Deutsche Telekom and Samsung Introduce Magenta Security Mobile.ID to Transform Smartphones into Secure Digital Identity Platforms

Deutsche Telekom and Samsung Introduce Magenta Security Mobile.ID to Transform Smartphones into Secure Digital Identity Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and Samsung have launched Magenta Security Mobile.ID, a mobile security platform that transforms smartphones into secure digital identity tools capable of replacing physical keys, access cards, and authentication hardware. Built around a tamper-resistant Secure Element within Samsung devices, the solution allows enterprises to manage secure access, encryption, identity verification, and digital signatures through Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. Following an internal testing phase, the platform is set to roll out to business customers in Europe, beginning with the DACH region in summer 2026. Designed for organizations of all sizes, the service aims to simplify identity management while reducing costs and risks, with future enhancements expected to expand ecosystem compatibility and introduce new protections against digital misuse such as deepfakes.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 20-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom, in collaboration with Samsung, has unveiled Magenta Security Mobile.ID, a new mobile security solution designed to turn smartphones into secure digital identity tools capable of handling sensitive authentication and access functions. The platform is scheduled to become available to business customers beginning in summer 2026.

Magenta Security Mobile.ID enables users to unlock doors, authenticate systems, encrypt communications, verify identities, and digitally sign transactions directly from their smartphones. At the core of the solution is a Secure Element embedded within Samsung devices, where sensitive data such as keys, certificates, identification credentials, and other confidential information are stored in a tamper-resistant chip that cannot be accessed externally. This architecture allows the smartphone to function as a highly secure replacement for physical badges, smart cards, and access keys.

The platform supports connectivity through Bluetooth and Near Field Communication, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of enterprise environments. Deutsche Telekom describes the system as fully data-sovereign, aligning with European expectations around privacy, trust, and secure identity management.

Internal Testing to Validate Real-World Use

A pilot phase has already begun, with Deutsche Telekom employees using the system in day-to-day scenarios. Functions traditionally handled by physical credentials—such as accessing secured parking facilities, entering office buildings, logging into laptops, encrypting emails, and verifying user authenticity—are being carried out through the smartphone-based solution. Verified calls can also display confirmation indicators to help recipients distinguish legitimate communications from fraudulent ones.

By consolidating multiple security tools into a single device, Magenta Security Mobile.ID is designed to reduce operational complexity while lowering costs and minimizing risks associated with lost or duplicated credentials.

Preparing for Market Launch and Expansion

The company plans to introduce the service to enterprises across Europe, initially focusing on the DACH region. The offering is designed to scale across organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, with flexible deployment that does not require additional hardware investments. Organizations can adopt only the features they need, replacing legacy authentication systems that rely on physical infrastructure.

While the initial rollout is closely aligned with Samsung devices, Deutsche Telekom intends to extend compatibility to other technology ecosystems in the future, broadening the platform’s reach and functionality.

Future Capabilities and Security Applications

Development teams are exploring additional features, including mechanisms that could embed authenticity markers into digital media created on secured devices. Such functionality could help prevent misuse of images or videos as source material for deepfakes, reflecting a broader ambition to strengthen trust in digital content.

Magenta Security Mobile.ID is being showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where Deutsche Telekom is demonstrating how mobile-based secure identity solutions can support modern enterprise environments and advance trusted digital interactions.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Telekom