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Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
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With New Mandated OTS Switching Process on the Horizon, UK Communications Providers Have Viable Managed Access Provider Option
The United Kingdom’s One Touch Switch (OTS) deadline is 12 September 2024, requiring communications providers (CPs) to comply with specific OTS requirements. As a registered Managed Access Provider with TOTSCo, iconectiv UK Limited offers the necessary flexibility for providers to meet today's residential broadband market demands.
Jun 12, 2024
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iconectiv Chief Technology Officer Elected to SIP Forum Board of Directors
Steve Tang, Chief Technology Officer at iconectiv, has joined the Board of Directors of the SIP Forum, showcasing his expertise in trusted communications and iconectiv's dedication to advancing communication services, supporting emerging technologies and combating the misuse of communication networks.
May 16, 2024
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Cross Border Call Authentication for Fighting Fraudulent Calls Takes the Stage at CABASE Internet Day
iconectiv's Angelica Ford and Bob Grant will dive into Common Language and Cross Border Call Authentication at CABASE Internet Day, emphasizing the importance of establishing a common language in network interconnection and resolving international calling challenges to uphold trust in Argentina's communications.
May 16, 2024
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Today’s Digital Age Calls for Increased Protection of the Phone Number, says iconectiv
In the digital age, phone numbers have become essential components of identity verification. In their new market brief, iconectiv emphasizes the critical need to safeguard phone numbers, offering a digital identity portfolio that helps businesses strengthen security measures and streamline customer verification processes.
May 2, 2024
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The Path to 5G Profitability for Data Centers, Towers and Real Estate Companies
A new iconectiv white paper explores how data center operators and commercial real estate companies can use Common Language to build awareness of their fiber, interconnection and tower/site portfolios. iconectiv will showcase Common Language during Connect(X) 2024 in Atlanta on May 14.
Apr 30, 2024
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Upcoming Live Webinar Shines Light on Best Practices to Secure the Digital Identity
iconectiv’s Michael O’Brien will discuss the vital role of phone numbers in digital identity verification during the "Securing the Digital Frontier” webinar on April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. He will cover fraud prevention, regulatory compliance and ensuring trustworthy digital identity signals, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
Apr 23, 2024
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How Financial Service Companies Are Using Phone Number Data to Mitigate Fraud
iconectiv's recent case study demonstrates how financial institutions leverage numbering data to enhance security and combat fraud. By identifying recently ported phone numbers through iconectiv's data exchanges, companies can verify phone number accuracy, crucial for identification amidst rising mobile-focused fraud threats.
Apr 22, 2024
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In the news
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2020 will be the year when the industry begins to stem the tide of robocalls (Reader Forum)
While 2019 was the year the telecom industry and regulators increased their actions to address illegal robocalls with default call blocking and the launch of STIR/SHAKEN, 2020 will be the year that we see how these strategies unfold. By January 2020, the new FCC-endorsed ATIS-SIP Forum SHAKEN framework will be deployed across major U.S. service providers to help mitigate the illegal robocall epidemic and strengthen consumer trust in the callerID information displayed. And the rest of the world will be watching to see how this strategy can be leveraged in their individual markets.
Dec 23, 2019
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A Black Swan Solution Guide: The Value of an Authoritative Database of Global Telephone Numbers in Fraud Control
What if a Fraud Management System came along that could automatically detect and block 90% of IRSF and Wangiri fraud cases coming through your network — and even make accurate blocking decisions on numbers never-before-seen? Think how productive that FMS could make your fraud analyst team. Well, such a system exists, but it’s not really an FMS. Actually, it’s a database designed to work in tandem with an FMS. And it enhances the value of any FMS or fraud-fighting team that takes advantage of its intelligence.
Dec 17, 2019
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Telephony Industry Rises to the Challenge of Robocalls, With Legislation, Regulation and Enforcement Close Behind
WASHINGTON, December 13, 2019 – The industry group that is hammering out technical standards governing an anti-robocall framework announced Thursday that that the STIR/SHAKEN framework will launch on Monday, December 16, 2019.
The launch of STIR/SHAKEN calling verification service won’t be final word in ending robocalls. But the much-anticipated milestone does represent a significant achievement for the creation of an entirely new framework governing authenticated telephony.
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Dec 13, 2019
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Industry Solution to Detect, Mitigate and Deter Illegal Robocalling Reaches Important Milestone
The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) announced today that the nation's Calling Number Verification Service, which is based on the SHAKEN framework, will launch December 16, 2019. The launch is a critical step forward in mitigating illegal robocalling, the leading cause of consumer complaints to both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). "Setting SHAKEN into action completes a major milestone in an initiative that brought the industry together through ATIS to find a solution to address the formidable challenge of illegal robocalling," said ATIS President and CEO Susan Miller.
