In the news release, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon
Unveil First-Look at Future of Mobile Authentication, issued
Sept. 12, 2018 by AT&T Inc. over
PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the sixth and
seventh paragraph should read, "http://mobileauthtaskforce.com"
rather than, "https://mobileauthtaskforce.com" as originally issued
inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Unveil First-Look at Future
of Mobile Authentication Taskforce Website Launches, Connecting
Developers to Information and Resources
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mobile
Authentication Taskforce, comprised of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile
and Verizon, gives a first look at its authentication solution that
is less dependent on passwords to secure user accounts. The demo of
the taskforce's solution debuts today at Mobile World Congress
Americas 2018.
Developed collaboratively by the four largest U.S. wireless
carriers, the prototype reveals the taskforce's approach to
multi-factor authentication, which combines the carriers'
proprietary, network-based authentication capabilities with other
methods to verify a user's identity. Once the user signs up and
provides consent, the solution then generates a device-based ID
that serves as the user profile at the center of the authentication
process.
"This initiative expands upon our global operator initiative,
Mobile Connect, to bring standardized authentication and identity
services to the US market," said Alex
Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer, GSMA. "The solution aims
to deliver a seamless experience for service providers from many
sectors, helping to drive rapid adoption and scale."
The demo features three test apps for Mobile World Congress
Americas attendees to experience at the GSMA Innovation City. The
authentication solution demo showcases the experience within
mock-up banking, photo and social media apps. The three-day show is
taking place in Los Angeles from
Sept. 12-14, 2018.
Addressing user authentication-related risks could help
safeguard consumers from attacks designed to acquire login
credentials and mobile phone numbers for use in fraudulent schemes
such as phishing and social engineering. It could also help provide
businesses and consumers with extra layers of protection from
identity theft, bank fraud, fraudulent purchases and data
theft.
In conjunction with the prototype's unveiling, the taskforce
also launched a website to engage and onboard developers at
http://mobileauthtaskforce.com. Additionally, the four carriers are
exploring opportunities to offer other products that could use this
authentication technology.
For more information and guidance on joining the taskforce's
community of developers, please visit
http://mobileauthtaskforce.com. Experience a demonstration of the
prototype at GSMA's Innovation City at The Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall,
S1346.
About AT&T
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About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company
that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to
the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million
connections as of June 30, 2018 and
is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying
innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service
from a national carrier in the United
States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile
USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance
Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk
capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. You can learn
more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint
and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About T-Mobile
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is
redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services
through leading product and service innovation. Our advanced
nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences
to 75.6 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on
quality and value. Based in Bellevue,
Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and
MetroPCS. For more information, please visit
http://www.t-mobile.com.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, generated
$126 billion in 2017 revenues. The
company operates America's most reliable wireless network and the
nation's premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated
solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches
people around the world with a dynamic house of media and
technology brands.
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