What is MNP and why is it important for my business?

MNP stands for Mobile Number Portability. It allows you to identify which carrier a number currently belongs to, regardless of its original prefix. This is vital for reliable communication routing and fraud prevention.

What information does the MNP API provide me?

The API identifies the current active mobile operator for a specific number and, in most cases, can also provide the name of the original operator (the donor network).

How up-to-date is the portability information?

Information is pulled from global portability databases that are updated continuously as users switch carriers. Plusmo's API ensures you receive data in real-time or with the lowest possible technical latency.

Does this API help with number validity?

Yes. By identifying the current operator, the API confirms that the number is real and active on a network, serving as a fundamental validation of operability for onboarding and database cleaning.

MNP API

In a market where Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the norm, the telephone number alone no longer indicates which operator a line belongs to. The Plusmo MNP API is the intelligent solution that instantly identifies the operator where the mobile line is currently active, regardless of the area code or the original operator. This allows you to direct your communications efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively, eliminating the need to request additional information from the user about their operator.

MNP API solves these problems by providing real-time network information.

How does Instant Operator Identification Work?

The Plusmo API integrates directly with the number portability databases in each market, ensuring that the active operator's information is the most accurate and up-to-date.

The Active Operator Verification Flow

1

Number Query

Your system, upon receiving a new mobile phone number (MSISDN) or before sending a message, triggers a query to the Plusmo API.

2

MNP Database Verification

The API accesses the portability network information to determine if the number has been moved from its original operator.

3

Instant Response

The API returns the key information: the current operator (Network) where the line is active.

4

Optimized Routing

Your system uses this information to:

Critical Use Cases: Efficiency and Cost Reduction

MNP API is an essential tool for any company that manages a high volume of mobile communications.

Financial Services (Fintech) and Authentication

- High Availability of OTPs: Sending One-Time Passcodes (OTPs) is critical. The MNP API ensures that your security messages reach customers instantly via the most direct route, avoiding delays that could invalidate the transaction.

- Improved User Experience: Eliminate the need for customers to manually select their operator during onboarding, making the process faster, smoother, and less error-prone.

Data Management and CRM

- Database cleansing: Use the API to periodically update your customer database, ensuring that operator information remains accurate for segmentation and analysis.

- Marketing Segmentation: Tailor specific offers and promotions based on customers’ network operators, when required by your marketing strategy.

Strategic Benefits of Integrating Plusmo MNP API

Cost Savings

Minimize unnecessary interconnection fees by ensuring that the lowest-cost route to the active operator is always used.

Delivery Reliability (Delivery Rate)

Increase the success rate of SMS and voice delivery by routing communications correctly on the first attempt.

Improved Customer Experience (CX)

Reduce waiting times and delivery failures, strengthening customer trust in your security and communication systems.

Simple Implementation

A fast, low-impact integration that delivers a high return on investment.

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