A SIM Swap API is a telecom network level interface that allows applications to check whether a mobile number’s SIM card was recently changed. This acts as a powerful fraud prevention signal because SIM swaps are a common method attackers use to hijack a victim’s phone number and override SMSbased authentication.
The API returns either:
Why SIM Swap APIs Matter
SIM swap fraud is a major vector for account takeovers, especially in banking, payments, crypto, and highvalue accounts. A recent SIM change is a red flag that the user’s identity might be compromised.
By checking SIM swap status during high-risk user actions (login, registration, password reset, fund transfer), businesses add a powerful second factor that goes beyond SMS.
FAQs
1. What is the SIM Swap API?
The SIM Swap API enables partners to check whether a SIM card has recently been swapped, helping prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions.
2. Why is SIM Swap verification important?
SIM swap fraud is commonly used to hijack accounts. Verifying recent SIM changes helps reduce:
3. What does the SIM Swap API return?
It typically returns:
Yes. The API provides near real-time data based on MTN network records.
Only authorized partners with:
No. It complements KYC. Best practice is to use both KYC and SIM Swap APIs together for stronger security.
7. How can I request for this solution
You must reach out to MTN Business through sales.rw@mtn.com
A KYC (Know Your Customer) API is a software interface that automates identity verification by connecting your digital systems (apps, websites, CRMs, onboarding platforms) to specialized verification services. It enables businesses especially banks, fintech and government platforms to verify user identity instantly, securely, and in compliance with regulation.
KYC APIs pull or validate data against trusted sources such as government registries, biometric databases, frauddetection systems, and document verification engines.
A KYC API is a critical tool for any digital business that needs to verify user identity quickly, securely, and costeffectively. It automates document checks, biometrics, database lookups, and compliance screening dramatically reducing onboarding time while strengthening fraud prevention.
FAQs
The KYC (Know Your Customer) API allows authorized partners to verify customer identity details (e.g. name, ID, MSISDN) in real time against MTN records.
Only approved partners/customers who have:
Typical fields include:
(Exact fields depend on the approved use case.)
4. Is customer consentrequired?
Yes. Customer consent is mandatory and must be obtained by the requesting party before any KYC verification.
Yes. The API uses secure authentication, encryption, and access controls in line with MTN and regulatory data-protection requirements.
You must reach out to MTN Business through sales.rw@mtn.com
Give your customers free access to your website or mobile application while your business covers the data usage.
MTN Sponsored Data is a service that allows businesses to offer their customers free access to specific websites or mobile applications. The business (sponsor) pays for the data used by the end-users, enabling users to browse the sponsored content without using their own data bundles.
Businesses purchase predefined data volumes such as 25GB, 50GB, 100GB, 500GB, or 1TB. These data volumes are used exclusively for accessing approved content such as URLs or apps. The end-user’s data usage on those platforms is zero-rated, while the sponsoring business covers the associated data costs.
Traditional data bundles are purchased by end-users for their own use. Sponsored Data, on the other hand, is purchased by a business and used by its customers to access that business’s content at zero cost to the end-user.
The service is designed for corporate customers, organizations, or digital service providers that want to:
Yes. Each customer can define the content scope, such as URLs, IP addresses, or applications that will be zero-rated under their sponsored data package.
| Package | Data Volume | Price (RWF) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored Data 25GB | 25GB | 200,000 |
| Sponsored Data 50GB | 50GB | 350,000 |
| Sponsored Data 100GB | 100GB | 470,000 |
| Sponsored Data 500GB | 500GB | 1,540,000 |
| Sponsored Data 1TB | 1,024GB | 2,100,000 |
End-users can browse sponsored apps or websites without using their own data bundles, ensuring seamless and cost-free access to digital services.
Yes. Each business gets an admin portal where they can:
Once the allocated data is fully consumed, the Sponsored Data session ends. Any additional browsing will use the end-user’s personal data bundle at normal rates.
Interested businesses can contact MTN’s Enterprise Business Unit (EBU) to register, provide business details, set up a billing account, and select a suitable data package.
Yes. Content must comply with MTN’s acceptable use policies and national regulations. Illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content cannot be sponsored.
You can request this solution by reaching out to MTN Business through:
Protect Your Business. Maintain Uptime. Ensure Resilience. In today’s digital world, uninterrupted access to online services is essential for business continuity and customer trust. As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most disruptive tactics used by malicious actors.
