GSMA Open Gateway Joint Initiative in Poland: Mobile Operators Collaborate to Transform Fraud Prevention and Ensure Customer Security

T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play Join Forces within Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunication (PIIT) to Introduce Network APIs, Setting a New Standard in Poland for Market Safety and Innovation

Warsaw, 25 February 2026 – In collaboration, T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play, Poland’s leading mobile operators, have united in discussion under Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunication to work on a joint open standard of innovative network APIs under the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. This collaboration brings a new era of enhanced digital security and fraud prevention to the market, demonstrating the mobile industry’s commitment to protecting the identities and online safety of mobile customers in Poland, while driving progress in the digital economy.

This mobile industry initiative marks a milestone for Poland’s telecommunications sector, as market leaders come together to deliver Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs. Through this shared effort, T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play are working to empower businesses with solutions unlocking new possibilities to combat fraud and safeguard online experiences.

Revolutionizing Digital Security with Joint Innovation

Based on the CAMARA standard, developed by Linux Foundation and GSMA, Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs represent powerful tools for combating fraud and improving authentication processes.

• Number Verification: Designed to securely and automatically verify user’s phone number (MSISDN) during login processes or onboarding. This API gives users the option to authenticate without SMS-based one-time passwords; by streamlining authentication into an automated background process, businesses can deliver a smoother user experience while reducing vulnerabilities associated with manual input methods.
• SIM Swap: Built to detect when a mobile number has been recently linked to a new SIM card, this API helps enterprises mitigate account takeover fraud - particularly for sensitive transactions in sectors like financial services. Businesses can use this tool to enhance their security protocols and ensure safer interactions with customers.

Fraud Prevention and Seamless Experiences

The T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play collaboration has made it possible to launch solutions that are redefining security standards in Poland’s mobile services market. By introducing these APIs, they address critical challenges and they provide enterprises and developers with reliable tools for customer protection.

The initiative is open to financial institutions, fintech companies, digital service providers and other organizations seeking to strengthen fraud prevention capabilities.

At the same time, the new services promote simplicity and interoperability, enabling digital platforms across Poland to deliver faster, safer, and frictionless user experiences. Later this year, T-Mobile, Orange, Play and Plus will take innovation a step further with the introduction of Number Verification v2, expanding its functionality to third-party connections like WiFi and VPN, further enhancing its impact on the market. 

A Unified Commitment to Market Safety and Growth

This collaboration underscores a shared vision of fostering safety and growth within Poland's mobile ecosystem.  By joining forces T-Mobile, Orange, Plus and Play showcase the power of industry collaboration in delivering added value to customers and enterprises alike.

Global Perspectives Through GSMA Open Gateway

The joint initiative aligns with the global GSMA Open Gateway, a framework unveiled at MWC23 Barcelona that unites telecommunications networks worldwide through programmable APIs. With 85 operator groups representing 300 networks and 80% of mobile connections globally, the initiative further amplifies the value of the services launched in Poland, enabling developers to expand internationally and drive revenue opportunities beyond borders.

Industry Leaders Comment on the Collaboration:

Dorota Kuprianowicz-Legutko, SVP, T-Mobile Polska said: “At a time when cyberthreats are growing at an unprecedented pace, collaboration remains our strongest defense. Protecting our customers is our highest priority, and this initiative - supported by the joint efforts of all major Polish operators - allows us to significantly strengthen the security of millions of people across the country. It also creates a safer environment for financial institutions, helping them better protect their customers from emerging digital threats.”

Piotr Jaworski, Management Board Member in charge of Network and Technology at Orange Polska, said: “We are joining forces with telecommunications operators for the common good of strengthening the digital security of our customers, particularly in preventing fraud. Our collaboration shines a spotlight on what can be achieved when industry leaders come together for the customers safety. With these APIs, we’re also creating meaningful change for enterprises, based on proven implementations in other markets”

Michał Ziółkowski, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Play, said: "This partnership brings together a shared approach to shaping more resilient and secure digital ecosystem. By combining industry-leading expertise, we deliver solutions that build lasting trust and create tangible value for customers in an increasingly complex digital world."

Andrzej Abramczuk, Management Board Member, Plus: "This joint initiative by Plus, Play, Orange and T-Mobile is an important step towards creating a safer market for the services we provide to millions of customers in Poland. It demonstrates that the telecommunications industry can work together effectively to protect customers and support the development of innovative services. We are delighted to be co-creating standards that will genuinely raise the level of security and trust in the digital world."

Henry Calvert, Head of Networks, GSMA, said: “This aligned market launch of anti-fraud and verification CAMARA APIs by Poland’s leading mobile operators will make it easier for banks and other online commerce sites to protect customers safe from the growing threat of digital scams. GSMA Open Gateway brings the industry together to offer APIs in a standardized, global manner. This enables developers to accelerate the creation and commercialization of applications across multiple markets, while delivering more secure, seamless and simple user experiences.”