MEO Open Network APIs Use Cases

API Number Verification

Please verify that the mobile number provided matches the device you are using to access the app.

SIM Swap API

Check whether the card has been recently replaced SIM before authorizing a transaction considered high-risk.

Device Location and " Roaming " Status

Use location signals and roaming as additional factors in assessing the context of the operation.

More information to help you decide. Less friction for customer.

Combine mobile network signals with your risk analysis and authentication mechanisms.

Financial Services

Fraud Prevention and Transaction Authentication

Enhance security during onboarding, login, account recovery, and authorization of critical operations using information validated by the mobile network.

Use cases:

• Digital onboarding and mobile number verification
• Login and Secure Account Recovery
  
• Detection of recent changes to SIM
• Risk Assessment Before Transfers or Payments
• Identification of changes to the device or the operating environment

Number Verification

Digital Identity

Objective:

Digital identity verification using a cell phone number.

Available operations:

Verify

Check to see if the card number provided matches the card number currently in use.

Check

Enhanced security for authentication services.

SIM

Fraud prevention

Objective:

Detection of situations potentially associated with fraud and card theft.

Available operations:

Retrieve SIM Swap

This feature allows you to check the activation date of your SIM (physical) card to see if it has been recently replaced.

Check SIM Swap

Enhanced security based on validation of the physical " SIM " card swap.

Location Retrieval

Location

Objective:

Confirmation of a mobile device's approximate location to enhance security, validate transactions, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Retrieval

Returns the geographic area where the user's SIM card or mobile device is located—a circle defined by coordinates (latitude and longitude) and a radius.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Location Verification

Location

Objective:

Verification that a mobile device is located at a specific location to enhance security, validate operations, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Verification

Returns true or false when asked to check whether a device is within a specific area.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Device Reachability Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Checking a device's mobile connectivity to ensure service continuity and improve operational management.

Available operation:

Read

Checks whether the device is accessible vi text, mobile data, or both.

Particularly useful for monitoring IoT devices, validating connectivity, and detecting outages.

Device Roaming , Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Monitoring the operational status and availability of devices.

Available operation:

Retrieval

Retrieves the device's " roaming " status and country information, when applicable.

Enhanced level of remote control and monitoring of equipment.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.

E-commerce and Retail

More secure billing, payments, and deliveries

Strengthen the validation of customers for new registrations, high-risk purchases, account changes, and password recovery by using signals obtained directly from the mobile network.

Use cases:

• Mobile Number Validation During Registration
• Preventing the Creation of Fake Accounts
• Account Recovery Protection
• Payment Risk Analysis
• Location Confirmation for Deliveries or Pickups
• Identification of the device used

Number Verification

Digital Identity

Objective:

Digital identity verification using a cell phone number.

Available operations:

Verify

Check to see if the card number provided matches the card number currently in use.

Check

Enhanced security for authentication services.

SIM

Fraud prevention

Objective:

Detection of situations potentially associated with fraud and card theft.

Available operations:

Retrieve SIM Swap

This feature allows you to check the activation date of your SIM (physical) card to see if it has been recently replaced.

Check SIM Swap

Enhanced security based on validation of the physical " SIM " card swap.

Location Verification

Location

Objective:

Verification that a mobile device is located at a specific location to enhance security, validate operations, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Verification

Returns true or false when asked to check whether a device is within a specific area.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.

Digital Services

Mobile Authentication and Account Protection

Verify the link between the mobile number and the device being used, detect recent changes to SIM , and use additional security measures to protect access, account recovery, and sensitive operations.

Use cases:

• Login and Mobile Authentication
• Secure Account Recovery
• Protection Against Account Takeover
• Validation of Contact Information Changes
• Step-up authentication for high-risk transactions
• Reducing reliance solely on receiving codes through other channels
  

Number Verification

Digital Identity

Objective:

Digital identity verification using a cell phone number.

Available operations:

Verify

Check to see if the card number provided matches the card number currently in use.

Check

Enhanced security for authentication services.

SIM

Fraud prevention

Objective:

Detection of situations potentially associated with fraud and card theft.

Available operations:

Retrieve SIM Swap

This feature allows you to check the activation date of your SIM (physical) card to see if it has been recently replaced.

Check SIM Swap

Enhanced security based on validation of the physical " SIM " card swap.

Device Roaming , Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Monitoring the operational status and availability of devices.

Available operation:

Retrieval

Retrieves the device's " roaming " status and country information, when applicable.

Enhanced level of remote control and monitoring of equipment.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.

Media, Gaming, and Digital Platforms

Account Protection and Abuse Prevention

Protect gaming, streaming, and premium content accounts by verifying mobile phone numbers, detecting recent changes to SIM , and identifying the device being used.

Use cases:

• Premium Account Protection
• Preventing the misuse or hijacking of accounts
• Secure Credential Recovery
• User verification for prizes, contests, or events
• Device Change Detection
  

Number Verification

Digital Identity

Objective:

Digital identity verification using a cell phone number.

