Telesign APIs

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Telesign APIs deliver global verification and programmable communications as a service, including SMS, Voice, and phone number intelligence.

Target Customer

{"Developers","Technical Product Managers"}

Key Differentiator

Continuous Trust framework with global reach (230+ countries), exclusive partnerships and diverse mobile identity data sets, risk-based verification, and a unified API that combines intelligence, verification, and multi-channel messaging.

Implementation Timeline

Implementation can begin quickly with code samples and free trials; users can test APIs via browser-based Explorers or code samples, with account setup described as taking minutes.

Pain Points

1Frictionful or insecure onboarding and sign-up experiences
2Fraud risk including synthetic identity, account takeover, and IRSF
3Need for reliable, global, multi-channel communication and verification at scale

Key Features

1Verify API (risk-based verification and MFA)
2Silent Verification
3Verify Plus (risk-based assessment integrated with OTP delivery)
4Messaging API (SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, RCS)
5Phone ID (identity data and phone number intelligence)
6Intelligence (real-time digital and behavioral signals)
7Phone Numbers and Number Masking
8Voice API
9Omnichannel engagement and routing (waterfall approach for delivery)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Developer
2Technical Product Manager

Competitive Advantages

1Global reach across 230+ countries and territories
2Trusted by 2/3 of the largest brands in the world
3Largest and most diverse mobile identity data sets
4Waterfall routing to improve delivery rates and reduce message failures
5Risk-based verification, bot/fake user detection, and IRSF protection
6Unified access to multiple capabilities via a single API (Intelligence + Verify APIs)
7Developer-friendly trial and testing options (free trial, code samples, API Explorers)

Key Benefits

1Frictionless onboarding with robust verification

2Global verification across 230+ countries

3Fraud protection including bot detection and IRSF

4Omnichannel communications with reliable delivery

5Real-time risk signals to inform decisions

Additional Product Information

Product Description

APIs delivering global verification, identity, and programmable communications as a service (SMS, Voice, and phone number intelligence) for onboarding, authentication, and fraud protection.

Target Market

Global brands and enterprises seeking onboarding efficiency, secure authentication, fraud protection, and omnichannel communications

Unique Value Proposition

Continuous Trust: globally distributed verification and risk intelligence integrated with omnichannel communications, enabling secure, low-friction customer experiences at scale

Technical Requirements

REST APIs with API keys; HTTP Basic authentication; example: POST /v1/verify/sms; supports multiple channels (SMS, Voice, Messaging); 230-country coverage; browser-based API Explorers for testing; free trial available

Pricing Model

Pay-as-you-go with no contracts; Volume discounts; Free trial accounts with test credits; SMS/Voice pricing based on destination

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