Get with the program, MAN (Part 1)

The MAN program, a regulatory move against illegal robocalls in France, aims to reduce fraudulent robocalls by providing an efficient and reliable system for authenticating phone calls. Similar to the U.S. STIR/SHAKEN framework, a call is authenticated based on the originating number, and any calls made from that number will be signed with an A, B, or C based on the carrier's relationship with the calling party. The MAN program was developed as a collaborative effort between French telecom operators and the French Telecom Federation (FTT). Bandwidth is in the process of implementing a solution to satisfy MAN requirements while following a timeline to meet the deadline of July 25, 2023.