Enterprise Authentication Report
Global Intelligence for a Multichannel World
As enterprises shift to multichannel authentication, market transparency is disappearing.
GTC’s Enterprise Authentication Report cuts through the noise, providing the data-driven clarity needed to understand a complex ecosystem of SMS, WhatsApp, Flash Calls, and emerging bypass routes.
Why You Need Authentication Intelligence
The Structural Blind Spot
Enterprises today choose from a fragmented mix of channels (SMS, RCS, OTT, voice, etc.) to verify identities. Yet, MNOs and service providers struggle to track which channels their competitors are actually using in specific markets.
Our service uncovers
Channel Mix
Which brands are using which channels in specific markets.
Route Integrity
Identifying the distribution between legitimate paths and grey routes.
Market Shifts
Monthly data on the transition from SMS to Voice or OTT.
Germany Alternative Authentication Channels
2025
SIM Box
45%
40%
Telegram
3.4%
Viber
1.7%
TextToSpeech
1.7%
FlashCall
6.7%
Other
1.7%
What We Monitor
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Testing
Our framework uses in-house testing to provide a granular view of the authentication landscape:
Mobile Messaging
A2P SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram.
Voice
Flash Calls and TextToSpeech (TTS, A2P Voice).
Bypass Mechanisms
Identification of SIM Farms, SS7 bypass, and illegitimate routes.
Regional Adoption
Deep-dives into country-level channel preferences.
GTC Multi-Channel TEST FLOW SCHEMA
Process overview & execution steps
Phase 1: Enterprise Initiation
Authentications are initiated through active in-house testing representing typical enterprise environments (e.g., PayPal login or verification requests).
Phase 2: Transit Hub Entry
GTC intercepts and tracks original credentials, tracking packet routing attributes on the Service Provider/A2P Ingress layer.
Phase 3: Routing & Channel Selection
Signal branches into official operator pathways or gets bypassed through secondary dark routes (such as SIM Farms, OTT apps, or illegal SS7 tunnels).
Phase 4: Node Reception
Our cloud and physical test nodes placed across 160+ countries and 500+ networks capture incoming signals instantaneously.
Phase 5: Automated Integrity Verdict
The Report Engine compares transit codes to received tokens, extracting headers & content metrics to output detailed bypass route verdicts.
Global Reach & High-Density Testing
Our intelligence is powered by an extensive global testing footprint:
160+ Countries
Testing capabilities across all major global regions.
500+ Mobile Networks
Tracking routing decisions at scale.
Brand-Specific Testing
We perform the MSISDN-based authentication process for brands across various markets.
OTP channel split for selected brands
Worldwide
Other
SS7
Flash Call
TTS
RCS
Viber
Telegram
SIM Box
SMS
Comparison of eNPT / NPT / MQM
ENPT
Service Category Name
Enterprise Network Penetration Testing
Audit Core Focus
Detect enterprise-specific bypass routes
Strategic Purpose
Market insights on enterprise messaging channels
NPT
Service Category Name
Network Penetration Testing
Audit Core Focus
Identify marketed and potential bypass
Strategic Purpose
Firewall validation & revenue protection
MQM
Service Category Name
Messaging QoS Monitoring
Audit Core Focus
Detect service degradation impacting customer experience and reputation
Strategic Purpose
Revenue assurance & compliance
Who Benefits?
Mobile Operators (MNOs)
Reclaim lost revenue by understanding traffic trends and approaching enterprises for direct connectivity.
CPaaS & Aggregators
Adjust product strategy and market entry based on brand- and market-specific data.
Enterprises & Brands
Understand the leading practices in each market and adapt your own messaging accordingly.
Regulators
Gain essential visibility into non-compliant or fraudulent authentication flows.
Key Deliverables
Country & Network Reports
Detailed breakdown of the channel mix by market and MNO.
Brand-Specific Insights
Analysis of authentication strategies used by industry leaders.
Bypass Tracking
Identification of SIM Box and SS7 signaling bypass.
Trend Forecasting
12–36 month projections on channel shifts based on historical data.
