Transparent, Gateway-Scale Licensing
Select the tier that aligns with your concurrent channel requirements. We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden CDR processing fees.
SimPro Starter
Essential protection for small deployments.
- Up to 16 Concurrent Channels
- Static Whitelist / Blacklist
- Basic IVR DTMF Authentication
- Prefix & Suffix Filtering
- Standard 24/7 Support
SimPro Professional
Advanced A+B routing for medium gateways.
- Up to 32 Concurrent Channels
- A+B Number Verification
- Dynamic Behavioral Blacklists
- Auto-Whitelist Building
- Priority Softswitch Integrations
SimPro Enterprise
Maximum security for massive operations.
- Up to 64 Concurrent Channels
- HLR & Messenger Verification
- Real-Time CDR Pattern Analysis
- Human Behavior Emulation
- VIP Dedicated Account Manager
Running a massive SIM Bank array with over 128 channels? Contact our sales team for custom cluster pricing.
The Test Call Threat to GSM Termination
Understanding the sophisticated detection methods deployed by operators is essential for building effective protection.
How Anti-Fraud Works
Mobile operators worldwide deploy increasingly sophisticated fraud systems to detect and block SIM cards. Anti-fraud companies build extensive networks to inject test calls through multiple channels: VoIP retailers, calling card services, and wholesale carriers.
When these known test numbers dial through your route and connect, the anti-fraud system immediately records the SIM's IMSI, IMEI, and BTS location. This data triggers rapid blocking. Furthermore, advanced anti-fraud systems use "poisoned" whitelists, generating test calls that appear to originate from trusted, legitimate sources.
The Devastating Impact
- Rapid SIM Blocking: In aggressive markets, unprotected SIMs last only 24-72 hours.
- Mass Gateway Blocking: Detection leads to mass blocking of all SIMs sharing the same IMEI or BTS location.
- Route Instability: Frequent blocking causes downtime, damaging your reputation with wholesale clients.
- ASR/ACD Degradation: Zero-duration test calls artificially deflate your metrics.
Call Filter vs Basic Protection
See why standard hardware routing rules fail against modern anti-fraud systems, and how SimPro bridges the gap.
Technical Architecture & Filtering Flow
SimPro processes every single SIP INVITE through a strict, zero-trust hierarchical pipeline before it ever touches your gateway hardware.
Pre-Call Verification
Checks A-Number (Caller ID) and B-Number (Destination) against trusted historical databases. If the A+B combination doesn't exist in legitimate traffic patterns, it is flagged.
Dynamic Blacklisting
Detects repetitive calling patterns, low-ASR numbers, short-duration calls (<5 seconds), and numbers with CLI patterns matching known test call signatures.
Authentication Layer
Suspicious calls are challenged via IVR DTMF prompts ("Press 1 to continue"). Additionally, HLR lookups and WhatsApp/Viber presence checks verify human legitimacy.
Post-Call Learning
CDR analysis evaluates call duration. Successful calls with good ACD automatically add the A+B pair to the whitelist, expanding the trusted database dynamically.
Filtering Capabilities
- Whitelist Types: A-number, B-number, A+B combination, Per-SIM, Prefix-based
- Blacklist Types: Static, Dynamic, Prefix-based, Suffix-based, Regex patterns
- Authentication Methods: IVR DTMF, HLR lookup, Messenger verification (WhatsApp/Viber/Telegram)
- Dynamic Detection: ASR/ACD analysis, repetitive pattern detection, duration-based filtering
- Processing Latency: < 50ms per call (whitelist/blacklist), < 200ms with HLR
- Test Call Blocking Rate: 99%+ with properly configured A+B filtering
Integration & Scale
- Softswitch Compatibility: VOS3000, Asterisk, FreePBX, StarTrinity, Custom SIP platforms
- Database Support: MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, ODBC, MongoDB
- API Integration: REST API, SOAP, Webhooks, CallXML, SIP header manipulation
- Max Calls Per Second: 100+ CPS (scalable with clustering)
- Rule Engine: Time-based, originator-based, destination-based, SIM-specific
- Reporting: Real-time dashboard, CDR export, blocking analytics, threat alerts
Optimized for High-Risk GSM Markets
GSM termination markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia face the most aggressive anti-fraud systems. SimPro is specifically calibrated for these challenging environments.
