RCS, Satellite Connectivity, and the Decline of SMS OTP Authentication

Posted by Steve Zitnik on 1/23/24 9:30 AM

In The Fast Mode's 2024 Trends & Outlooks edition, our EVP and CTO, Stephen Zitnik, explores three major trends that he believes will revolutionize mobile communication and digital security in the coming year. Zitnik highlights Rich Communication Services (RCS) as a game-changing SMS replacement, now finally poised to go mainstream and disrupt traditional enterprise-to-consumer communication. Alongside this, he sheds light on the exciting integration of satellite technologies into mobile networks and devices, heralding a new era of seamless global connectivity and sparking a fresh cycle of innovation in mobile services. Additionally, the article reveals a significant shift in digital security, moving away from SMS-based one-time password (OTP) authentication to the more advanced FIDO (Fast Identity Online) methods. These predictions paint a vivid picture of an ever-evolving tech landscape, emphasizing the need for agility, innovation, and reinvention to stay ahead.

The Fast Mode logoTo dive deeper into all three mobile technology advancements that we believe will shape 2024, read the full article in The Fast Mode

Topics: RCS, Rich Communication Services, Rich Messaging, Satellite Technologies, 2FA, FIDO, Passkey Technologies