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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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STI-GA’s renewed partnership with ATIS and iconectiv to strengthen robocall mitigation

SDxCentral highlights STI-GA's renewed agreements with ATIS and iconectiv, reinforcing efforts to boost caller ID accuracy and reduce illegal robocalls. This collaboration ensures the SHAKEN framework remains robust as the telecom industry adapts to evolving robocall mitigation needs.
Nov 7, 2024
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Telecompaper: iconectiv secures vital iTRS contract renewal, ensuring reliable communication access for millions

iconectiv renews its contract to operate the U.S. Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory, providing seamless call routing for millions who need speech and hearing assistance, as highlighted in Telecompaper.
Nov 1, 2024
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Election year scams: iconectiv’s Chris Drake exposes how AI fuels fraud and threatens voter trust

With AI driving more realistic and convincing scams, election fraud is on the rise. In the latest Technology Reseller Podcast at MWC Las Vegas, iconectiv’s Chris Drake reveals how fraudsters use AI to target voters, steal donations and damage brands. Learn how to protect yourself this election year.
Oct 14, 2024

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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
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Consumer Threats in Technology and Connected Device Risks to be discussed at Communications Summit

iconectiv will present a pair of security focused presentations at IEEE ComSoc International Communications Quality and Reliability Workshop (CQR) in Naples, Fl.
May 10, 2017
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Global Fraud and Security Leaders to Join Forces in Miami to Identify and Combat Network Fraud

iconectiv will host and play a highly visible role during three days of workgroup collaboration between some the world’s leading network security and anti-fraud experts during GSM Association’s (GSMA) Fraud and Security Group (FASG) meeting in Miami, FL.
May 8, 2017
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CTIA Cybersecurity Summit 2017 Featuring Top Government and Telecom Leaders to Address Current Cyber Threats and Solutions

A stellar group of top U.S. federal and telecommunications leaders will present their perspectives on fighting the nation’s latest cyber threats at the CTIA Cybersecurity Summit 2017 this Thursday, April 27 at the Newseum in Washington D.C.
Apr 25, 2017
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Thailand to Continue Benefiting from Flexible Mobile Number Portability when switching Service Providers

iconectiv announced it will continue expanding its numbering services in Asia, including a 5 year extension to its successful number portability operations in Thailand.
Apr 20, 2017
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iconectiv Reaches a Milestone as the Secure Number Portability Provider for Greece

Greece’s EETT reports over 10 million Greek resident telephone numbers have been ported successfully since 2004.
Apr 18, 2017