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Globe, Pldt/Smart, and Dito Advance Anti-Scam Efforts with Gsma

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What Readers Should Know

Globe, PLDT/Smart, and DITO are working with GSMA on network protection and safer digital transactions. A separate proof of concept with Globe explores whether network signals can support earlier scam intervention.

Key Takeaways

  • The announcement was made at the November 4 GSMA summit in Manila.
  • Work covers network protection and transaction authentication.
  • Open Gateway adoption and practical use cases remain priorities.
  • Globe is participating in a Foundry proof of concept.
  • GSMA’s survey findings highlight consumer anxiety about scams.

Industry work focuses on network protection, transaction verification, and testing earlier intervention.

, PLDT/Smart, and DITO Telecommunity outlined efforts to strengthen protection against scams at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Manila on November 4, 2026.

The work covers three areas: protecting communications networks, strengthening digital transaction checks, and exploring whether network signals can help identify potential scams earlier.

The announcement comes amid consumer anxiety. According to the GSMA ASEAN Consumer Scam Report 2026, 76% of Filipino respondents say they “absolutely worry” about scams, while 62% report avoiding contact or transactions because of scam concerns.

These are survey findings about respondents’ experiences and attitudes, rather than a count of confirmed scam victims.

Protection at different stages

Through the GSMA United Against Scams Playbook, operators are working on prevention, detection, and response measures within their networks.

A second area involves GSMA Open Gateway capabilities, which can support businesses’ identity verification and authentication during transactions. The announcement identifies practical use cases and wider enterprise and government adoption as next steps.

The third area remains exploratory. GSMA is working with operators across ASEAN to assess whether network data and signals could support earlier identification of potential scam activity.

In the Philippines, that work includes a GSMA Foundry proof of concept with Globe. It should be understood as a test, rather than a fully deployed consumer service.

Trust requires cooperation

Julian Gorman, GSMA Head of Asia Pacific, said scams move across communications channels, digital platforms, and payment systems, requiring action across the wider digital ecosystem.

That makes cooperation relevant beyond telecommunications. Earlier signals are useful only when they can support an appropriate response by the organizations involved.

For consumers, the announcement points to work intended to make digital interactions safer. The outcome to watch is how these commitments and trials become operational tools, reach users, and demonstrate results.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Philippine operators are involved?

Globe Telecom, PLDT/Smart, and DITO Telecommunity.

What are the main areas of work?

Network protection, transaction verification, and exploring earlier intervention.

What can Open Gateway capabilities support?

Identity verification and authentication during digital transactions.

Is the Globe proof of concept already a nationwide service?

No. The announcement describes an exploratory proof of concept.

What did the consumer survey find?

Among Filipino respondents, 76% expressed strong worry about scams and 62% reported avoiding contact or transactions over scam concerns.

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