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13 Leading Vendors Choose to Become Annual Sponsors of RAG
1 May 2019 Following a record-breaking sponsorship round, the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) has concluded annual sponsorship agreements with 13 suppliers of a wide range of products and services used by electronic communication providers to enhance their risk management and business assurance capabilities.
Each business will contribute to the running costs of RAG, making it possible to run four major international conferences in cooperation with telcos around the world, as well as…
May 1, 2019
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US Ignite & ATIS Complete Phase One of Smart Cities Data Exchange Framework
According to a recent announcement, US Ignite and ATIS have completed phase-one development of their Smart Cities Data Exchange framework, a project started in September 2018 to create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries.
More than ten community partners and nearly a dozen companies reportedly have joined the project working group. The consortium has defined its area of focus and created an implementation plan based on the…
Apr 24, 2019
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What is RCS Messaging and Why is it Important to Your Business?
Despite the highly competitive space for messaging (iMessage, WhatsApp, etc.), standard text messages still reign supreme with 97% of smartphone users sending them. That being said, service providers are continually looking for an edge to compete with the likes of Apple and Facebook and take back the phone. Enter Rich Communication Services (RCS). About a decade after its original conception by GSMA, service providers, smartphone manufacturers and the industry’s governing bodies are working…
Apr 11, 2019
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CCA’s Annual Excellence in Marketing Awards Honor Innovative and Creative Campaigns
Denver - April 10, 2019 – Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) today announced the winners of its 2019 Annual Excellence in Marketing Awards at CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show, taking place April 8-10 at the Gaylord Rockies. The Awards recognize members' most effective and innovative marketing campaigns.
The annual Excellence in Marketing Awards honor one carrier member and one associate member in the following categories: animated online video; online advertising, print advertising, radio…
Apr 11, 2019
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Glenn Reynolds Featured in Federal Communications Bar Association Newsletter
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down to lunch with Glenn Reynolds. Glenn is well-known throughout the FCBA and in December 2017, Glenn started the DC office for iconectiv as the Head of Governmental and Industry Affairs. As the entity that holds the contract for national number portability, iconectiv has plenty of issues keeping Glenn busy. Beyond his current work, however, over the years Glenn has had a wide range of different work experiences, moving among law firms, federal government…
Apr 10, 2019
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What Your Texting Vendor Probably Isn’t Telling You
I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve had to tell someone that sending broadcast text messages from a regular phone number is a big no, no.
These conversations are a constant reminder of just how far texting has evolved as a campaign tactic. Once a novelty, it’s now a necessary day-to-day tool that most campaigns use as part of their supporter and fundraising cultivation programs, as well as for field through their volunteer organizing and voter outreach campaigns.
But with so…
Mar 20, 2019
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Community Demos at ONS to Highlight LFN Project Harmonization and More
A little more than one year since LF Networking (LFN)came together, the project continues to demonstrate strategic growth, with Telstra coming on in November, and the umbrella project representing ~70% of the world’s mobile subscribers. Working side by side with service providers in the technical projects has been critical to ensure that work coming out of LFN is relevant and useful for meeting their requirements. A small sample of these integrations and innovations will be on display once…
Mar 18, 2019
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Short Codes Get New Lease with Redesigned Website
WASHINGTON – The Short Code Registry today announced the official relaunch of its website, USShortCodes.com.
Beyond the refreshed, modernized design, the Short Code Registry website’s enhanced navigation allows users to more easily access the information they need to execute a successful short code campaign.
Sep 7, 2017
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Amid TCPA Fines and Lawsuits, Discussion will Deliver Consumer Outreach Insights for Brands and Call Centers
As part of its ongoing campaign to increase TCPA awareness, iconectiv will facilitate a marketing strategy-focused “Brain Exchange” session at Connect 2017 – The Mobile CX Summit.
Aug 22, 2017
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Communications Association Intensifies Anti-fraud Efforts
Stephen Ornadel has been elected to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) Board of Directors. Ornadel is recognized globally as an innovator in international roaming and interconnection fraud prevention.
Aug 21, 2017
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NPAC Transition Proceeds with Launch of Learning Management System
iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, is continuing the transition to the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) with the release of a suite of new training courses and the launch of its NPAC Learning Management System.
Jul 13, 2017
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Telecom and Media Leaders to Converge at Interactive Executive Gathering
iconectiv, to join industry leaders including Disney/ABC, Fox Networks, Microsoft, and Viacom at interactive network technology conference
Jun 6, 2017
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Spain to Ensure International Calls and Messages Reach Intended Customers through iconectiv’s MobileID Solution
iconectiv and the AOPM and AOP, the Spanish mobile and landline Operator Associations, today announced that the iconectiv MobileID offer, has been selected to exclusively provide port corrected numbering data. This service is critical to help foreign operators route calls and SMS sent to Spanish residents from businesses outside the country, mainly when the Spanish number is ported.
May 22, 2017
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España ayuda a asegurar la entrega de llamadas y mensajes SMS internacionales mediante la solución MobileID de iconectiv
iconectiv y la AOPM y la AOP, asociaciones formadas y gestionadas exclusivamente por operadores de telefonía fija (AOP) y móvil (AOPM), anunciaron hoy que la oferta MobileID de iconectiv ha sido seleccionada en exclusiva para proveer los datos de encaminamiento de numeración portada de España . Este servicio proporcionado por iconectiv resulta relevante para asegurar a operadores extranjeros el correcto encaminamiento del tráfico de llamadas y mensajes de texto con destino a la numeración perteneciente a las distintas redes públicas telefónicas existentes en España, particularmente cuando se trata de numeración que ha sido objeto de operaciones de portabilidad entre operadores.
May 22, 2017