One New Zealand, a leading telecommunications provider in New Zealand, today announced it has entered into a commercial agreement with Shush, a U.S.-based leader in carrier-grade network authentication, to launch a suite of powerful Network Authentication APIs.
This strategic partnership will enable New Zealand businesses to leverage One New Zealand’s network infrastructure to provide seamless, secure, and privacy-preserving customer authentication across a variety of digital services. The integration of Shush’s advanced authentication platform, Sherlock - boasting 47 network APIs in full compliance with GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA, and TM Forum specifications - will allow enterprises to access capabilities such as silent, instant sign-in and transaction verification, drastically reducing reliance on vulnerable methods like one-time passwords (OTPs) and complex password flows.
Enhancing Security and User Experience
The Network Authentication APIs are designed to deliver a superior user experience by eliminating friction during the login process, while simultaneously bolstering security against phishing, account takeover, and SIM swap fraud. By verifying a user's identity directly against their mobile number and the corresponding network session, the solution offers an exceptional level of trust and convenience.
"We are committed to providing New Zealand businesses with the tools they need to thrive in the digital economy, and that includes world-class security and authentication methods," said Murray Osborne, GM Infrastructure Partners, One New Zealand. "Partnering with Shush allows us to unlock the power of our network, offering a robust, privacy-centric authentication layer that we think will significantly improve both security and customer satisfaction for our enterprise clients."
Eddie DeCurtis, Co-Founder and CEO of Shush, stated, "The commercial launch with One New Zealand marks another major milestone for identity and authentication in the APAC/Oceania region. We believe the future of digital identity is invisible, instant, and iron-clad. By working with One New Zealand, we are bringing this future to life, empowering businesses across New Zealand to protect their users and streamline their digital journeys."
Key Benefits of the Network Authentication APIs:
- Frictionless Onboarding and Login: Enable instant, password-less sign-in for mobile users.
- Enhanced Security: Defend against account takeover, phishing attacks, and OTP interception.
- Privacy-Preserving: Verification is performed without sharing personally identifiable information beyond the mobile number verification.
- Reduced Operational Costs: Lower expenses associated with sending SMS OTPs and managing password resets.
The Network Authentication APIs are expected to be available to One New Zealand's commercial partners starting in the second quarter of 2026. Businesses interested in integrating the new authentication features are encouraged to contact their One New Zealand account representative or visit https://one.nz/our-networks/infrastructure-partners/solutions/#security-solutions
About One New Zealand
One New Zealand (One NZ) is a nationwide digital and connectivity company supplying mobile, broadband, and technology products and services to consumer, business, public sector and wholesale customers. The business led the NZ market in launching 4G and 5G, plus were the first globally to launch a nationwide Satellite TXT service powered by Starlink. One NZ has been awarded New Zealand’s “Best in Test” mobile network by global testing company Umlaut for four years running.
About Shush
Shush Inc. is a U.S.-based innovator in carrier-grade identity and fraud prevention. Through its Sherlock platform, Shush enables mobile network operators to expose secure APIs that deliver real-time signals for SIM swap detection, device validation, and other critical fraud indicators, while generating new revenue streams. Shush helps telecom operators globally transform their networks into strategic anti-fraud infrastructure.
