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STI-GA’s renewed partnership with ATIS and iconectiv to strengthen robocall mitigation

SDxCentral recently featured STI-GA's renewed agreements with ATIS and iconectiv, spotlighting their essential roles in advancing the SHAKEN framework. These partnerships empower service providers to ensure Caller ID accuracy and offer a more reliable telecom experience for consumers. As illegal robocalling continues to challenge the industry, ATIS and iconectiv’s ongoing commitment to SHAKEN reinforces a secure, adaptable and consumer-focused approach to call authentication and trust in…
Nov 7, 2024
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Telecompaper: iconectiv secures vital iTRS contract renewal, ensuring reliable communication access for millions

iconectiv has renewed its contract with the FCC to manage the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory, a lifeline for millions who are hard of hearing or require speech assistance. This essential service enables seamless, accurately routed communications via landline and mobile phones, connecting individuals with family, friends, businesses and government agencies. As highlighted by Telecompaper, this renewal reinforces iconectiv’s commitment to accessible, reliable…
Nov 1, 2024
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Election year scams: iconectiv’s Chris Drake exposes how AI fuels fraud and threatens voter trust

As election season approaches, fraudsters are using AI to create more convincing scams that target voters and donors. In the latest Technology Reseller Podcast recorded at MWC Las Vegas, iconectiv’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Chris Drake, explains how AI-powered schemes deceive people with fake donation requests and voter registration appeals, stealing money and personal information. These politically motivated scams can also harm brand reputations and disrupt…
Oct 14, 2024
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Intelligent CIO: Global access to Argentina’s porting data: a strategic move in fraud detection

iconectiv’s partnership with Argentina’s Number Portability Committee provides companies access to crucial phone number portability data, enhancing fraud prevention and customer verification. Featured in Intelligent CIO, Peter Ford, Executive Vice President of iconectiv, emphasizes that businesses can now utilize accurate, continuously updated data from a trusted source to improve risk management and compliance. This initiative strengthens efforts to mitigate fraud and protect customer trust…
Oct 10, 2024
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Tapping into 5G’s Profit Potential: How Data Centers and Mobile Providers Can Speak the Same Language

In a recent Data Center Dynamics piece, iconectiv’s Juan Carlos "JC" Ortiz highlights the immense revenue potential for data centers in the 5G era. To seize this opportunity, operators must align with mobile service providers by adopting common standards and frameworks. By "speaking the same language," data centers can improve connectivity, facilitate seamless 5G integration and open doors to new business ventures. As 5G drives digital transformation, those who adapt quickly will benefit from…
Oct 10, 2024
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A centralized phone database: the key to boosting customer experience and fraud prevention

The telephone number has become a crucial digital identifier. In today’s digital-first world, phone numbers are the key to verifying identity, making them a prime target for fraudsters. In the VanillaPlus Issue 4, iconectiv’s David Wilson shares with George Malim of VanillaPlus how centralized number portability databases can protect phone numbers from fraud by enhancing security and providing seamless user transitions. Learn more here.
Sep 27, 2024
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AI battling AI: iconectiv’s Steve Tang on leveraging authoritative phone number data to combat AI-driven fraud

As AI continues to evolve, so do the tactics of fraudsters who use it for malicious purposes. In an article with Unite.AI, iconectiv’s CTO, Steve Tang, explores how businesses can defend against AI-powered fraud by leveraging authoritative phone number intelligence. With cybercriminals using AI for deepfake voice scams, SIM swaps, and phishing, fraud prevention has never been more critical. By using trusted, continuously updated phone data, businesses can verify identities and stop fraudsters…
Sep 27, 2024

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Expanding the Role of Toll-Free Voice Lines While Ensuring Consumer Trust

Expanding the Role of Toll-Free Voice Lines While Ensuring Consumer Trust BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – More than 42 million toll-free voice numbers are in use today, many of which are associated with the world’s most well-known brands. Originally used for cost-effective inbound calls, businesses are now expanding the power of toll-free numbers to one of the most preferred and trusted customer engagement channels—text messaging. And, with voice and texting scams on the rise, using toll-free…
May 4, 2020
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Live Webinar Co-hosted by iconectiv and VanillaPlus Focuses on Establishing Consumer Trust with RCS for Business Messaging

  Live Webinar Co-hosted by iconectiv and VanillaPlus Focuses on Establishing Consumer Trust with RCS for Business Messaging Experts to address the potential of next wave of messaging and importance of implementing user protection capabilities such as sender verification now What’s the News: Webinar to discuss the potential of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the need to proactively secure Rich Business Messaging to prevent new forms of fraud and spam. Why it Matters:…
Apr 14, 2020
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Will Efforts to Block Illegal Robocalls Negatively Impact Legitimate Businesses?

New market brief examines why international business calls to the U.S. may be inadvertently blocked and looks at how to address the potential issues What’s the News: Legitimate calls originating outside the U.S. may be wrongly blocked by initiatives aimed at tackling illegal robocalls, creating a damaging impact on businesses. Why it Matters: The new Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN) is designed to address illegal robocalling and help rebuild…
Mar 27, 2020
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¿Tendrán un impacto negativo sobre los negocios los esfuerzos por bloquear las llamadas automáticas ilegales?

  Un nuevo estudio de mercado examina por qué las llamadas comerciales internacionales hacia EE.UU. pueden ser inadvertidamente bloqueadas y analiza cómo responder a potenciales problemas.   Cuál es la noticia: Llamadas legítimas originadas desde fuera de EE.UU. se podrían estar bloqueando incorrectamente por las iniciativas que apuntan a manejar las llamadas automáticas ilegales, generando un impacto negativo para los negocios. Por qué es importante: El nuevo…
Mar 27, 2020
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Removing the Risk That Could Impede Adoption of Rich Business Messaging

Removing the Risk That Could Impede Adoption of Rich Business Messaging Verification and Trust Required for Rising New Service to Reach its Full Potential What’s the News: The rise of Rich Business Messaging, driven by the increasing availability of handsets supporting GSMA Rich Communication Services, opens the door to new forms of fraud and spam, putting users at risk. Why it Matters: Rich Business Messaging is poised to be the next wave of messaging technology offering enhanced…
Mar 24, 2020
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As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket, Regulators, Service Providers Can Restore Trust in Caller ID

As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket, Regulators, Service Providers Can Restore Trust in Caller ID iconectiv TruReach Certify is foundation of first national deployment of industry-standard calling number verification service What’s the News: iconectiv TruReach Certify is the foundation that ensures only legitimate and trusted entities can participate in the STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID ecosystem.  It helps service providers authenticate caller IDs from law-abiding…
Feb 19, 2020
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Strategizing to Mitigate the Misuse of Telecom Networks

iconectiv experts to speak at ITEXPO 2020 on how to reduce robocalls and mitigate the misappropriation of VoIP technology BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – February 6, 2020 – Shaping the future of trusted communications and a debate about upcoming technologies and trends await visitors at ITEXPO 2020, which takes place February 11-14 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Experts from iconectiv will be taking the stage, focusing on strategies for the reduction of robo-driven spam calling and the best ways to…
Feb 6, 2020