Dec 12, 2019
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LFN Member Spotlight: iconectiv
George Cray, SVP of products at iconectiv sat down with LF Networking to discuss the role iconectiv plays in contributing to open source networking that will benefit the entire ecosystem. It is important that businesses and their customers access and exchange information simply, seamlessly and securely. iconectiv’s extensive experience in information services and its unmatched numbering intelligence helps them do just that. In fact, more than 2 billion people count on our platforms each day to keep their networks, devices and applications connected.
Nov 25, 2019
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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).
Nov 13, 2019
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The Rise and Fall of Robocalling
iconectiv’s CTO, Chris Drake participated on a panel at MWC Los Angeles discussing state of play for robocalling in 2019. Over the years, there has a been a growing problem for consumers with robocalling and spoofing phone numbers. On this panel, Chris discusses the state of robocalling in 2019 and what the solutions are for spoofing as bad actors continue to work around industry policies and implementations. He also discusses what consumers can expect from the private and public sectors, to help carriers mitigate the rise of robocalling.
Nov 4, 2019
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Events
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Money 20/20
Join iconectiv at Money 20/20 on October 27-30, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV, to meet with other industry experts and discuss what’s next in Payments, FinTech and Financial Services.
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Somos Summit 2024
Join iconectiv’s Senior Account Director, Mike Gilbert, as he attends Somos Summit 2024 on September 23-24, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.
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SIP Network Operators Conference
As a diamond sponsor, iconectiv’s Steve Tang, Chris Drake and Sarah Halko will be joining the 13th annual SIP Network Operators Conference on September 17-19, 2024, in Herndon, VA, to gain insights into best practices and strategies for the successful operation of SIP-based-services and applications.
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Identity Week 2024
Join iconectiv’s Chris Drake at Identity Week on September 11-12, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to connect with the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking and more effective identity solutions.
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Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention
Join iconectiv at the Competitive Carriers Annual Convention on September 9-11, 2024, in Amelia Island, FL, to discuss topics on technology innovations and keen strategies in the mobile industry.
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Common Interest Group on Routing and Rating July 2024
iconectiv will host the third Common Interest Group on Rating and Routing (CIGRR) work group session of 2024from July 23-26 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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CEPT Workshop on Combating Fraudulent Communications
iconectiv’s Stephen Breen will be attending the CEPT Workshop on Combating Fraudulent Communications 2024 on July 2-3, 2024, at Scandic Hotel Copenhagen, Denmark, to explore contemporary trends in fraudulent communications, encompassing voice, messaging and OTT services.
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Speaking Engagements
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Common Language and Cross Border Authentication at CABASE Internet Day
iconectiv’s Angelica Ford, Global Senior Account Director, and Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager, join other industry leaders at the CABASE Internet Day from May 16-17, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to cover Common Language and Cross Border Authentication.
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Connect (X) 2024
Connect (X) is the leading North American business technology event uniting industry stakeholders focused on 5G infrastructure. Emphasizing the need for an expanded network infrastructure community to support the next wave of 5G deployment, Connect (X) will be taking place May 14-16, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.Join Myk Konrad, iconectiv’s VP and Head of Product Management, as he speaks with other industry experts during the “Leveraging Digital Twins Data To Improve Tower And Network Asset…
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VanillaPlus Webinar with iconectiv
iconectiv’s Michael O’Brien, Chief Product Officer, joins the VanillaPlus webinar with iconectiv, “Securing the Digital Frontier: Navigating Challenges and Best Practices in Digital Identity Verification,” on April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET.
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iconectiv Session During UK WISPA Spring 2024 Members Meeting
iconectiv’s David Wilson, Vice President of Global Sales, joins other industry leaders at UK WISPA Spring 2024 Members Meeting on March 20-21, 2024, in Birmingham, UK, for a panel to discuss the UK’s new era of broadband switching.
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MEF Leadership Forum Americas – Business Messaging & AI
iconectiv’s Matt Lear, Senior Director of Product Management, joins other industry leaders at MEF Leadership Forum Americas on March 19 in Miami, Florida, for a panel to discuss best practices for choosing the correct endpoint for text messaging.
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CCA Webinar with iconectiv
iconectiv is hosting a webinar on October 25, 2023, with CCA featuring Juan Carlos Ortiz and Chris Bain, iconectiv's Principal for Corporate Business Development and Director of Common Language Services . The webinar, "Advancing Connectivity for All with a Common Language," will spotlight iconectiv®'s TruOps™ Common Language® and its role in unlocking connectivity opportunities for all Americans while assisting service providers.
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HIYA State of the Call
iconectiv’s Executive VP, Michael O’Brien, joins other industry leaders at the State of the Call Summit, presented by HIYA, in New York City on October 5, 2023, to discuss call authentication.
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