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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.
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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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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.
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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