What does Telesign do?

Telesign is a communications platform as a service (CPaaS) company that specializes in digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and secure communications solutions for enterprises globally. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Marina del Rey, California, Telesign became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BICS in 2017 and is now part of Proximus Global as of January 2025. The company offers a range of services through developer-friendly APIs, including user verification, fraud detection using machine learning, and secure communications across various channels. Telesign verifies over five billion unique phone numbers each month, covering more than 230 countries and territories. With a strong customer base that includes two-thirds of the largest global brands, Telesign plays a crucial role in securing billions of end-user accounts and facilitating effective customer engagement.