TeleSign, a mobile identity company, today announced a new agreement with Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, to deliver mobile identity and fraud prevention services this year.

The companies said in a press release that the new partnership brings together TeleSign's portfolio of authentication and mobile identity products with Orange's unique insights about its network and subscribers. This combination is intended to lead to the delivery of enhanced mobile identity services and fraud prevention offerings that provide increased security for online account creation and ongoing account access.

"We're proud to partner with Orange, one of the most recognized brands in mobile, to provide continuous protection for its customers’ online and mobile accounts without affecting user experience," said Steve Jillings, CEO of TeleSign. "TeleSign research shows that online fraud issues such as fake account registration affect businesses and consumers alike — with 82 percent of businesses admitting it’s an issue for them. Building partnerships with the world's leading mobile network operators, like Orange, is a key part of our strategy to increase assurance around users’ identity and reduce the risk of fraud around the world."

The partnership in intended to protect consumers from account compromise, falsely declined payments, and the fraud and spam associated with fake users.

The companies expect to roll out the services across several Orange properties this year, covering millions of mobile subscribers.