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TELCO & eSIM

Free identity verification
for telco & eSIM.

Free unlimited Core KYC. SIM swap fraud prevention. Instant eSIM activation. Prepaid SIM registration. Biometric account protection.

No contracts or minimums500 free checks/month60-second sandbox

Technologies we use

ID Verification

Liveness

Phone Verification

AML Screening

NFC Verification

BY THE NUMBERS

14K+

Document Types

Verify subscriber identity documents from every market you operate in

$0.30

Per SIM Registration

The most cost-effective subscriber verification for prepaid and postpaid

48+

Languages

Localized verification flows for multilingual subscriber bases

PROVEN RESULTS

Trusted by Major Telecom Operators

80%

Cost Reduction

Crnogorski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom subsidiary) cut verification costs by 80% for 550K+ subscribers

550K+

Subscribers Verified

Full subscriber base verified with automated identity checks replacing manual processes

GSMA

Industry Recognition

Selected for Orange GSMA innovation programs for next-generation telecom verification

Identity Security for the Connected World

SIM swap fraud costs consumers billions and exposes carriers to liability. eSIM adoption demands instant digital activation. Didit provides the identity verification that prevents fraud while enabling seamless activation—with free Core KYC to get started.

80% cost reduction — Crnogorski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom) verified 550K+ subscribers.

Mass SIM registration at scale — batch API handles millions of re-verification campaigns.

Free 1:N face search catches subscription fraud and multi-account promotional abuse.

eSIM-ready remote verification — digital onboarding across app, web, and kiosk channels.

KEY BENEFITS

Telco-Scale Identity Verification

SIM Registration Compliance

Meet mandatory SIM registration laws rolling out across Africa, Asia, and Latin America with automated document verification and biometric capture at point of sale or via self-service.

Prepaid Activation at Scale

Verify millions of prepaid subscribers at $0.30 per check. Automated verification replaces manual document inspection at retail points, reducing errors and processing time.

eSIM Remote Verification

Enable fully remote eSIM activation with document verification and biometric face match via smartphone — no store visit required for identity-verified SIM provisioning.

Phone Number Verification

Combine identity verification with phone number ownership confirmation, creating a verified link between a subscriber's real identity and their mobile number.

IDENTITY SOLUTIONS

Secure Activation, Fraud Prevention

From prepaid SIM to enterprise accounts, verified identity protects carriers and customers. Free Core KYC for digital onboarding.

01

Free Unlimited Core KYC

Document verification + selfie liveness at no cost. Verify customers from 220+ countries with AI-powered extraction. Digital SIM activation with no per-verification fees. Get started immediately.

02

SIM Swap Fraud Prevention

Before processing SIM changes, biometrically verify the requester. Stop fraudsters who use social engineering to hijack phone numbers for account takeovers and 2FA bypass. Real-time authentication.

03

Instant eSIM Activation

Users verify identity and activate eSIM in a single mobile flow. No store visits, no shipping delays. Sub-2-minute verification to connected. Digital-first activation that matches the eSIM value proposition.

04

Prepaid SIM Registration

Many countries require verified identity for prepaid SIMs. Mobile-first verification meets regulatory requirements without store queues. Support for 220+ countries and 10,000+ document types.

05

Biometric Account Authentication

Replace passwords with face biometrics for account access, high-risk changes, and customer service authentication. Prevent account takeovers while improving customer experience.

USE CASES

How Telcos Use Didit

SIM Registration KYC

Verify subscriber identity at SIM purchase with document scanning and biometric face match, meeting ITU and national SIM registration mandates.

eSIM Remote Activation

Allow subscribers to activate eSIM profiles remotely with a fully digital identity verification flow, eliminating the need for in-store visits.

Postpaid Account Opening

Verify customer identity and run credit-relevant AML checks during postpaid contract sign-up, reducing fraud and bad debt.

Number Portability Verification

Confirm the identity of subscribers requesting number portability to prevent unauthorized port-out fraud and SIM swap attacks.

Mobile Money KYC

Verify users opening mobile money accounts on your telco platform, meeting central bank KYC requirements for financial services.

Retail Agent Verification

Verify the identity of authorized retail agents and dealers before granting access to subscriber management and SIM inventory systems.

BUILT FOR YOUR ROLE

Built for Telecom Regulatory & Digital Teams

VP Regulatory Affairs

SIM registration & compliance

THE CHALLENGE

Mandatory SIM registration laws are expanding globally. Deadlines are tight — millions of subscribers need verification. Non-compliance means service suspension and heavy fines. Need to support both new and existing subscribers.