Available operations:

Verify

Check to see if the card number provided matches the card number currently in use.

Check

Enhanced security for authentication services.

SIM

Fraud prevention

Objective:

Detection of situations potentially associated with fraud and card theft.

Available operations:

Retrieve SIM Swap

This feature allows you to check the activation date of your SIM (physical) card to see if it has been recently replaced.

Check SIM Swap

Enhanced security based on validation of the physical " SIM " card swap.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.

Transportation and Logistics

Location and Status of Devices in the Field

Obtain or verify the approximate location of mobile devices and check their accessibility status, or visit roaming to support logistics operations and location-based services.

Use cases:

• Validating the location of a delivery or pickup
• Location of equipment on-site
• Confirmation of presence in a geographic area
• Checking the device's accessibility status
• Equipment Identification in roaming
• Support for the management of teams and mobile assets
  

Location Retrieval

Location

Objective:

Confirmation of a mobile device's approximate location to enhance security, validate transactions, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Retrieval

Returns the geographic area where the user's SIM card or mobile device is located—a circle defined by coordinates (latitude and longitude) and a radius.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Location Verification

Location

Objective:

Verification that a mobile device is located at a specific location to enhance security, validate operations, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Verification

Returns true or false when asked to check whether a device is within a specific area.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Device Reachability Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Checking a device's mobile connectivity to ensure service continuity and improve operational management.

Available operation:

Read

Checks whether the device is accessible vi text, mobile data, or both.

Particularly useful for monitoring IoT devices, validating connectivity, and detecting outages.

Device Roaming , Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Monitoring the operational status and availability of devices.

Available operation:

Retrieval

Retrieves the device's " roaming " status and country information, when applicable.

Enhanced level of remote control and monitoring of equipment.

Health and Sensitive Services

Identity and Secure Access

Strengthen user authentication for access to portals, applications, and digital services that handle sensitive information, using consent mechanisms and signals obtained through the mobile network.

Use cases:

• Secure Access to Healthcare Portals
• Validation of the user's cell phone number
• Secure Account Recovery
• Protection Against Identity Theft
• Additional Confirmation for Sensitive Transactions
• Transparent management of permissions, where applicable

Number Verification

Digital Identity

Objective:

Digital identity verification using a cell phone number.

Available operations:

Verify

Check to see if the card number provided matches the card number currently in use.

Check

Enhanced security for authentication services.

SIM

Fraud prevention

Objective:

Detection of situations potentially associated with fraud and card theft.

Available operations:

Retrieve SIM Swap

This feature allows you to check the activation date of your SIM (physical) card to see if it has been recently replaced.

Check SIM Swap

Enhanced security based on validation of the physical " SIM " card swap.

Location Verification

Location

Objective:

Verification that a mobile device is located at a specific location to enhance security, validate operations, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Verification

Returns true or false when asked to check whether a device is within a specific area.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Device Roaming , Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Monitoring the operational status and availability of devices.

Available operation:

Retrieval

Retrieves the device's " roaming " status and country information, when applicable.

Enhanced level of remote control and monitoring of equipment.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.

Industry and IoT

Identification and Status of Connected Devices

Identify the mobile equipment used in operations and check its accessibility status or visit roaming to support asset monitoring and operational management.

Use cases:

• Identification of Mobile Equipment
• Check availability via mobile data or text
• Equipment Detection in roaming
• Confirmation of Asset Location
• Management of Devices Installed in the Field
• Support for detecting unexpected changes in equipment

Location Retrieval

Location

Objective:

Confirmation of a mobile device's approximate location to enhance security, validate transactions, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Retrieval

Returns the geographic area where the user's SIM card or mobile device is located—a circle defined by coordinates (latitude and longitude) and a radius.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Location Verification

Location

Objective:

Verification that a mobile device is located at a specific location to enhance security, validate operations, and support location-based services.

Available operation:

Location Verification

Returns true or false when asked to check whether a device is within a specific area.

Enhanced security based on location or location-based services.

Device Reachability Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Checking a device's mobile connectivity to ensure service continuity and improve operational management.

Available operation:

Read

Checks whether the device is accessible vi text, mobile data, or both.

Particularly useful for monitoring IoT devices, validating connectivity, and detecting outages.

Device Roaming , Status

Device Monitoring

Objective:

Monitoring the operational status and availability of devices.

Available operation:

Retrieval

Retrieves the device's " roaming " status and country information, when applicable.

Enhanced level of remote control and monitoring of equipment.

Device Identifier

Device Identification

Objective:

Identification and characterization of mobile devices.

Available operations:

Retrieve identifier

Get details about the specific device used by a mobile subscriber, including the IMEI/IMEISV and the device type.

Retrieve type

Enhanced level of equipment inspection and monitoring.