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Insights from Scripps News: combating scams and protecting student digital identities

In a recent interview with Scripps News, iconectiv’s Chris Drake dives into the pressing issue of scams targeting students and the critical importance of safeguarding digital identities. Discover key insights from Drake on how these fraudulent activities are evolving.
Aug 21, 2024
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Technology Reseller: How towers and data centers can capitalize on 5G expansion

Join iconectiv’s Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal for Corporate Business Development, as he sits down with Technology Reseller’s Doug Green to discuss how tower and data center operators can take full advantage of the opportunities arising from 5G expansion.
Aug 13, 2024
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Tower to the people: Peter Ford on how accurate network insights can transform rural broadband access

Unlock the secrets to bridging America’s rural digital divide with Peter Ford, EVP and Head of Information Solutions Business at iconectiv, in The CCA Voice Magazine as he uncovers how detailed data can optimize the use of federal funds and the pivotal role of leveraging precise network insights.
Aug 12, 2024
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Safeguarding your phone number: Chris Drake explains the growing cybercrime threat

In an era where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, the stakes have never been higher for individuals and businesses alike. Chris Drake, SVP at iconectiv, recently joined Matt Gephardt at KSL 5 TV to discuss the alarming rise in phone number hijacking and its devastating impact on Utah residents.
Aug 6, 2024
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Maximize Your Telecom Strategy: Common Language Reveals Critical Insights for BEAD Compliance

Tune in to Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal-Corporate Business Development, and Mykola Konrad, Senior Vice President-Head of Product at iconectiv on the Tower Talks Podcast with Inside Towers. The pair discuss iconectiv® TruOps™ Common Language® codes and their benefits for the telecom industry.
Jul 23, 2024
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Authority Magazine: protect against malicious AI: Steve Tang of iconectiv on developing an effective security strategy

In this Q&A interview, Steve Tang, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at iconectiv, explores the role of digital identity in cybersecurity and how to protect against malicious AI.
Jul 18, 2024
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Forbes: Strength in Numbers: Maximizing AI’s Effectiveness Against Fraud

In this article, Peter Ford, EVP and Head of Information Solutions Business at iconectiv, discusses AI’s dual role in improving customer experiences and combating fraud. He highlights mobile numbers as key identifiers and the need for accurate phone data to prevent fraud.
Jul 2, 2024

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iconectiv Expands Executive Roster With Addition Of Tech Industry Veteran Scott Puopolo

iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, connecting more than two billion people every day, has appointed Scott A. Puopolo as Executive Vice President of the Information Solutions Business Unit.  Puopolo will have operational responsibility for Product Management, Engineering and Sales; and will strategically guide the company’s new market endeavors including its rapidly expanding fraud and identity...
Nov 10, 2016
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Telephone Number Portability Convenience And Flexiblity Leads To High Consumer Adoption Rates In Peru

iconectiv Peru S.A.C., a subsidiary of Telcordia Technologies, Inc. dba iconectiv (“iconectiv”), an authoritative provider of the global communications industry connecting more than one billion people every day, today released details for its highly successful number portability service in Peru. During the last two years, more than 2 million Peruvian telephone numbers have been ported smoothly using the company’s convenient portability...
Nov 7, 2016
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iconectiv Kicks-off NPAC Transition with Onboarding Webcast

iconectiv, the newly named next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, will hold its initial Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) transition webcast on September 21, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET. The first in a series of transition-related events, the webcast will focus on the registration component of Onboarding for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Provider of TelecomRelated Services.
Sep 21, 2016
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Powerful Anti-fraud Technology Now Available For Telecom Operators Afflicted By $9.6b Fraud Problem

iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than one billion people every day, has added two powerful new elements to its Fraud and Revenue Assurance solution for detecting and eliminating A2P SMS termination via grey routes, SMS Spam and interconnect bypass fraud on mobile network operators (MNOs) networks.
Aug 23, 2016
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iconectiv, NAPM Finalize Number Portability Master Services Agreements

iconectiv and the North American Portability Management LLC, (NAPM) have signed the Master Services Agreements (MSA) for each of the seven U.S. Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) regions, officially establishing iconectiv as the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) in all U.S. regions. This follows the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement last month.
Aug 9, 2016
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FCC Approves iconectiv’s Local Number Portability Administrator Contract

iconectiv, announced today that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has provided final approval of the contract for iconectiv to serve as the new Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all seven of the U.S. Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) regions. “We are pleased to have received regulatory approval for the LNPA contract.
Jul 25, 2016
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iconectiv and CTIA Give Brands Another Reason to Choose Common Short Codes to Engage with Customers with ‘One Month Free’ Lease Discount for New Codes

iconectiv, the registry service provider supporting the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA) for CTIA®, today released the top seven reasons brands incorporate Common Short Codes in their mobile marketing campaigns. CSC is a 5- or 6-digit number used by an organization to send a text message to many people simultaneously across multiple wireless service providers.
Jun 27, 2016