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The Future of Communication Technology with Michael O’Brien

The telephone totally revolutionized the way we could communicate with people all over the world. But then came email and took it to the next level. And then came text messaging. And then came video calls. And so on…What’s next? What’s just around the corner? In this interview series, called ‘The Future Of Communication Technology’ we are interviewing leaders of tech or telecom companies who are helping to develop emerging communication technologies and the next generation of how we…
Mar 3, 2021
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How Text Message Short Codes Help Retailers Boost Sales and Engagement

The easier it is for consumers to do something, the more likely they are to do it. That’s why retailers and other businesses use text message short codes as a powerful tool to engage customers. Mnemonics, systems for improving and assisting the memory and code length are two reasons why short codes are easier for consumers to remember than URLs and email addresses. Businesses can opt to use “vanity” numbers, which makes it even simpler for customers to remember a brand name and how to get in…
Feb 22, 2021
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An Interview with Mr. Jonathan Shulman, Vice President, Business Development iconectiv

Jonathan Shulman, Vice President, Business Development at iconectiv, is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities and future revenue streams across iconectiv’s secure, interconnection solutions with global mobile network operators, telecom regulators, technology and industry partners. He also leads engagement with product and engineering teams to represent the voice of the customer and translate insights into test cases and proof of concept prior to market launch. …
Feb 17, 2021
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How HR Professionals Can Connect With Candidates and Employees Through Short Code Messaging

With 96% of Americans owning mobile phones, HR recruiters are now leaning toward tools such as online chatbots and short code messaging. With so many cases of fraudsters, and a surge in robocalling, people now do not answer calls from numbers they do not know. And, with the CTIA reporting that 93% of consumers consider text messaging to be a trusted communication environment, short codes offer the perfect opportunity for starting a trusted conversation between recruiters and…
Feb 16, 2021
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CTIA Wireless Foundation Launches Catalyst 2021, Competitive Grants Program for Health and Well-Being

CTIA Wireless Foundation today announced the launch of Catalyst 2021, its competitive grants program accelerating social entrepreneurs using wireless to address pressing health and well-being issues. The Foundation’s signature initiative, Catalyst identifies and funds early stage organizations that take advantage of the speed, efficiency and versatility of wireless to improve the health and well-being of Americans. Catalyst will award $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 grants to three winners. …
Feb 9, 2021
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5 Ecommerce Trends to Watch for in 2021

SMS has pulled great outcomes for brands in the last few years: In 2016, Seattle Sun Tan found great success with text-based marketing. The company implemented an SMS campaign offering discounts to customers, and within the first month, 4,750 people opted in — this drove $196,000 in new sales and a 500% increase in spend from their regular clientele. “Text messaging via shortcodes offers the perfect opportunity for ecommerce businesses to engage in two-way text conversations with consumers,”…
Jan 14, 2021
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How CSPs can restore consumer trust in communications in 2021 – and beyond

Understanding the real perception of consumer trust in communications these days is hard to know exactly because so many factors play into it. We do know that 76% of consumers no longer answer calls from unfamiliar and unidentified numbers, letting them drop into voice mail instead. Some contact centre operators say that outbound call answer rates are down 30% It’s not hard to see why. In the UK, for example, consumers receive five billion nuisance calls each year, according to Ofcom…
Jan 7, 2021

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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