Latin America and Caribbean
Viva Bolivia picks VOX Solutions for A2P SMS security
VOX-360 gateway deal gives Viva Bolivia stronger fraud protection. But firewalls may reshape market dynamics in Latin America.
Headline
VOX-360 gateway deal gives Viva Bolivia stronger fraud protection. But firewalls may reshape market dynamics in Latin America.
Context
VOX Solutions , based in Hong Kong, now holds an exclusive direct link for all international A2P SMS and voice traffic heading into Viva Bolivia’s network. This step is meant to stop unsolicited or “grey-route” traffic and lift service quality. VOX-360 is the tool behind this. It blocks flash-call fraud and helps Viva Bolivia turn A2P messaging into revenue. This fits with Viva’s goal to stay innovative.
Evidence
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Analysis
Marcelo Hassenteufel, Corporate Affairs Director at Viva Bolivia, said adding VOX-360 shows their long-term focus on fraud prevention and customer value. VOX Solutions’ CEO, Ehsan Ahmadi, said the goal is to help operators like Viva grow revenue and protect communication. Also Read: Europe’s telecom giants warn: 6G at risk without full access to upper 6 GHz band Also Read: Digital catapult joins 6G project to boost connectivity This partnership gives Viva Bolivia strong defences against A2P fraud and may help users get safer, better messaging and calls. VOX-360’s flash-call authentication is one of few tools of its kind on the market. There is also a wider industry trend. Exclusive “firewall” gateway deals like this are becoming more common in Latin America. They can limit competition and raise costs for local messaging firms. These agreements sometimes push up international A2P SMS rates dramatically and sideline smaller players.
Key Points
- Direct link, added protection: VOX-360 brings flash-call defences and SMS monetisation to Viva Bolivia’s network.
- Regional twist: Exclusive firewall deals like this raise fresh concerns about fairness in Latin American messaging markets.
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