Peter Ford, iconectiv’s Executive Vice President, Information Solutions Business joined the paper’s author, Omnisperience Chief Analyst Teresa Cottam in the latest Trending Tech Podcast, hosted by Jeremy Cowan. During it they discussed this pressing issue as well the latest tech headlines and trends impacting the telecom space.
As service providers roll out new technology (like 5G) and densify their networks, it is critical that they have full visibility into the location, assets and capabilities of all available infrastructure and network sites. Companies that own and operate towers and network sites can help service providers do this—essentially optimizing their network planning and operation—by providing clear and accurate site information using the standardized industry data widely used by the telecom ecosystem.
At Conecta Mexico, iconectiv’s Bob Grant will discuss how the global telecom community is working together to protect and defend the communications ecosystem. To learn more about how iconectiv’s services are focused on keeping people connected by verifying legitimate callers, stop by booth #3 on the exhibition floor to talk to our team.
As service providers roll out 5G and densify their networks, they are increasingly relinquishing end-to-end ownership and control of their networks by outsourcing links to wholesale fiber providers. A new iconectiv use case explains how wholesale fiber companies can streamline and simplify their interactions with their service provider customers to secure greater market share.
Service providers use an industry-standard common language to log and describe their networks. A wholesale fiber company that applies the same standard terminology to their own network elements will instantly improve communication within their own organization—and at a competitive advantage when marketing to service providers.
The Network Media Group recently sat down with a panel of experts at Mobile World Congress ‘23 in Barcelona to discuss the role of tower companies in the deployment of 5G. Learn how tower companies are able to partner with telecom service providers to tap into new revenue streams and speed up 5G rollouts.
iconectiv has been providing mobile number portability service in Greece since 2004. After winning the new public tender, iconectiv will continue providing mobile and fixed number portability service for an additional five years – making Greece one of few countries in the world offering portability for both types of telecom service. For nearly 20 years, Greece has been a trailblazer in offering number portability, which helps drive innovation across service providers by offering consumers and businesses convenience and choice for their telecom needs. Number portability additionally helps Greece’s regulators more efficiently manage their numbering resources.
iconectiv takes to MWC Barcelona 2023 to showcase how communication service providers are mitigating fraud, caller ID spoofing, smishing, illegal robocalling and network inefficiency. Fraud undermines consumer trust, creating business challenges for service providers, their enterprise customers and consumers. In the shadows of service providers globally, a squadron of advanced and intelligent superheroes are diligently working to keep the integrity of the communications infrastructure and the relevancy of the communication channels intact.
FOX Cleveland’s Brad Hamilton seeks input from iconectiv SVP, George Cray, on how scammers are leveraging March Madness to steal personal information. Cray warns that Ohio is a hotspot for scams, as the state can now legally bet on the tournament. He suggests putting a freeze on your credit and reporting scams to the local police.
Tom Zizka of FOX Houston warns viewers that March Madness is an opportunity for fraudsters to steal fans’ personal information. Scammers will use the NCAA tournament to craft texts around ticket sales or a betting opportunity in hopes to trick receivers into sharing personal information or clicking malicious links. George Cray, VP at iconectiv, offers insight as a telecom security expert and recommends never trusting these texts with sensitive information or clicking links. Zizka explains that another level of protection comes with messages from 5 or 6-digit numbers. Businesses have registered and undergone a vetting process to obtain these numbers, making them much more trustworthy.
Megan Moriarty of CBS Jacksonville shares the story of how Tesa Childs was a victim of number porting fraud. The victim shared that her bank account was emptied, and the scammer had complete access to her phone. Moiarty turns to telecom expert, George Cray, VP of iconectiv, for insight on how viewers can protect themselves. Cray explains that you can never 100% trust a text from an unknow 10-digit number and that 5-6-digit short codes are more reliable.
In VanillaPlus Magazine, iconectiv shares an expert deep dive into origin-based rating. Over the past several years, network service providers have been feeling increased pressure to find new income streams to offset shrinking voice and data revenues, as well as margins. Origin-based rating is an untapped income opportunity that lies in how network service providers operate their business – specifically in relation to how they charge for terminating calls.
Joshua Oculam of FOX Scranton cautions viewers of tax scams ramping up before April. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, provides expert insight on ways to keep viewers and their information safe. Drake explains that the IRS will contact Americans by notices in the mail, not by text or email. If a suspicious looking message is received, Drake warns to never click the link and to freeze your credit.
Niccole Cann of CBS San Antonio warns tax-payers of this year’s IRS scams. iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, cautions viewers that links or files sent by a number claiming to be the IRS are infected and should not be clicked.
Alex Corradetti of CBS Milwaukee seeks the expertise of iconectiv CTO, Chris Drake, in a live interview regarding IRS text scams. Drake advises viewers on ways to spot scammers, how to prevent against attacks and what to do as a recipient of these tax season scams.
The Common Language International Advisory Board (IAB) and Technical Advisory Group’s (TAG) will be held in Columbus, OH on October 17th, 18th and 19th. 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 host the fourth quarter Common Interest Group on Routing and Rating (CIGRR) work group session on October 17th – 19th, 2023. This three-day meeting provides an interactive forum for CIGRR to recommend advanced direction to the TruOps Telecom Routing Administration (TRA).
Hosted by SOMOS, the 2023 SOMOS Summit is being held on October 16-17 in Washington, D.C. Mike Gilbert, iconectiv’s Senior Account Director, will be in attendance to discuss the transformative power of phone numbers in our hyper-digitalized world.
See iconectiv’s Executive VP, Michael O’Brien’s, session, “Call authentication for a safer voice channel,” at HIYA’s State of the Call Summit on October 5, 2023, at 2:45 p.m. ET to learn more about call authentication.
iconectiv is a silver sponsor of ConnectMobile, hosted by CTIA. Join us on September 26, 2023 in Las Vegas as industry experts gather to explore the most recent initiatives in telecom aimed at enabling communication between themselves and those they serve and safeguarding consumers from unsolicited messages.
Visit the iconectiv team at Booth 427 to learn the how the TruNumber, TruOps and TruReach platforms are restoring confidence in voice communications, allowing trusted and timely consumer engagement and driving operational efficiencies for communication service providers, network element and equipment providers and other industry stakeholders.
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.