GSM Termination Operators
Protect your SIM investment and maximize gateway uptime with intelligent call filtering for multi-gateway operations.
VoIP Wholesale Carriers
Offer clean, filtered traffic to your termination partners and build reputation as a trusted traffic source.
Anti-Fraud Service Providers
Integrate advanced filtering into your softswitch or gateway product to offer value-added protection to clients.
International VoIP Resellers
Build stable termination routes to high-demand destinations with proven anti-blocking protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed answers regarding the implementation, configuration, and capabilities of the SimPro anti-blocking suite.
What is SimPro (Call Filter) for VoIP Non-CLI Blocking?
SimPro is an advanced call screening and filtering solution that prevents test calls, spam calls, and anti-fraud detection calls from reaching your GSM gateway SIM cards.
How does SimPro prevent SIM card blocking?
It blocks test calls from anti-fraud companies using whitelist/blacklist filtering, A+B number verification, dynamic blacklists for repetitive low-ASR numbers, IVR DTMF authentication, and HLR/messenger lookups to verify caller legitimacy.
What is A+B number filtering?
A+B number filtering verifies both the caller ID (A-number) and the called number (B-number) against a trusted database before allowing the call to reach your SIM card.
How does IVR authentication work in SimPro?
IVR authentication requires incoming callers to press a specific DTMF digit before the call is connected to your SIM card, effectively blocking automated test systems and robocalls.
What is dynamic blacklist filtering?
Dynamic blacklists automatically identify and block numbers that exhibit suspicious patterns such as repetitive calling with low ASR, short call durations, or unusual calling frequencies.
Can SimPro work with my existing softswitch?
Yes, SimPro is compatible with all major softswitches including VOS3000, Asterisk, FreePBX, StarTrinity, and custom SIP platforms.
Does SimPro affect legitimate call quality or ASR?
When properly configured, SimPro improves overall ASR and ACD by removing test calls and spam that artificially deflate your metrics.
Why do SIM cards get blocked in the first place?
SIM blocking is primarily caused by test calls from anti-fraud companies and suspicious CDR activity detected by the mobile operators, such as abnormal in/out ratios or high volumes of short calls.
What is human behavior simulation?
Human behavior simulation involves optimizing operations like moving cards between locations, sending SMS, making calls between SIM cards, and linking specific caller/callee numbers to specific SIMs to mimic real human usage.
What happens if a test call connects?
When a test call connects to your SIM, the anti-fraud system records the SIM's IMSI, IMEI, and BTS location, which is then shared across operator networks leading to rapid, sometimes mass, blocking.
How fast can an unprotected SIM get blocked in high-risk markets?
In aggressive markets like Africa and the Middle East, unprotected SIM cards may be blocked within 24 to 72 hours.
How much can SimPro extend my SIM lifetime?
SimPro users typically achieve 5x to 10x longer SIM lifetimes in high-risk markets by eliminating the test calls that trigger blocking.
Are there any setup fees for the pricing plans?
No. All our pricing plans are fully transparent. The monthly subscription fee covers full access to the filtering infrastructure and ongoing threat intelligence updates.
Can I upgrade my channels later?
Yes, you can easily scale up to a higher channel capacity tier via your client portal as your termination traffic grows.
Do you provide community threat intelligence?
Yes, SimPro users benefit from shared threat intelligence across the user network, receiving automatic updates about new test call numbers and anti-fraud tactics.
Does SimPro help with IMSI catchers?
While SimPro primarily stops test calls, it keeps your SIMs off the radar of anti-fraud systems, which reduces the likelihood of targeted IMSI catcher deployment against your specific BTS locations.
Can I build whitelists automatically?
Yes, the built-in CDR analyzer processes call history to automatically build whitelists from successful calls with good ACD.
Is there a limit to how many blacklist rules I can have?
Our Enterprise tier offers unlimited filtering rules, allowing for complex regex patterns, prefix-based, and suffix-based matching without arbitrary limits.
What is the processing latency added by SimPro?
Filtering latency is exceptionally low, typically under 50ms per call for whitelist/blacklist checks, and under 200ms when utilizing external HLR lookups.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If SimPro does not significantly improve your SIM lifetimes, you are entitled to a full refund.
Stop Replacing Blocked SIMs Today
Every hour without SimPro is another test call compromising your infrastructure. Deploy the industry's most robust call filtering solution and watch your termination profitability soar.
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