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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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iconectiv Joins the 5G Open Innovation Lab to Accelerate New Enterprise Services

What’s the News: iconectiv has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab, a new ecosystem of 5G equipment providers, cloud-service providers, academia, government agencies and communication service providers as well as early- and later-stage start-ups. Why it Matters: Communications service providers rely on iconectiv® TruOps Common Language® to ensure that their physical and virtual assets in the infrastructure can support new 5G services at scale. iconectiv brings that expertise to 5GOILab to…
Jun 28, 2021
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Brand Impact of Consumer Trust in Voice Calls, Text Messages and RCS

AT&T, Google, iconectiv and Infobip Share Insights During MWC21 What: Illegal robocalls, SMS spam and “wangiri” one-ring scams are a global scourge that has conditioned consumers to ignore calls and messages from phone numbers they don’t recognize. They also create significant financial losses for businesses, schools, health care providers and other organizations because important alerts, reminders and other notifications go unanswered, requiring multiple follow-ups. Service providers…
Jun 23, 2021
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Protect Your Customers Against Wangiri One-Ring Scams: Understanding and Implementing the FCC Safe Harbor

What: “Wangiri” fraud costs service providers $1.82 billion annually, making it one of the top five fraud types. Also known as one-ring scams, wangiri initially targeted consumers but has expanded to businesses, including call centers. In response to the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, the FCC recently confirmed that voice service providers may block calls from numbers that are highly likely to be associated with wangiri without fear of liability. …
Jun 16, 2021
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MWC21 Spotlights How Trusted Communications is Protecting Consumers, Brands and Bottom Lines

iconectiv experts provide insights into industry-led fraud-fighting initiatives What’s the News: MWC21 attendees will hear first-hand how innovative industry initiatives such as Registered Caller, STIR/SHAKEN and GSMA Verified Sender are steadily rebuilding consumer trust in voice calls and messaging.  Why it Matters: Spam and illegal robocalls have caused consumers to stop answering their calls. That's not surprising considering the $1.82 billion lost annually due to…
Jun 15, 2021
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USTelecom Webinar Spotlights Challenges and Opportunities for Rapid 5G Rollouts

iconectiv to participate in a webinar on May 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET What: iconectiv—along with a guest speaker from IDC—will participate in a USTelecom webinar, “Using Existing Technology to Power the Communications of Tomorrow (5G, Edge Computing, Virtualized Networking and More) to discuss the key findings from the IDC whitepaper, sponsored by iconectiv, “Common Language Drives Customer Value for All Network Technology: 5G/MEC and Virtualized Networking.” Presenters will discuss: …
May 13, 2021
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IDC Whitepaper Addresses The Challenges Of Cost-Effectively Deploying 5G At Scale

What’s the News: Industry analyst firm IDC explains how iconectiv® TruOps Common Language® will play a larger role in the evolution of networks—particularly in support of accelerating 5G rollouts—while continuing to support ongoing network operations and maintenance. Why it Matters: The greatest challenge communication service providers face is keeping pace with technology advancements—like 5G—that allow new revenue-generating services to be introduced profitably and at scale. One big…
Apr 29, 2021
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Best Practices for Building a Secure Foundation for RCS

iconectiv joins international panel of experts for MEF Connects Virtual Panel BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (March 17, 2021) – Rich Communication Services (RCS) that power Rich Business Messaging (RBM) is bringing a new level of efficiency and effectiveness for business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement. Expected to enable $112 billion in sales for online and brick-and-mortar retailers, RBM delivers the full power of the internet directly to the native messaging app on the mobile phone. As the industry…
Mar 17, 2021