ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Episode 19 of Whiskey & Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Bart Goethals, Sales Engineering Lead at TMT ID, to discuss one of the most important developments in telecom today: Network APIs.
Bart shares his journey from Belgium's telecom industry to the United States, his work with international carriers, and how mobile operators are becoming a critical part of the fight against fraud, account takeovers, and digital identity abuse.
The conversation explores how carriers can monetize network data, why enterprises are increasingly demanding access to Network APIs, and how technologies like SIM Swap detection, Silent Network Authentication, and identity verification are helping businesses create more secure, frictionless customer experiences.
Ron and Bart also discuss the growing fraud ecosystem fueled by AI, the role regional carriers can play in the emerging Network API economy, and why mobile identity is becoming one of the most valuable assets in digital commerce.
Along the way, they cover everything from international telecom, racing Corvettes and go-karts, life in Belgium and California, and why protecting consumers has never been more important.
In this episode:
• Bart's journey from Belgium telecom to Silicon Valley
• How Network APIs are transforming digital identity
• SIM Swap detection and account takeover prevention
• Silent Network Authentication and frictionless security
• Why carriers are uniquely positioned to fight fraud
• The business opportunity for regional carriers
• AI-driven fraud and the future of identity verification
• Mobile identity, consumer trust, and enterprise security
• Bart's passion for motorsports and international travel
If you work in telecom, cybersecurity, fintech, identity verification, fraud prevention, or carrier services, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-growing opportunities in the wireless industry.
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