Prelude Expands Its Onboarding Suite with Silent Network Authentication

Silent Network Authentication (SNA) is an advanced method for phone number verification that bypasses traditional one-time passwords (OTPs) by utilizing mobile network infrastructure, thus enhancing user experience and security. Offered by Prelude, SNA streamlines onboarding by eliminating OTP input, thereby reducing friction and increasing conversion rates, while providing robust protection against fraud such as SIM swapping and phishing. It operates by having the carrier verify the SIM and device against the number provided, making the process nearly instant and invisible to users. In cases where SNA is unsupported, Prelude's system automatically defaults to SMS or third-party apps like WhatsApp, ensuring a seamless verification experience. SNA is cost-effective, potentially cheaper than SMS, and meets multi-factor authentication requirements in regulated industries. Prelude aims to lead in this technology by integrating SNA into their onboarding flows, offering reliability, security, and scalability, with current availability in France and planned expansion to other European countries.