HOW DIDIT HELPS

Mass SIM registration at scale — 550K+ subscribers verified for Crnogorski Telekom. 14,000+ document types for multi-national subscriber bases. Configurable workflows for new registrations and re-verification campaigns.

Head of Digital Channels

eSIM & digital onboarding

THE CHALLENGE

eSIM adoption requires remote verification. In-store verification is expensive and slow. Self-service onboarding reduces cost per acquisition. Need to verify across all channels — app, web, in-store, kiosk.

HOW DIDIT HELPS

Remote identity verification in <30 seconds. Works across all channels — mobile app, web, in-store kiosk. White-label UI matches your brand. Passive liveness — no awkward customer instructions.

CTO

BSS/OSS integration & scalability

THE CHALLENGE

Must integrate with BSS/OSS stack. Need to handle millions of verifications during re-registration campaigns. Legacy KYC providers can't scale for telecom volumes.

HOW DIDIT HELPS

RESTful API + webhooks integrate with any BSS/OSS. Auto-scaling handles campaign peaks. 99.99% uptime SLA. Batch API for mass re-verification. 60-second sandbox.

Head of Fraud Prevention

SIM swap & subscription fraud

THE CHALLENGE

SIM swap fraud enables account takeover. Subscription fraud with fake IDs costs millions. Multi-accounting for promotional abuse. Need to detect fraud at point of sale.

HOW DIDIT HELPS

200+ fraud signals detect fake IDs at point of sale. Free 1:N face search catches multi-accounters. Biometric re-verification for SIM swap requests. Real-time fraud scoring before activation.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Telecommunications Regulatory Compliance

Meet SIM registration mandates, anti-fraud regulations, and data protection requirements across all operating markets.

01

ITU SIM Registration Guidelines

Comply with International Telecommunication Union recommendations for mandatory SIM registration with identity verification across participating countries.

02

National SIM Registration Laws

Meet country-specific SIM registration requirements including Nigeria's NCC directive, Kenya's CA regulations, Brazil's Anatel rules, and India's DoT mandates.

03

GDPR / Data Protection

Zero biometric data storage after processing ensures compliance with data minimization principles. SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified for subscriber data handling.

04

Anti-SIM Swap Regulations

Support regulatory requirements for verifying subscriber identity before processing SIM swaps, preventing the fraud vector used in account takeover attacks.

Competitor Comparison

Why the World’s Smartest Companies Are Switching to Didit

Tired of outdated, overpriced, and opaque IDV providers? Didit delivers more features, fairer pricing, and instant access — all powered by our AI-native, developer-first platform. See how Didit stacks up against legacy vendors on both capabilities and cost.

didit
veriff
ID Verification
Yes
Yes
NFC Verification
Yes
Yes
Passive Liveness
Yes
Yes
Active Liveness
Yes
Yes
Reusable KYC
Yes
No
Face Match 1:1
Yes
Yes
AML Screening
Yes
Yes
AML Ongoing Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Proof of Address
Yes
Yes
Age Estimation
Yes
Yes
Phone Verification
Yes
No
IP Analysis
Yes
Yes
White Label
Yes
Yes
Blocklisting & Duplicated
Yes
Yes
Database Validation
Yes
Maybe
Data Retention
Unlimited
90d
Instant Sandbox Access
Yes
Maybe
Public API
Yes
No
Public Pricing
Yes
Maybe

Pricing Comparison (Aug 17, 2025)

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sumsub
Annual Commit
No
Yes
Minimum Monthly
$0
$149
Price per flow
ID + Liveness + Face Match
500 free / month
then$0.30²
$1.35
AML + Ongoing Monitoring
$0.27²
$0.57
Phone Verification
$0.10²
$0.28
Proof of Address (PoA)
$0.20²
$1.35

¹ Estimated, official pricing for that service not publicly available. ² Volume discounts available. Calculate your savings with the ROI calculator above.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified for enterprise trust

Our platform meets the highest international standards for information security, data privacy, and biometric accuracy.

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GDPR Compliant

Full EU data protection compliance

ISO 27001

ISO 27001

Information security management

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iBeta Level 1

PAD (liveness + face match)

Register Millions of Subscribers at $0.30 Each

SIM registration, eSIM activation, and mobile money KYC — all from a single API. Start with 500 free verifications per month.

TELECOM FAQ

Questions from Telecom Operators

Telecom providers use identity verification to prevent SIM swap fraud, identity abuse, and fraudulent account creation.