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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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Ensuring Accurate Routing of Calls for Hard of Hearing, those Requiring Speech Communication Assistance

iconectiv Begins Serving as TRS Numbering Administrator for Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Services in the United States What’s the News: As the new provider of the Telecommunications Relay Services Number Directory for iTRS in the U.S., iconectiv is ensuring that people requiring hearing and speech communication assistance can continue to rely on landline and mobile phones to communicate. Why it Matters:  Hard of hearing and those requiring speech communication…
Dec 9, 2019
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Consumers pick up the phone when they have trusted information about the businesses calling them

With TruReach Intel, iconectiv answers the call for a way to compliment SHAKEN’s illegal robocall mitigation with proper identification of calls from legitimate businesses What’s the News: New solution helps service providers authenticate legitimate calls from businesses impacted by SHAKEN specification and the industry-wide crackdown on illegal robocalls. Why it Matters: Outbound calls from law-abiding enterprises and other organizations may be at risk of being treated as an unverified…
Dec 4, 2019
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Answering the Call: Industry to Share Expertise at SIPNOC 2019

BRIDGWATER, NJ – November 19, 2019 ­– With the industry firmly focused on radically reducing illegal robocalls, experts will gather at SIPNOC 2019 on December 3 to further address this critical issue. With 76% of all unidentified phone calls left unanswered, consumers and enterprises are looking to service providers to ensure that legitimate businesses are getting their calls answered by consumers. SIPNOC 2019 will be 100% focused on the new ATIS-SIP Forum SHAKEN framework which will help…
Nov 19, 2019
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Illegal robocalls, NFV implementation and telecom fraud take center stage for iconectiv at MWC Los Angeles

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – October 17, 2019 – While future 5G service plans and deployment updates can be expected to capture headlines at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Los Angeles (October 22-24), iconectiv, a trusted, neutral provider of trusted communications platforms and solutions, will be drawing attention back to some of the key challenges facing service providers and their customers today. In particular, iconectiv will concentrate on solutions that can help speed the introduction of…
Oct 17, 2019
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The promise and peril of network virtualization

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – October 15, 2019 – Service providers want the technological flexibility, business agility and savings that Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises, but they’re frustrated by its implementation complexity and cost and the fact that it requires additional work on top of all their other projects and initiatives. A new market brief from iconectiv®, NFV information as a service making virtualization practical, simple and telco-grade, explores the top four reasons why those…
Oct 16, 2019
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Experts Gather to Discuss Cybersecurity and Fraud during National Cyber Security Awareness Month

New York City – In 2018, $14.7 billion was stolen from 14.4 million U.S. consumers due to identity theft. As October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), top minds in the field will gather on October 16 and 17 at an event in New York City to discuss how to ensure that all Americans and businesses have the resources they need to be safer and more secure. What: Mobile phone numbers now rival social security and driver license numbers as the personal identifier that…
Oct 11, 2019
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Putting Trust Back into Communications takes Center Stage at Communications Fraud Conference

TUSCON, ARIZONA –Robocalls make up nearly half of all phone calls so frustrated consumers simply don’t answer incoming calls and businesses can’t get through to customers when they need to reach them. At the same time, phone numbers have become the defacto personal identifier for consumers and—if verified— can provide valuable information for companies looking to mitigate risk. As communications security professionals gather at this year’s Communications Fraud Control Association’s (CFCA)…
Oct 10, 2019