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Connecting rural communities: iconectiv’s drive to expand broadband across America

Extending reliable, affordable broadband to the 42 million Americans in rural areas presents unique challenges—high infrastructure costs, low population density and difficult terrain. To address this, the Federal Government’s BEAD Program has allocated $42 billion to expand rural broadband access.In a recent podcast with Technology Reseller, iconectiv’s Juan Carlos “JC” Ortiz explains how iconectiv® Tru Ops® Common Language®, a standardized nomenclature, is helping service providers streamline…
Sep 26, 2024
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The Network Media Group: iconectiv's Bob Grant on BEAD Program strategies to bridge America's digital divide

During an exclusive panel hosted by The Network Media Group (NMG), iconectiv’s Bob Grant explores obstacles the BEAD program faces and shares insights on how it can effectively close the digital divide. He also discusses the critical role of iconectiv® TruOps® Common Language® in delivering broadband to the 42 million rural Americans who lack reliable internet access and streamlining network planning, expansion, and reporting to ensure infrastructure dollars are spent appropriately. Don’t…
Sep 5, 2024
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The Network Media Group: CTO Steve Tang on how 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is reshaping the future of connectivity for consumers and enterprises

As 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) gains momentum, it’s reshaping how consumers and businesses connect. In a panel hosted by The Network Media Group (NMG), iconectiv CTO Steve Tang explores how FWA is driving network expansion, supported by advancements in 5G and federal programs like BEAD and RDOF. With FWA offering rapid deployment, cost savings and the ability to extend high-speed internet to underserved areas, Tang highlights how iconectiv® TruOps® Common Language® codes streamline equipment…
Sep 5, 2024
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Insights from Scripps News: combating scams and protecting student digital identities

In a discussion with Scripps News, Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate and Business Development at iconectiv, addresses the alarming rise of scams targeting students and the broader implications for digital identity security. As educational institutions and young individuals increasingly rely on digital platforms, the threat of identity fraud and scams has never been more significant."Students are particularly vulnerable because they often lack the experience or resources to recognize and counteract…
Aug 21, 2024
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Technology Reseller: How towers and data centers can capitalize on 5G expansion

Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal for Corporate Business Development at iconectiv, explains the prime position tower and data center operators are in to capitalize on 5G wireless expansion and how Common Language contributes to capitalizing on this opportunity.Learn more here.
Aug 13, 2024
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Tower to the people: Peter Ford on how accurate network insights can transform rural broadband access

In a recent feature by The Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) Voice Magazine, iconectiv’s Executive Vice President, Peter Ford, sheds light on the transformative potential of accurate network insights in addressing the digital divide that plagues rural America. With over 42 million rural Americans lacking broadband access and billions of dollars allocated through programs like BEAD, bridging this gap has never been more critical. Ford emphasizes the importance of granular network…
Aug 12, 2024
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Safeguarding your phone number: Chris Drake explains the growing cybercrime threat

iconectiv’s Senior Vice President, Chris Drake, discusses how cybercriminals exploit compromised data to gain illicit access to personal information, leaving victims vulnerable to identity theft, financial loss and privacy invasions. Chris shared expert insights on the evolving tactics of cyber threats and the proactive measures necessary to safeguard against them. Read the full interview here. 
Aug 6, 2024

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Workshop Series Examines Global Measures to Restore Consumer Trust in Communications

iconectiv to participate in International Telecommunication Union workshop on November 29, at 7:00 a.m. ET What: Robocalling is a world-wide epidemic that affects businesses and consumers in every corner of the globe. In 2020, North America and Europe alone received a total of 157.4 billion robocalls. Recognizing the far-reaching consequences of this growing problem and the need to regain and safeguard consumer trust, industry leaders launched robocall mitigation and anti-spoofing…
Nov 22, 2021
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Experts Discuss Verifying Voice Calls And Boosting Consumer Confidence In Communications

CTIA, iconectiv, and T-Mobile share insights on ways to verify voice calls—including toll-free numbers—for legitimate callers What: In this era, when more than 70% of people have stopped answering voice calls, legitimate businesses need, want and deserve a way to have consumers know that a call is from a trusted calling party. Consumers want that, too. Thanks to industry collaboration, new efforts help verify caller information and restore consumer confidence in answering voice calls…
Nov 16, 2021
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How Phone Companies Can Utilize Numbering Intelligence to Improve Customer Satisfaction and Protect Revenue

Tune into the USTelecom Webinar on November 10, at 2:00pm ET What: Local number portability gives consumers the choice and convenience of keeping their wireline or wireless telephone number when switching from one service provider to another. The volume of phone number porting means it can be difficult for service providers, SMS aggregators and VoIP providers to correctly and efficiently route phone calls and text messages. At the same time, they need to consider constant changes…
Nov 9, 2021
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Registered Caller Offers Companies Expanded Options to Take Advantage of STIR/SHAKEN for Verifying Caller Information

Take Advantage of STIR/SHAKEN for Verifying Caller Information What: Many enterprises and contact centers use multiple voice service providers and phone number types, including 10-digit long codes and toll-free numbers. As a result, voice service providers need a way to verify that the organization using a delegate certificate or toll-free number is authorized to do so for specific enterprises and phone numbers. The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) approved the use…
Oct 20, 2021
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With Communications-Related Fraud on the Rise, Analyst Report Examines Identity Theft and Consumer Protection in the US

What’s the News: A special report from Technology Research Institute entitled, The 2021 State of Communications-Related Fraud, Identity Theft & Consumer Protection in the USA, discusses the multi-layered blanket of security that provides timely—often real-time—protection from new, digital-enabled fraud threats, identity theft and account takeovers. Why it Matters: This comprehensive report highlights the erosion of trust in communications, examining the role of government agencies,…
Oct 5, 2021
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The Challenges and Opportunities of SHAKEN Going Global

Presented at the STIR/SHAKEN Summit, experts from ATIS, Fierce Wireless, iconectiv, Microsoft and Twilio discuss how service providers can best prepare for the September 28 deadline What: Earlier this year, the FCC announced that beginning September 28, 2021, U.S. intermediate providers and terminating voice service providers will be prohibited from accepting traffic from voice service providers not listed in the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). However, this measure may have unintended…
Sep 21, 2021
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How to Detect and Protect Against One-Ring “Wangiri” Fraud

iconectiv to share insights at the 2021 Telco Transformation LATAM Digital Summit on September 21 at 10:05 am ET What: For illegal robocallers, the goal isn't always getting you to answer. Sometimes, it's getting you to call back. That’s the intent of the one-ring scam. Known as “Wangiri,” a Japanese word for “one ring and cut,” it is a global scourge creating an illegal $1.82 billion industry, making it one of the top five communications fraud types. It targets unassuming victims by…
Sep 17, 2021