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FCC announces successful transition to new administrator for number porting system
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2018—The Federal Communications Commission announced the successful completion of the transition to the new Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA), Telcordia Technologies, doing business as iconectiv. The LNPA operates the system that allows consumers to keep their telephone numbers when they switch communications service providers, thereby promoting consumer choice and competition among those companies. It also provides critical services to our nation’s…
May 31, 2018
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ATIS Awards Honor Members’ Visionary Leadership and ICT Industry Contributions
WASHINGTON — ATIS is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Annual Awards, which recognized seven technology leaders and industry subject matter experts for their critical contributions to information and communications technology (ICT) solutions development in support of ATIS’ strategic initiatives.
“From advancing artificial intelligence in the network, the IoT, 5G and emergency services communications to mitigating robocalling, ensuring the overall ‘health’ of the network and more…
May 3, 2018
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RCS is Here - What You Need to Know
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is forecasted to grow from ~160M users to more than 1B by 2019. RCS offers a richer experience for business-to-consumer engagement through texts on smartphones.
Apr 24, 2018
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iconectiv Brings Device ID Expertise to the Linux Foundation
The Bridgewater, New Jersey-based company iconectiv this week joined the Linux Foundation Networking Fund.
Apr 24, 2018
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Service providers and enterprises beware: Industrial-scale telecom fraud is here
Everyone can agree that new problems require new solutions. This is particularly true, says Peter Ford, EMEA regional vice president at iconectiv, for service providers and enterprises hoping to halt the rising epidemic in industrial-scale telecom fraud.
Apr 23, 2018
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Common shortcodes gain traction, as texting best engages customers
Creating marketing campaigns with effective text messages can increase traffic in stores and convert customer leads into sales. Millennials are a prime target for marketers, as they love their smartphones. A study from OpenMarket showed that 75 percent of millennials would choose a text only phone over a voice-only phone.
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Apr 9, 2018
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One of telecom’s biggest IT projects ‘went great’—at least so far
Described as one of the biggest IT projects ever undertaken by the U.S. telecom industry, the nation’s commercial number portability services yesterday began moving from previous vendor Neustar to new vendor iconectiv. And “it went great,” said Kathy Timko, head of local number portability administration at iconectiv, in an interview this morning.
“It’s a highly orchestrated endeavor,” Timko explained.
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Apr 8, 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
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MENA Telecom Leaders Discuss Fixed Asset Management, Virtual Networks
Speakers include experts from Zain Group, IDC, Oracle
Apr 4, 2018
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New Enhancements for Leasing and Managing Short Codes for Consumer Engagement
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.
Apr 2, 2018
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Services for Law Enforcement Agencies and Marketers Successfully Transition to iconectiv
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 Protection Act (TCPA). The services successfully transitioned on March 4, 2018.
Mar 5, 2018
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iconectiv Announces Successful Transition of Nation’s Phone Number Identification Service for Marketers
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.
Mar 5, 2018