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Press Releases

Media Contact:
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com

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NPAC Transition Proceeds with Launch of Learning Management System

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, is continuing the transition to the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) with the release of a suite of new training courses and the launch of its NPAC Learning Management System.
Jul 13, 2017
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Telecom and Media Leaders to Converge at Interactive Executive Gathering

iconectiv, to join industry leaders including Disney/ABC, Fox Networks, Microsoft, and Viacom at interactive network technology conference
Jun 6, 2017
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Spain to Ensure International Calls and Messages Reach Intended Customers through iconectiv’s MobileID Solution

iconectiv and the AOPM and AOP, the Spanish mobile and landline Operator Associations, today announced that the iconectiv MobileID offer, has been selected to exclusively provide port corrected numbering data. This service is critical to help foreign operators route calls and SMS sent to Spanish residents from businesses outside the country, mainly when the Spanish number is ported.
May 22, 2017
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España ayuda a asegurar la entrega de llamadas y mensajes SMS internacionales mediante la solución MobileID de iconectiv

iconectiv y la AOPM y la AOP, asociaciones formadas y gestionadas exclusivamente por operadores de telefonía fija (AOP) y móvil (AOPM), anunciaron hoy que la oferta MobileID de iconectiv ha sido seleccionada en exclusiva para proveer los datos de encaminamiento de numeración portada de España . Este servicio proporcionado por iconectiv resulta relevante para asegurar a operadores extranjeros el correcto encaminamiento del tráfico de llamadas y mensajes de texto con destino a la numeración perteneciente a las distintas redes públicas telefónicas existentes en España, particularmente cuando se trata de numeración que ha sido objeto de operaciones de portabilidad entre operadores.
May 22, 2017
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Industry Testing for New iconectiv NPAC Begins May 15

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all seven U.S. regions, began industry testing today, May 15, 2017, a major milestone in the transition to the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC).
May 15, 2017
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Webinar May 18: Cultivating Customer Engagement, Increasing Brand Integrity

iconectiv, will provide valuable insights on boosting customer engagement between consumers and brands, amid stringent Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) messaging regulations, during an upcoming webinar on May 18, 2017. Presented along with the Professional Association for Customer Engagement (PACE), the webinar: The Power of Identity: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Costs of Consumer Disengagement, will focus on the role of text messaging as part of an omnichannel strategy to drive revenue and brand intimacy within their business operations.
May 11, 2017
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Efforts to Stop Caller ID ‘Spoofing’ and Robocalls Detailed in New Industry White Paper

Telemarketers and robocalls using spurious Caller ID to trick consumers into answering their phones – also known as ‘spoofing’– are the primary source of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaints and reports of telecom fraud, and the problem is increasing at an alarming rate. A new industry white paper titled, Caller ID: The Impact of Robocalling and Spoofing, has been released that provides a brief overview of the issue as well the techniques being developed to help alleviate the problem.
May 11, 2017

In the news

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Forbes: Strength in Numbers: Maximizing AI’s Effectiveness Against Fraud

In this article, Peter Ford, EVP and Head of Information Solutions Business at iconectiv, discusses AI’s dual role in improving customer experiences and combating fraud. He highlights mobile numbers as key identifiers and the need for accurate phone data to prevent fraud.
Jul 2, 2024
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Telecom Reseller: AI has changed the telecom landscape, giving fraudsters the ability to clone voices and perpetrate robocall scams at scale

iconectiv’s SVP, Chris Drake, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to discuss what services providers, regulators and telecom vendors are doing to protect the digital identities of people and businesses.
Jun 18, 2024
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Nilson Report: Telecom Data for Fraud Fighting from iconectiv

Organizations increasingly use mobile numbers as account identifiers due to their portability and reliability. iconectiv is a key provider of mobile and text data, aiding in account verification, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance across over 100 countries through API integrations.
May 31, 2024
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Total Retail: Short Codes are Long on Bottom-Line Benefits

In this article, Mykola Konrad, Senior VP, Head of Product at iconectiv, discusses the value of short codes in retail. He highlights their trustworthiness, high open rates and role in fraud prevention. Mykola also explores how AI enhances message personalization, boosting sales and revenue for retailers.
May 30, 2024
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Enterprise Security Tech: AI-Driven Robocall Scams: How Fraudsters Are Cloning Voices to Deceive and Steal

In this Q&A with Enterprise Security Tech, Chris Drake, SVP, Corporate and Business Development at iconectiv, delves into the AI-driven tactics used by fraudsters and their impact on digital security. He also discusses the measures being implemented to combat these threats.
May 20, 2024
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WIA: How tower and data center operators can enable and monetize rapid 5G buildouts

In this article, Mykola Konrad, Head of Product at iconectiv®, discusses the importance of tower and data center operators adopting iconectiv® TruOps™ Common Language® to enable efficient communication with communication service providers (CSPs) and seize opportunities in the 5G market.
May 2, 2024
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KSL 5 TV: NCAA Tournament basketball is coming to Salt Lake and so are the ticket scams

Chris Drake, SVP at iconectiv, joins Matt Gephardt from KSL 5 TV to discuss March Madness ticket scams.
Mar 20, 2024