Implementation of a Centralized Reference Database for GSM Service Providers in Nigeria

Abstract

The advent of Global System for Mobile communication also known as GSM in Nigeria (although has provided Nigerians with effective telecommunication services) leveraged many societal ills. This has not only complicated the security problem in the country; it has also affected the economy negatively. To effectively and efficiently check these ills, a centralized referenced database for all the GSM operators in the country is of utmost important. This study is concerned with the design and implementation of a simulated centralized reference database for GSM providers in Nigeria. The traditional individual operator's databases have not been efficient in providing access points that could allow security and regulatory bodies to monitor at real time, the activities of suspicious users. This study simulated a centralized reference database for GSM providers in Nigeria because of their cost implication. The Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design Methodology (OOSADM) were used for the analysis while the implementation was done using HTML, CSS, PHP and MYSQL database technologies. The system developed, provided access points to security and regulatory agents to monitor user activities at real time. It also performs user SIM registration; sends SMS; provide call detail records; blacklist suspicious subscriber at real time and monitor processes. The test result showed that security agents were able to receive feedback from the system seconds after a user action.