to fight scams. Now, those efforts are reaching an even bigger scale.

A major industry initiative, Aduna – backed by leading telecom companies and Ericsson – has brought AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon together to roll out advanced network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for Number Verification and SIM Swap across the US.

This is a huge step forward for the mobile industry, with the country's biggest carriers teaming up to provide developers and businesses with powerful, standardized tools. These APIs will help build smarter, more secure apps and services to keep users protected.

Actually, for the first time, the three major US telecom operators are joining forces to support standardized, open-network APIs. The end goal? To boost interoperability, drive industry-wide innovation, and reshape the global digital landscape.

This partnership opens new doors for developers and businesses in the US, promising a reliable, carrier-grade solution for secure authentication. By reducing fraud risks and eliminating the need for expensive, fragmented verification methods, this initiative marks a big step toward a more seamless and safe digital experience.