Authsignal Launched Number Verify Authentication Service
The new tool offers silent mobile network verification to reduce reliance on vulnerable SMS passcodes.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Telecommunications
Live Poll
Do you trust businesses more when they use verification methods other than SMS passcodes?
Authsignal has launched Number Verify, a service that enables businesses to authenticate users via mobile network data instead of SMS passcodes. The product is now available across major U.S. mobile carriers and in Australia through a partnership with Telstra.
Why it matters
NIST guidance now classifies SMS-based authentication as a restricted method, forcing organizations to adopt more secure alternatives. Number Verify provides a path for companies to meet these security requirements through silent network or SIM-based checks.
Authsignal processes more than 12 million authentication events each month across its 17-country operational footprint. The system leverages network data provided by Aduna to perform silent authentication or SIM card-based verification.
The players
Authsignal
An identity and authentication orchestration platform that currently operates in 17 countries.
Telstra
A major Australian telecommunications company that is providing carrier network access for the new service.
Aduna
A technology provider that offers a single platform for accessing carrier network data signals.
The details
Developed to bypass the vulnerabilities associated with traditional text-message codes, the service integrates directly into existing business risk logic and orchestration paths. Aduna acts as the central integration point for carrier network data, allowing for seamless verification across different mobile providers.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Authsignal officially launched the Number Verify service.
The Tech Race
This release follows the security standards set by NIST SP 800-63B-4. The service directly facilitates organizational compliance with the updated NIST guidance regarding restricted authenticators.
Users can expect a more secure and seamless login experience as businesses move away from SMS passcodes. This transition reduces the frustration of waiting for text messages and mitigates security risks like SIM-swapping for the end user.
The takeaway
Businesses are increasingly prioritizing silent authentication to improve security and user conversion rates. Organizations should review their existing SMS-based login flows to determine if they meet the stricter requirements established by modern security frameworks.
Further reading
For more information on current industry standards, visit our Telecommunications section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ChannelLife Australia.
Live Poll
Do you trust businesses more when they use verification methods other than SMS passcodes?
