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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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iconectiv Announces Cutover of First Regional NPAC System

Bridgewater, N.J. – April 9, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for the United States, announced the successful transition of the Southeast Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) Region to iconectiv on April 8, 2018. This marks the first regional cutover of NPAC data and services for Service Providers, Service Bureaus and Providers of Telecom-Related Services (PTRS), and it follows iconectiv’s successful transition of law enforcement services…
Apr 9, 2018
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Short Code Registry: New Features - Simplifying & Creating a Better Leading Experience

Learn about the new Account Administration and Delegate Leasing features added to the Short Code Registry, including: Simplified account management through new administrator role and the ability to have multiple users per account and a delegate leaser option Ability to easily migrate a code from one company to another Enhanced status updates on impending transfers including, acknowledgement and receipt  
Apr 6, 2018
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iconectiv Showcasing Latest Solutions for Enhancing Customer Engagement at 2018 PACE Show

TCPA compliance is critical for all companies that market via text or phone.  The various regulations included in the TCPA make it difficult for even the most experienced companies to ensure that they are in compliance.  Now, with changes to the TCPA regulations by the FCC, companies are having to evaluate their processes to ensure compliance.   What: iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day,…
Apr 6, 2018
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MENA Telecom Leaders Discuss Fixed Asset Management, Virtual Networks

DUBAI, UAE – April  4, 2018 – The business impacts that new financial regulations and asset management challenges have on telecommunication companies in the region will be the focus of an executive summit, “Fixed Asset Management for the Telecom Industry,” that will be held in Dubai on April 11, 2018.  Hosted by iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, the summit includes presentations from Zain Group,…
Apr 4, 2018
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New Enhancements for Leasing and Managing Short Codes for Consumer Engagement

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – April 2, 2018 -- Mobile marketers who use Short Codes to extend the power of their consumer engagement campaigns will now enjoy new features that simplify how codes are leased and managed.  Announced today by CTIA, who manages the country’s Short Code initiative, and iconectiv, the Short Code Registry administrator, the new functionality will be detailed during a free webinar titled Short Code Registry: New Features - Simplifying and Creating a Better Leasing Experience…
Apr 2, 2018
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Services for Law Enforcement Agencies and Marketers Successfully Transition to iconectiv

Telephone number ID and porting information services launch for law enforcement and businesses that must comply with federal TCPA regulations Bridgewater, N.J. – March 5, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for the United States, announced the successful transition of services providing telephone number identification and porting information to law enforcement, public safety agencies and businesses that must comply with the nation’s Telephone Consumer…
Mar 5, 2018
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iconectiv Announces Successful Transition of Nation’s Phone Number Identification Service for Marketers

Service provider and porting information helps businesses comply with federal TCPA regulations Bridgewater, N.J. – March 5, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator for the United States, has announced the successful transition of the nation’s web-based telephone number identification and porting information service for businesses that must comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The service successfully transitioned on March 4, 2018. This…
Mar 5, 2018