Telefónica and TikTok collaborate to improve user safety

Telefónica and TikTok announced their A joint project designed to improve user security. This partnership will take advantage of Telefonica’s infrastructure by launching operations in Brazil with a view to expanding to other regions. The initial strategy will focus on streamlining the TikTok registration process, making it easier and safer via Open Getaway.

TikTok Security Improvements

The collaboration between Telefónica and TikTok is based on the use of the Telefónica network together with the Open Gateway, an idea conceived by the GSMA. Open floodgates are aimed at optimize the performance of telecommunications network capabilities in a compatible, intuitive and programmable way via *open and standardized APIs. Its goal is to enable service creators to introduce new applications and functions. This process benefits developers, businesses, end users and the entire digital ecosystem.

As a main goal, we will strive to optimize the user experience of TikTok by taking advantage of the Telefónica network in Brazil. Users will be able to register and access TikTok using their phone number. eliminating the need for SMS passwords or a third-party verification system. This will be possible thanks to Telefónica Open Gateway’s SIM Swap API, which will provide additional security.

On the other side, future joint projects They will allow TikTok to further improve the quality of service for its users, leveraging the power of the Telefónica network. It plans to integrate features such as device location services, fixed and mobile network optimization, blockchain-based transactions and edge computing solutions. All of them are offered under the Open Gateway and the CAMARA standard. This is the second alliance that Telefonica is announcing at MWC 2024.

Director of Open Gateway at Telefónica David del Val states: “This collaboration with TikTok is a great example How digital service providers can work with telecom companies to improve the security and usability of their products. Thanks to the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, application developers can access the full capabilities of our networks in a standard and consistent manner across all telecommunications companies. TikTok is the global benchmark for short-form video content, and we’re thrilled to be its partner. “We look forward to expanding this partnership into other markets and exploring new collaboration opportunities in the future.”

TikTok’s Global Head of Distribution Isaac Bess comments: “Open Gateway represents a huge step forward in providing a secure mobile ecosystem for users, creators and partners, and we are delighted to be partnering with Telefónica on this innovative project. Taking advantage of the Telefonica network and the CAMARA standard, we will be able to offer more convenient, safe and attractive services to our community in Brazil and beyond.

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