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Forbes: Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam

Published in Forbes, Peter Ford of iconectiv discusses how businesses can safeguard SMS, MMS and RCS messaging channels from fraud and spam. He highlights the importance of trust in messaging, lessons learned from past scams and industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN to protect consumer communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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VanillaPlus: Enhance global security by using phone number data to counteract fraud

Published in VanillaPlus Issue 1 2025, this thought leadership article by iconectiv explores how phone number intelligence is a key factor in fraud prevention. By leveraging porting data, financial services companies can strengthen identity verification and risk management strategies.
Feb 27, 2025
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AZFamily (CBS Phoenix): Scammers Taking Advantage of AI

In a live interview with AZFamily (CBS Phoenix), Chris Drake, Senior VP at iconectiv, discusses how scammers are using AI to bypass two-factor authentication, hijack phone numbers and commit fraud. He shares tips on protecting personal data and preventing these attacks.
Feb 26, 2025
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The Fast Mode: protecting telecom from AI scams with authoritative numbering intelligence

The Fast Mode featured an article by iconectiv’s Steve Tang on how AI-driven scams are evolving and the role of authoritative numbering intelligence in fraud prevention. He explains how telcos can leverage trusted data sources to detect and block fraudulent calls and messages before they reach consumers.
Feb 25, 2025
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Forbes: The role of mobile phone numbers in digital identity verification

In a Forbes Technology Council article, iconectiv’s Peter Ford highlights the critical role mobile phone numbers play in digital identity verification. As a reliable and scalable authentication tool, phone numbers provide stability across providers and locations, anchoring identities for billions worldwide.
Feb 12, 2025
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iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect Platform Wins Gold for Robocall Mitigation Innovation

iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect Platform was listed as a Gold winner in the Robocall Mitigation Innovation category at Juniper Research’s Future Digital Awards for Telco Innovation. This recognition highlights iconectiv’s commitment to combating fraudulent calls and enhancing the security of global communications networks.
Jan 30, 2025
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PR 360: navigating a new age of scams with Chris Drake

iconectiv SVP, Chris Drake, joins PR 360 to discuss the growing threat of text fraud, the impact of new robocall regulations and how scammers are leveraging AI in today’s digital landscape. Learn what service providers, regulators and telecom vendors are doing to protect people and businesses.
Jan 15, 2025

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iconectiv appoints veteran finance executive as CFO

Jamie K. Oliver brings 30 years of experience to key leadership position supporting growth strategy for respected communications services firm.
Apr 23, 2018
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iconectiv’s Tara Flynn Condon Named to Women in Cable Telecommunications Rising Leaders Program

iconectiv’s Tara Condon, director of product marketing for Information Solutions, has been named to the 2018 Rising Leaders Program by Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), an immersive leadership development program.
Apr 18, 2018
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Telecom Fraud, $20B Annual Global Problem, Continues to Rise: Mitigated Techniques Outlined at International Conference

iconectiv speaks about preventing the misuse and abuse of networks at RAG Conference.
Apr 16, 2018
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iconectiv Joins Linux Foundation’s Open Source Networking Collaboration Project, Including Transition to NFV

iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced the company has joined The LF Networking Fund (LFN), a new open source networking initiative created by The Linux Foundation.
Apr 12, 2018
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iconectiv Announces Cutover of First Regional NPAC System

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.
Apr 9, 2018
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Short Code Registry: New Features - Simplifying & Creating a Better Leading Experience

Cliff Holsenbeck, Product Management, Director of the Short Code Registry, and Nancy Korsun, Systems Engineer, both from the Information Solutions team, will present a webinar on the new features of the Short Code Registry, which simplifies how codes are leased and managed. Working in conjunction with CTIA, iconectiv is the official administrator of the Short Code Registry.
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.  
Apr 6, 2018