GIRAF : a global informal forum for telecom regulators
- informal group of experts : 39 regulatory authorities from 5 continents, monthly plenary meetings, working groups, joint sessions with One Consortium (all virtual meetings)
- scope : unwanted/fraudulent voice & messaging – initially
- goal : foster multilateral NRA collaboration, global cooperation with the international communications industry (One Consortium) and other stakeholders
- initial objective : framework of non-binding, harmonized regulatory recommendations, best practices and guidelines
- inclusive and free: opt-in, open to all NRAs or public competent Authorities with similar regulatory responsibilities, contributing as resources and availability allow
- neutral, non-binding and independent, led by regulators : Nkom (Norway) and others
- sovereignty : individual NRAs retain full sovereignty and are free to implement GIRAF guidelines and recommendations
Launched June, 2024
As part of the Restore Trust initiative
Fast growing global participation
GIRAF Featured Documents
GIRAF global Recommendation 2026 – 01, v.1 on possible regulatory measures to combat illegitimate CLI spoofing
In this framework, GIRAF addresses the present Recommendation to the regulators. Its aim is to guide regulators in choosing relevant antifraud measures to protect end users from the ever-increasing, practice of illegitimate CLI spoofing
GIRAF Communique: “Carry with Care”
The Global Informal Regulatory Antifraud Forum (GIRAF), an informal coalition of telecom regulators worldwide, calls on the international service providers (any intermediary player, including international carriers, hyperscalers, aggregators) industry, as one among the relevant stakeholder segments, to take more decisive action against fraudulent traffic.
