Security threats in Prepaid Mobile

TL;DR

This paper discusses the security threats, challenges, and countermeasures associated with prepaid mobile communication systems, which are increasingly prevalent in emerging markets and rely on converged billing technologies.

Contribution

It provides an overview of prepaid mobile techniques, identifies security challenges, and explores potential countermeasures in the context of 3G networks and emerging markets.

Findings

Prepaid services are rapidly expanding in global markets.

Security threats pose significant risks to prepaid mobile systems.

Countermeasures are essential for safeguarding prepaid mobile communications.

Abstract

Recent communications environment significantly expand the mobile environment. Prepaid mobile services for 3G networks enables telecommunication to sign up new users by utilizing the latest in converged billing technologies. The worldwide mobile communication market is exploding, and 50 percent of subscribers are expected to use prepaid billing . Prepaid services are driving mobile communication into emerging markets such as South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Gulf Countries. Prepaid phone service requires a user to make payment before calling. It is quite common to get prepaid SIM cards on every major Network. This paper discuss about various prepaid techniques, challenges and countermeasures in prepaid mobile communication system .