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SHAKEN/STIR: Finally! A Solution to Caller ID Spoofing?

Fraud and abuse in the form of robocalling, and more specifically illegally spoofed calling, is the No. 1 consumer complaint to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 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 root of the problem is the ease of spoofing caller IDs. Anyone can spoof their outbound Caller ID by using an online service like…
Nov 13, 2019
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The Rise and Fall of Robocalling

On this NMG hosted panel, we will find out the state of play for robocalling in 2019, and what the solutions are for spoofing as bad actors continue to work around industry policies and implementations. We will hear from leaders about what we can all expect from the private and public sectors, to help carriers mitigate the rise of robocalling and help bring to fruition the fall of robocalling. Speakers: Linda Vandeloop, AVP External Affairs/Regulatory, AT&T Chris Drake, CTO,…
Nov 4, 2019
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Businesses See a Sales Lift with Texting

As the population ages, buying power is shifting to Millennials and others who are communicating far differently than their older counterparts. Today’s younger generations are moving away from phone calls and emails and replacing them with texting. Companies are starting to shift in that direction as well, recognizing that text messaging could help them reach an untapped group of consumers, though the change is still in its very early stages. To show just how commonplace texting has become,…
Oct 28, 2019
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“Moments Matter” in Blocking Identity Fraud: Why Number Porting Data is a Vital Tool in Stopping Account Takeovers

In the U.S. market, the LNP program is administered through a national database called the NPAC (National Portability Administration Center) which contains the routing information for over 800 million ported and pooled numbers. Since the late 90s, the NPAC was run by Neustar, under a contract managed by a consortium of Telecommunications Services Providers and overseen by the FCC.  Then, in 2018, administration of the NPAC shifted to iconectiv, the former Telcordia Technologies, a…
Oct 25, 2019
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NFV information as a service making virtualization practical, simple and telco-grade

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises unprecedented technological flexibility, business agility and savings. Realizing the benefits that NFV promises creates some hurdles for service providers who can be stymied by the initial complexity and cost of integrating the thousands of potential Network Function Virtual Infrastructure (NFVI) and Virtual Network Function (VNF) combinations from dozens of vendors into their network. Standards bodies are working to address the onboarding…
Oct 16, 2019
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“At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room” with Kathy Timko and Fotis Georgiadis

At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about surrounding yourself with smart talented people who can use their unique skills to drive projects forward and get the best possible result. Everyone has a voice and should communicate their ideas openly. A leader must be able to listen, respond, stay on track and move in a direction that will allow the whole team to be successful. The bottom line: Successful projects require great leadership and the…
Sep 24, 2019
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Combating Robocalling with STIR/SHAKEN

Both the US Government’s House of Representatives and the Senate recently approved respective dedicated anti-robocalling measures which if signed into law will make it easier for tougher penalties to be imposed on illegal robocallers and fraudsters. It will also demand carriers deploy call authentication technology at a much faster rate. In this exclusive MEF briefing Chris Drake, CTO at iconectiv who are the nationwide policy administrator in the US on behalf of ATIS, explains the new ID…
Sep 20, 2019

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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