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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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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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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Announced New Strategic Partner iconectiv for Common Short Code Registry Services

CTIA-The Wireless Association® announced today iconectiv, a leading provider of solutions that enable communication service providers to interconnect networks, devices and applications, is its new strategic partner for its Common Short Code (CSC) Registry Services. iconectiv will provide these services starting January 1, 2016.
Jul 30, 2015
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ATIS and iconectiv Named to Key Management Roles in the New M2M Registry

ATIS and iconectiv today announced their leadership roles in the development of the new Application Identifier (App-ID) Registry for oneM2M, the global standards initiative for M2M communications and the Internet of Things (“IoT”). oneM2M has designated ATIS, a oneM2M founding partner, as the initial and sole App-ID Registry Management Authority.
Jul 7, 2015
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FCC Authorizes LNPA Contract Negotiations with iconectiv to Begin

Telcordia Technologies, Inc., D/B/A iconectiv, the world leader in number portability services, announced today that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted an order instructing the North American Portability Management LLC (NAPM) to initiate contract negotiations with iconectiv to serve as the new national Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all seven of the U.S. NPAC regions.
Mar 26, 2015