5G Technology World

  • 5G Technology and Engineering
  • FAQs
  • Apps
  • Devices
  • IoT
  • RF
  • Radar
  • Wireless Design
  • Learn
    • 5G Videos
    • Ebooks
    • EE Training Days
    • FAQs
    • Learning Center
    • Tech Toolboxes
    • Webinars/Digital Events
  • Handbooks
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Resources
    • Design Guide Library
    • EE World Digital Issues
    • Engineering Diversity & Inclusion
    • Engineering Training Days
    • LEAP Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

T-Mobile’s ‘Caller Verified’ Expands to 7 More Smartphones

By Bevin Fletcher | March 8, 2019

T-Mobile launched  free scam protection services two years ago, and has now expanded its ‘Caller Verified’ feature to seven additional devices.

Caller Verified debuted in January and is T-Mobile’s implementation of the FCC-recommended STIR/SHAKEN standards to alert mobile users of and prevent against likely spam or scam calls.

The latest phones to get the feature include Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+, and will soon roll out to the Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+, along with the LG G8 ThinQ and LG Airsto3.

Tax season (now through April 15) is ripe with aggressive scams and number-spoofing known IRS numbers, according to T-Mobile. The feature uses network-level technology that prevents spoofed IRS calls before a customer gets them. Instead of an app, the carrier uses an in-line database that’s updated every six minutes on its network, together with advanced spoofing detection technology.

T-Mobile said that this year the operator has alerted customers of 225 million likely scam calls per week, and more than 10 billion in the two years since launching its spam protection service.

“Scam calls are an industry-wide problem, and it seems like we’re the only ones taking this threat seriously,” said John Legere, CEO of T-Mobile, in a statement. “The other guys make customers do the work to stay safe from scammers. If AT&T or Verizon customers want scam protection, they’ve gotta download an app, which only protects them as well as the last app update. We’re fighting scammers at the network level, and we update our defenses every 6 minutes, so T-Mobile customers are constantly protected – without having to do a single thing.”


Filed Under: Devices

 

Next Article

← Previous Article
Next Article →

Related Articles Read More >

High-directivity couplers optimized for 225 – 750 MHz applications
Integrated into IoT devices, iSIM poised to make inroads
Triple-radio and multiprotocol MCUs add application processors
5G vectors
How RedCap fits into 5G and IoT

Featured Contributions

  • Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
  • Wireless engineers need AI to build networks
  • Why AI chips need PCIe 7.0 IP interconnects
  • circuit board timing How timing and synchronization improve 5G spectrum efficiency
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
More Featured Contributions

EE TECH TOOLBOX

“ee
Tech Toolbox: Internet of Things
Explore practical strategies for minimizing attack surfaces, managing memory efficiently, and securing firmware. Download now to ensure your IoT implementations remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.

EE LEARNING CENTER

EE Learning Center
“5g
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for EE professionals.

Engineering Training Days

engineering
“bills
5G Technology World
  • Enews Signup
  • EE World Online
  • DesignFast
  • EDABoard Forums
  • Electro-Tech-Online Forums
  • Microcontroller Tips
  • Analogic Tips
  • Connector Tips
  • Engineer’s Garage
  • EV Engineering
  • Power Electronic Tips
  • Sensor Tips
  • Test and Measurement Tips
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy

Search 5G Technology World