The Network Query service identifies which network a particular mobile phone number (MSISDN) belongs to, as well as providing an existence check for every MSISDN queried. Network Query is essential if Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is in place in a country. This service is also known as HLR Lookup, MNP Check or Number Lookup.

By using this service, Wireless Application Service Providers, MVNOs, MVNEs, SMS aggregators and resellers, mobile infrastructure providers and mobile operators can optimize their SMS routing and avoid cost and effort of messages returned due to MNP.

Avoid Costs of Returned Messages due to MNP

Network Query helps mobile service providers to optimize SMS routing and avoid cost and effort of messages returned due to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) by identifying invalid or unused numbers. This service validates mobile phone numbers before delivery of content or services, reducing the amount of failed SMS sending.

Mobile service providers in non-MNP countries can also take advantage of this service to validate the existence of mobile phone numbers before delivery of content or messaging services.

Real Time Identification

Available as a web service, Network Query provides information in real time. The service can also be provided as a batch interface, handling the validation of databases with large amounts of mobile numbers.

Additional MSISDN Information

Network Query also offers detailed information regarding the queried MSISDN such as the operator name and a list composed of all the operators assigned MNCs (Mobile Network Codes). Additionally, this service also features a modified search algorithm, which provides detailed information about a queried MSISDN even if the regarding mobile handset is switched off.

High Performance Validation of Mobile Phone Numbers

Network Query enables the MSISDN’ home network identification, providing a true international mobile number check service. Additionally, TynTec provides customers with technical support and customer care, which are available 24/7/365.

Services enabled by Network Query

• Optimization of message and voice calls routing
• Handling of failed messages and voice calls from routing
• Verification of existing database
• Reduction of failed SMS sending / dropped voice calls
• Real-time relay of sent messages or other billing records to a subscriber's network operator