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India’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) received international recognition at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona for its indigenous AI-driven telecom fraud detection platform “FraudPro.” The solution was shortlisted among the top finalists at the prestigious Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards, highlighting India’s growing capabilities in telecom innovation and cybersecurity.

About Mobile World Congress (MWC)

• The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest global event for the mobile communications industry, organised annually by the GSMA in Barcelona, Spain.
• It brings together telecom operators, technology companies, and policymakers to showcase innovations in mobile technologies and digital connectivity.
• Recognition at this platform indicates global validation of technological innovation and industry impact.

FraudPro: AI-Driven Fraud Detection Solution

FraudPro is an indigenous telecom fraud detection platform developed by C-DOT using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.

Key Features

• AI-powered analytics: Uses machine learning algorithms to analyse telecom data and identify suspicious patterns.
• Real-time fraud detection: Detects fraudulent activities such as fake SIM registrations and telecom identity misuse.
• Facial deduplication technology: Identifies multiple connections obtained using the same identity or biometric information.
• Enhanced telecom security: Helps telecom operators prevent fraud, identity theft, and SIM-based scams.

Significance

• Strengthens digital trust and cybersecurity in telecom networks.
• Supports government efforts to curb telecom-related financial fraud and cybercrime.
• Demonstrates India’s ability to build indigenous telecom security technologies.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

Establishment and Institutional Structure

• Established: August 1984
• Nature: Autonomous telecom R&D organisation under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
• Legal status: Registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and recognised as a Public Funded Research Institution (PFRI) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

Objectives

• Develop indigenous telecom technologies suited to India’s diverse communication needs.
• Promote self-reliance in telecom infrastructure.
• Strengthen domestic capability in digital networks, cybersecurity, and emerging telecom technologies.

Major Areas of Work

1. Telecom Technology Research

C-DOT develops technologies in:

• Optical communication systems
• Switching and routing technologies
• Wireless networks and broadband systems
• Cybersecurity solutions

2. Rural Connectivity: Developed Rural Automatic Exchanges (RAX) and other technologies that expanded telecommunication services in rural India during the early telecom revolution.

3. Technology Transfer: Transfers developed technologies to domestic manufacturers, helping build India’s telecom manufacturing ecosystem.

4. Emerging Technologies

Current research areas include:

• 5G and future 6G technologies
• Artificial Intelligence-based network management
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication
• Quantum-secure communication and cybersecurity solutions

5. Support to National Digital Initiatives

C-DOT technologies support key programmes such as:

• Digital India
• BharatNet
• Smart Cities Mission
• Make in India