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International Call Handling between Roaming Operators & Carriers and the role of International Transit Gateways

Join iconectiv at GSMA WAS #22 in Rome, Italy, where Stephen Breen, Director of Partnerships & Strategy – iconectiv Europe Ltd., will present “International Call Handling between Roaming Operators & Carriers and the Role of International Transit Gateways” during the Fraud Session beginning on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:15 a.m.

In this 15-minute presentation, Breen will highlight how operators can distinguish legitimate roaming traffic from fraudulent traffic, discuss the regulatory gaps in the roaming/non-home market, and outline best practices for transit and gateway providers to defend against fraud.

iconectiv will also be showcasing solutions including TruNumber Gateway, TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse, and TruNumber Protect, designed to safeguard networks, protect against fraud, and ensure trusted connectivity.

To connect with Stephen at GSMA WAS #22, click here.

To learn more, visit the GSMA WAS #22 website. 

Stephen Breen

Stephen Breen

Director of Sales and Partnerships & Strategy for UK and EU

Stephen Breen is the Director of Sales and Partnerships & Strategy for UK and EU for iconectiv. He is responsible for providing customers with consultation on how to drive cost-efficiencies and increase their satisfaction through iconectiv’s focused platforms on data exchange, number porting and TOTSCo compliance. 

Breen is an experienced executive in the telecommunications industry with more than 25 years of experience. He previously served as Director of Partnerships for Cubit Telecom, where he led a team of Commercial and Delivery Managers in global engagement. He also holds the position of Deputy-Chair of the GSMA Wholesale Agreements & Solutions (WAS) Working Group – a global wholesale interworking and agreements-definition community. 

Breen holds degrees from Methodist College Belfast, Dublin Business School and the Technological University of Dublin.