Our HLR database tracks all active mobile customers, including their numbers, service entitlements, and porting history. When a mobile device connects to the network, the Message Switching Center (MSC) uses the IMSI code to verify the subscriber’s service access based on their contract.
Your personal information in the HLR is shielded by top-tier security used by mobile carriers.
A company requests a lookup on a specific number. This would usually be via a third-party company or provider.
The provider queries the HLR database, via a mobile network operator. The database returns the available information.
The information is provided to the original requestor. The process takes just seconds for an individual lookup.
Depending on both local privacy laws and the nature of the service being provided to the end-user, the requesting party may receive all available HLR data or just a subset of it.
While some services offer Home Location Register lookup for one number at a time as part of a reverse phone lookup, others provide more sophisticated solutions.
These can include: bulk lookups for large batches of numbers at one time – which is especially useful for marketing and data clean-up and validation API integration used to automate the checking of the HLR database alongside other business processes.
Instantly detect fraud with real-time number verification
HLR lookups are highly effective when used alongside fraud prevention methods like device fingerprinting, velocity checks, and behavioural analysis. Together, these techniques offer a comprehensive view of potential risks, helping businesses better assess customer threat levels.
HLR lookups can reveal if a customer is using their phone in their usual location or roaming abroad, helping to detect suspicious activity when phone location doesn't match claimed whereabouts, indicating potential fraud.
Telogo provides operators with instant insights and control over system performance, ensuring effective management and quick response to issues.
HLR lookups verify if the mobile number provided by the customer is currently active. This can prevent issues related to abandoned or inactive numbers, which are often associated with fraudulent transactions or identity theft.
Integrating HLR lookups into fraud prevention systems through APIs allows companies to automate verification in real-time. This ensures quick fraud detection without disrupting the customer experience, providing instant feedback for faster, more informed decisions.
HLR lookups operate behind the scenes, making fraud detection transparent to the user. This means companies can verify key information without requiring additional steps from the customer, improving user experience while maintaining security.
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