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title: "New regions and networks: Firebase Phone Number Verification adds more networks"
description: "New regions and networks: Firebase Phone Number Verification adds more networks"
published: "2026-09-28"
last_updated: "2026-09-28"
authors:
  - "Micah Baker (Senior Product Manager)"
categories:
  - "Launch"
  - "Authentication"
  - "Phone Number Verification"
  - "Android"
canonical_url: "https://firebase.blog/posts/2026/09/firebase-pnv-more-networks"
---

# New regions and networks: Firebase Phone Number Verification adds more networks

*Published September 28, 2026 by Micah Baker (Senior Product Manager)*

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Firebase Phone Number Verification (Firebase PNV) is the third generation of number verification after SMS and Silent Network Authentication. It eliminates SMS OTP phishing because there is no message to phish, and users tap to consent instead of typing in their number. You can verify phone numbers even if the device is in airplane mode or has mobile data disabled, as long as it's connected to the internet (wired or wireless).

Firebase PNV has expanded its network coverage again. 10 new carrier networks are available today:

- Malaysia (Tune Talk, U Mobile)
- Spain (MasOrange)
- Pakistan (PTML)
- Vodafone in six countries:
    - Germany (DE)
    - Greece (GR)
    - Ireland (IE)
    - Netherlands (NL)
    - Romania (RO)
    - United Kingdom (GB)

Carriers are helping developers move to a more secure and efficient phone number verification flow.

U Mobile’s Chief Business Officer, How Lih Ren said:

> **Note:** *“At U Mobile, we want Malaysia to lead the region in how we protect and authenticate mobile subscribers in an increasingly digital world. Through our collaboration with Telenor Linx to support Firebase Phone Number Verification, we are enabling developers and digital platforms to move beyond traditional SMS OTPs towards more secure and seamless SIM-based authentication. By leveraging trusted network capabilities to verify mobile numbers directly, businesses can strengthen security while simplifying the user experience. This is an important step in making digital authentication safer and easier to adopt at scale, while reinforcing Malaysia's position at the forefront of trusted digital innovation.”*

Johanna Wood, Director of Network APIs at Vodafone, commented:

> **Note:** *“We're delighted to extend our partnership with Google by launching Phone Number Verification through Firebase in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Romania and Ireland. This expansion makes trusted carrier-based authentication available across six Vodafone markets, helping developers innovate faster and accelerating Network API adoption across Europe.”*

### Does it require a credit card?

If you just want to see what the end user experience looks like without setting up billing, finding a supported SIM, or completing production onboarding, [SIM-less test mode](https://firebase.google.com/docs/phone-number-verification/android/get-started) is for you. There is no billing required to test, and you can get started in about 1 minute from project creation to generating a test token.

### How do I use SIM-less test mode?

Setting up SIM-less test mode takes only a few steps. You can start with the [Android codelab](https://firebase.google.com/codelabs/firebase-pnv-android) or use your own app with the [getting started guide](https://firebase.google.com/docs/phone-number-verification/android/get-started). When you set your app up for testing, you're also setting up for production since the test token uses all the same methods as production. Once you're finished with testing, remove the one line of code that activated test mode, and now you're in production mode!

### Where can I run in production?

We're regularly adding new networks to the supported carriers list, and these networks are available for production use today:

#### Finland

- DNA

#### France

- Orange

#### Germany (DE)

- Deutsche Telekom
- Telefónica O2
- **Vodafone** (New)

#### Greece (GR)

- **Vodafone** (New)

#### Indonesia

- Telkomsel

#### Ireland (IE)

- **Vodafone** (New)

#### Malaysia

- CelcomDigi
- **Tune Talk** (New)
- **U Mobile** (New)

#### Netherlands (NL)

- **VodafoneZiggo** (New)

#### Pakistan

- **PTML** (New)

#### Romania (RO)

- **Vodafone** (New)

#### Spain

- Movistar
- **MasOrange** (New)

#### United Kingdom (GB)

- **Vodafone** (New)

Check out the [docs for the most recent list of supported carriers](https://firebase.google.com/docs/phone-number-verification/pricing#supported-carriers).

### Summary

Try Firebase PNV without a credit card or a live SIM, then upgrade to production when you're ready. [Get started with Firebase PNV](https://firebase.google.com/products/phone-number-verification), and let's eliminate risky SMS OTPs together.