Network Service Providers are looking for new income streams to offset shrinking voice, data revenues and margins. If they implement OBR quickly and correctly, it can be a major new source of revenue — and enable them to avoid penalties and surcharges that can be 3,000% over standard termination rates. iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect can be added to Network Service Providers’ existing rating and billing solutions to immediately and accurately determine the correct charges and surcharges.
iconectiv’s Senior Account Manager for the Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) team, Carolyn Knight, has joined the Communications Fraud Control Association’s (CFCA) Consumer Education Committee. This committee focuses on arming consumers with information to help protect themselves from becoming victims of communications fraud. As a committee member, Carolyn will work closely with other industry professionals to create the educational resources consumers and businesses need to safeguard against fraudsters.
Illegal robocalls not only are a complete nuisance but, when effective, can serve as a gateway for fraudulent activities. Which is why 75% of calls from unknown or unrecognizable numbers go unanswered, and also the reason why the Federal Communications Commission enacted the SHAKEN/STIR framework mandate for communications service providers (CSPs) across the U.S.
Nearly 70% of consumer brand interactions shifted to messaging during the pandemic – a trend that is expected to continue as nearly 65% of the global population send and receive SMS messages, including 80% of the population in North America. As both businesses and consumers continue to lean into messaging, there are several options for them to consider - from short codes and 10-digit long codes (10DLC) to toll-free numbers, rich communications services and more.
iconectiv’s senior numbering expert Natalie McNamer has been elected co-chair of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC) by committee members for a two-year term. McNamer will oversee key initiatives associated with the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) numbering resources. This includes efficiently allocating and conserving telephone numbers, which uses extend beyond business and consumer phones to IoT and machine-to-machine devices and more.
In the ever-expanding telecom universe, there are villains trying to corrupt the trusted communications ecosystem.
A new infographic from iconectiv breaks down the various obstacles that the communications industry faces and the special powers each of these superheroes possess to combat these challenges.
For those ready to join the legion of Trusted Communication Superheroes, we are ready for you to take your place among us.
In this podcast, iconectiv’s Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, Chris Drake, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to explore the rising issue of robotexts and fraudulent texting that are posing a significant threat to organizations and individuals.
In this article, iconectiv EVP Peter Ford explores the convergence of telcos and techcos. He underscores the importance of collaborative efforts and harnessing advanced technologies to enhance infrastructure and stimulate growth.
In this podcast, iconectiv’s Executive Vice President, Peter Ford, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to explore the merging of telcos and techcos for new revenue streams. They discuss how iconectiv helps these companies embrace this shift and tackle key challenges.
In this article, Chris Drake, Chief Technology Officer at iconectiv, emphasizes the dangers around 4th of July scams. Chris outlines the different type of scams one may see during this time of year and the importance of staying alert.
Alberto Apablaza, Director of Account Manager at iconectiv, joined Brian Mendoza at Telemundo Philadelphia to discuss texting and wrong number scams. Alberto highlights the importance of recognizing romance scams and offers advice on how to avoid them.
In this article, Peter Ford EVP, Head of Information Solutions Business at iconectiv, examines how public trust between corporations and consumers can be re-established. Peter outlines the importance of building a global trust standard, whereby voice call can be reclaimed as for legitimate call identification.
In this webinar session, David Wilson, Vice President of Global Sales at iconectiv, joins Abe Nejad, Publisher at The Network Media Group, and Teresa Cottam, Chief Analyst at Omnisperience to provide his perspective on number portability solutions.
iconectiv will join the WICT Network to honor women in the cable telecom industry with a banquet dinner in Denver, CO on May 5, 2023. Walk of Fame is an inspiring celebration of influential leaders in cable, who go above and beyond, push for success and change that brings immeasurable impact to our industry. Each year, 500+ gather to honor veteran leaders, up-and-coming talent, and game-changing industry contributors who exemplify WICT’s Touchstones of Leadership. This evening event attracts industry attendance from all levels, including national C-suite executives. Honorees embody WICT’s vision to create women leaders who transform our industry. iconectiv will be sponsoring this event at the Strategic Partner level and will be sitting at table #17.
iconectiv will host the second quarter Common Interest Group on Routing and Rating (CIGRR) work group session on April 18th – 20th, 2023. This three-day meeting provides an interactive forum for CIGRR to recommend advanced direction to the TruOps Telecom Routing Administration (TRA). TRA is the primary source of numbering, routing, and rating data in support of an intercompany information exchange process for the telecommunications industry. TRA provides data and services for the industry to…
Conecta Mexico is a specialist in creating industry leading meetings in Latin America. They are passionate about Latin America and their purpose is facilitating knowledge and networking for executives in the whole region. Conecta works with a customer-focused strategy to deliver high-quality summits, facilitating networking and experiences and bringing together senior executives from the Telecom and ICT industry under the same roof. Board level attendees gather from telecom global mobile, fixed, cable operators, service providers, regulators and government bodies. They understand technology and telecommunications are the main motors for societies transformation and contribute for an increasingly connected and digital territory. Keynote speakers will include AT&T Mexico, Telefonica Movistar, MCM Telecom and Omdia. iconectiv will be a Gold Sponsor of this event and will be exhibiting with a booth. Don’t miss Bob Grant, iconectiv’s Director of Product Management, presenting on Global Shaken.
Capacity Middle East is the largest carrier meeting for the Middle Eastern region, uniting the region’s key ICT players representing the carrier, cloud, hyperscaler, content, digital infrastructure, edge, software, data center and technology industries. The iconectiv sales team will be in attendance.
The Common Language International Advisory Board (IAB) and Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) will be held Virtually, on March 7th, 8th and 9th. The advisory board discusses topics impacting the telecommunications industry, while the TAG session addresses day–to-day operational concerns in regard to specific code sets identified to satisfy subscriber business requirements.
iconectiv will be joining leading technology providers, service providers and other key industry stakeholders at MWC 2023 in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2, 2022 (Hall 2 stand 20IRM). Whether you’re a service provider, company, consumer or country/regulator, confidence that voice calls and text messages of all kinds can reach their intended recipients in a safe and reliable manner is critical.
With illegal robocalls now representing nearly half of all unwanted calls in the U.S., according to the FCC, it’s no wonder that the lion’s share of calls from unidentified or unfamiliar calls (76%) are left unanswered. While verified information and initiatives like STIR/SHAKEN have helped mitigate illegal and unwanted robocalls, the telco industry must continue to develop additional frameworks to protect consumers and businesses.