Who are Acudo?
Built on experience. Focused on trust.
Formerly known as 3G Telecommunications, Acudo was launched in 2026 to expand our portfolio and unify our growing suite of services under one forward-looking brand.
3G Telecommunications was founded in 2005 by industry expert and CEO David Morris, later joined by COO Iain Sutherland. From day one, the business has been built on technical expertise, operational reliability, and a deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape.
Over the years, we launched several industry-leading services:
HLR Lookup Created to deliver fast and accurate phone-number verification to thousands of businesses worldwide. Working with over 220 network operators, HLR Lookup enables users to access real-time insights into number validity, live status, issuing country, and network name, via API or through our secure batch upload system.
TPS Unlimited The fast and reliable way for UK organisations to check contact numbers against the Telephone Preference Service. By providing continually updated TPS data, we help businesses meet their legal obligations while safeguarding consumers from unwanted calls.
e164 A trusted source of accurate global numbering plan data, delivered weekly. From free newsletter updates to downloadable datasets for enterprise teams, e164 supports telecom professionals with reliable, industry-wide intelligence.
With the launch of Acudo, we bring our entire portfolio together, giving businesses, from multi-chain retailers and delivery firms to credit reference agencies and insurers, simple access to all the services they need. From number verification that fits seamlessly into existing systems to low-cost batch SMS capabilities and beyond, Acudo is built to support every stage of customer communication.
What do we do?
At Acudo, we build the tools that make customer communication work smoothly, securely, and at scale.
We provide a unified suite of connectivity and verification services that help businesses:
- Confirm customer identity and number reliability in real time
- Reduce operational costs by preventing failed or wasted communications
- Stay compliant with national regulations such as the TPS
- Access accurate, up-to-date numbering plan data across global networks
- Send large-scale SMS communications quickly and cost-effectively
- Integrate all of the above seamlessly into existing systems via simple APIs or user-friendly portals
Whether you’re verifying a single number or processing millions, Acudo delivers the infrastructure, insights, and support you need to communicate with confidence.
Why Acudo?
Because great communication starts with trust.
Acudo exists to help businesses connect with their customers in ways that are accurate, efficient, and responsible. We believe that every interaction, whether a confirmation text, a delivery update, or a security alert, should reach the right person at the right time.
Businesses choose Acudo because:
- Our data is reliable. We partner with hundreds of global operators and continually update our information.
- Our services are compliant by design. From TPS checks to regulatory guidance, we help protect both organisations and end-users.
- Our technology is easy to integrate. APIs, batch tools, and simple dashboards provide flexibility for technical and non-technical teams.
- Our expertise runs deep. With over 25 years in telecoms, we understand the challenges, edge cases, and evolving needs of the industry.
- We evolve with our customers. Acudo was created to grow, adapt, and continue expanding what’s possible in customer communication.
Our purpose is simple: to empower businesses with the clarity, accuracy, and tools they need to build meaningful, efficient, and trustworthy customer connections.
Our vision
“To be the global standard for trusted data verification—the go-to partner synonymous with accuracy, reliability, and exceptional value in helping organizations verify customers, combat fraud, and maximise success.”
Turn messy phone data into confident decisions.
Acudo validates passenger mobile numbers in real time and at scale, so critical messages reach the right person.