MTN Anti-DDoS Solution is a powerful, carrier-grade protection service designed to safeguard your digital assets, applications, and infrastructure from volumetric and sophisticated DDoS attacks in real time.
With MTN Anti-DDoS, customers benefit from uninterrupted service availability, reduced operational risk, and enhanced security posture, all backed by MTN’s 24/7 managed security support.
Threat Detection Using Global Intelligence – Our system leverages Arbor’s ATLAS Threat Intelligence and other analytics to identify known DDoS signatures, zero-day tactics, and volumetric spikes. It distinguishes between legitimate and malicious traffic.
Automatic Attack Detection & Redirection – Once a threat is detected, traffic is instantly redirected to scrubbing centers — either on premises (within your organization) or in the provider network — where malicious packets are filtered out and clean traffic is sent to your servers.
Multi-Layered Mitigation
The MTN Anti-DDoS solution neutralizes all major DDoS techniques, including:
• Volumetric, Protocol, Application-Layer and Reflection & Amplification Attacks
Real-Time Visibility & Reporting
Customers receive:
• Attack alerts and analytics
• Post-event reports for audits and compliance
Fully Managed by MTN Cybersecurity Experts
No in-house expertise required, MTN’s Security Operations Center (SOC) handles configuration, response, and support 24/7.
A comprehensive and hassle-free way to secure your servers against malicious traffic.
MTN firewall:
Toll Free: 3111
Email: sales.rw@mtn.com
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Acquire easy-to-use domain names and email address for your business/organization for a better customer engagement. Get a secure hosting facility with invaluable services and support for your company’s email by clicking the link below;
You can also visit any of our branches nationwide. Use our Store locator to find a branch near you.
MTN’s machine-to-machine services combines the power of a world class data network, a M2M service platform with advanced configuration, device management, control and monitoring tools such as Fleet management solutions, speed governors, alarms to deliver robust machine to machine services to corporate Rwanda.
| ID | Machine to Machine | Price (RWF ) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100MB for 30Day | 1,500 |
This is a service that enables IP connectivity over the MTN GSM network. the private APN is used by companies for data traffic to specific destinations. Run your remote merchandize sale points (POS) connected to your business applications with our Private APN. Enable your remote business mobile operations with MTN secure APN connectivity.
| ID | CPNET/POS | Price (RWF ) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300MB/Day for Monthly | 3,000 |
| 2 | 500MB/Day for monthly | 5,000 |
| ID | 4G Hybrid Data(Daily capped) | PRICE VAT INCL (RWF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100MBs Data flat fee offer | 2500 |
| 2 | 300MBs Data flat fee offer | 5000 |
| 3 | 500MBs Data flat fee offer | 10000 |
| 4 | 1GB Data flat fee offer | 12000 |
| 5 | 2GB Data flat fee offer | 18000 |
| 6 | 3GB Data flat fee offer | 25000 |
| 7 | 4GB Data flat fee offer | 32000 |
| 8 | 5GB Data flat fee offer | 40000 |
| 9 | 8GB Data flat fee offer | 55000 |
| 10 | 10GB Data flat fee offer | 80000 |
What is Hybrid Data ?
Hybrid data is a Postpaid data service on prepaid lines. Companies can buy internet for their employees on their prepaid lines and pay laterg
How can one check if hybrid data has been activated?
Dial *345#
Will company need to buy other lines for the employees specifically for this service?
Company may choose to buy other lines or let the employees remain with their normal prepaid simcards
What are the terms and conditions?
What is the validity period for MTN Hybrid Bundle?
It is a monthly subscription That is daily capped
Can a customer subscribe to other packages e.g: while having MTN Hybrid Data?
Yes, customer has flexibility to purchase normal prepaid bundles once daily cap is reached before the day ends.
How many packages for MTN Hybrid Data Bundle are available and what is the cost per Package?
There are different packages ranging from 100mb per day to unlimited. For more info call 3111 or email on sales.rw@mtn.com
Business Call Assist is a virtual IVR solution that allows companies to automatically configure the management of incoming calls and to direct the caller to the relevant department according to their needs. Business Call Assist offers several advantages to the companies:
| ID | Business Call Assist Service | Price (RWF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum 2 lines+1 Virtual Sim card | 25,000 |
| 2 | Additional Line | 5,000 |
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