First telco in Malaysia to collaborate with IPification, expanding access to secure network-based verification capabilities
PETALING JAYA, 16 JULY 2026 – As digital platforms face growing challenges from fake accounts, impersonation, account takeovers and online fraud, CelcomDigi Berhad ("CelcomDigi") continues to advance digital trust through secure network-based verification capabilities that help the world’s largest social media network verify users more seamlessly and securely.
Announced in conjunction with World AI Day today, the initiative highlights the growing importance of trusted identity verification as AI becomes increasingly embedded in digital experiences. As part of this effort, CelcomDigi is collaborating with IPification, a global leader in network-based authentication and mobile identity, to enable mobile number verification through trusted network APIs, helping create safer online experiences while strengthening user trust.
The solution combines CelcomDigi's trusted mobile network intelligence with IPification's authentication technology to verify that a mobile number is genuinely associated with the user, without relying solely on SMS One-Time Passwords (OTP). As the first telco provider in Malaysia to collaborate with IPification, CelcomDigi is making these network-based verification capabilities available through its API-as-a-Service offering, enabling top global social media platforms to strengthen identity verification during account registration, login and recovery. This helps reduce risks associated with fake accounts, identity fraud and account takeovers while delivering a faster and more seamless user experience.
T. Kugan, CelcomDigi’s Chief Innovation Officer said, “Trust is becoming one of the most important foundations of the digital economy, especially as AI is transforming how people interact, create and connect online. As we continue to lead the market and expand our API-as-a-Service capabilities, we are transforming our network into programmable digital infrastructure that powers innovation and creates value beyond connectivity. We are enabling enterprises and digital platforms to access trusted network APIs to build more secure, seamless and intelligent digital services.”
Stefan Kostic, Chief Executive Officer of IPification said, “CelcomDigi's leadership in opening trusted network capabilities through APIs makes them a natural partner for IPification. As our first telco partner in Malaysia, this collaboration marks an important milestone in expanding network-based authentication services in the market, enabling global digital platforms to verify users more securely while improving the customer experience.”
Strengthening online safety through trusted identity verification
Trusted identity signals play an important role in improving platform safety as social media platforms increasingly adopt AI to personalise content, detect harmful behaviour and combat scams. Mobile number verification provides an additional layer of assurance by helping platforms confirm that users are genuine, reducing risks associated with fake accounts, impersonation and fraud.
Potential use cases include:
• Seamless onboarding and account creation
• Protection against fake and duplicate accounts
• Stronger defence against account takeover and identity fraud
• More trusted AI-powered moderation and fraud detection
• Enhanced digital safety for consumers across online platforms
The latest initiative builds on CelcomDigi's growing portfolio of trusted network APIs, including phone number verification services available through Google's Firebase. As digital platforms continue to evolve and adopt AI-driven experiences, CelcomDigi remains committed to enabling safer, more trusted digital interactions through secure network capabilities that help businesses strengthen identity, protect users and build confidence online, while reinforcing the role of telecommunications networks in supporting Malaysia’s digital economy.
