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Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
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iconectiv Enables Fixed Number Portability in Argentina
For over a decade, iconectiv—the world leader in number portability and ambassador for trusted communication—has played a key role in enabling number portability across Argentina. On September 20, 2022, Argentina became one of the six countries in the world that support both fixed and wireless number portability, powered by iconectiv’s Number Portability Clearinghouse solution. This expansion provides choice and convenience to consumers and businesses and drives innovation among communication providers. The addition of fixed number portability helps Argentina's regulators more efficiently manage and optimize national numbering resources.
Nov 15, 2022
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Global Trend of Origin-Based Rating Creates Major Revenue Opportunities for Network Service Providers
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.
Nov 14, 2022
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iconectiv’s Carolyn Knight Joins CFCA Consumer Education Committee Focused on Fraud Prevention
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.
Nov 8, 2022
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With Illegal Robocalls Serving as the Gateway to Financial and Identity Fraud, What Can the Telecom Industry Do to Shut Them Down?
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.
Oct 19, 2022
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As Messaging Reigns Supreme for Communications Between Consumers and Brands, iconectiv Messaging Expert Provides Insights on What Businesses Should Know
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.
Oct 4, 2022
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iconectiv Trusted Communication Superheroes Speak Out About Protecting Financial Services Firms and Their Customers from Fraudsters
At MWC Las Vegas Panel Discussion, iconectiv’s George Cray Describes How the Industry is Fighting the Rise of Fraud and its Financial Fallout
Sep 14, 2022
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iconectiv Telecom Numbering Expert Natalie McNamer Elected Co-chair of ATIS Industry Numbering Committee (INC)
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.
Aug 24, 2022
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In the news
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Carrier Wrap with Scott Puopolo of iconectiv
On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Scott Puopolo, EVP of the information solutions business at iconectiv, to discuss the firm’s work with industry trade group CTIA on its common short code program and the importance of security for the platform.
Feb 24, 2017
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TIA Announces 2017 Officers and New Board Members
Chris Drake, Chief Technology Officer, iconectiv, has been named to the Board of Directors for 2017.
Jan 26, 2017
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RCR Wireless News Top 100 Stories of 2016
RCRWireless lists iconectiv LNPA contract signing as a top 100 news story of 2016. Editors note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories over the past year across the mobile space. This list is culled from more than 2,500 stories posted to the RCRWireless site in 2016...
Dec 28, 2016
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Will Mobile Messaging Apps Ever Truly Displace Text Messaging?
With the recent boom in mobile messaging apps including WhatsApp and LINE, consumer brands that have relied on text messaging to communicate with audiences for more than 10 years, have to wonder if text messaging, specifically common short codes, are still as relevant to consumers as they once were.
Dec 26, 2016
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Global Interconnect Specialist iconectiv Ramps up its Fraud & Identity Solutions in Bypass & A2P Messaging
For many years, the fraud management (FM) solutions market has been dominated by small and mid-sized software developers.
Dec 22, 2016
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iconectiv's Shelby Kiewel re-elected as chair of OneM2M's REQ Working Group
OneM2M announced its elected leadership team for 2017, with representatives of Nokia, Deutsche Telekom, LG Electronics and Qualcomm among those taking roles...
Dec 21, 2016
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4 ways retailers can engage holiday shoppers via SMS
The holiday shopping season offers a prime opportunity for retailers to engage with gift-buyers and drive sales.
Print, online and email promotions are rampant and high levels of mobile engagement via mobile applications and coupons is expected. According to GPShopper, roughly half of all holiday shoppers planned to take advantage of mobile coupons last year.
Dec 19, 2016
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Events
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CCA Financial Summit
Hosted by Cloud Communications Alliance, the CCA Financial Summit is a two-day event being held on September 26-27 in New York City to discuss topics such as how to prepare for where the economy is heading. iconectiv will be in attendance with other industry leaders.
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Connected Britain 2023
iconectiv’s Senior Director, John Hayes, will be in attendance September 20-21, 2023, at Connected Britain. Organized by Total Telecom, learn about the future of the UK’s connectivity for businesses and communities from industry experts in London.
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SIPNOC 2023
Visit iconectiv’s Bob Grant, Director of Product Management, and Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate and Business Development, at SIPNOC 2023 in Herndon, VA. They will both be speaking in the “Cross Border Call Authentication,” and Numeracle’s, “The Future of End to End Branded Calling Using Authentication,” sessions on September 12-13.
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MEF CONNECTS: The Future of Fraud Prevention
Stop by iconectiv’s VP of Information Solutions, Don Holloway’s session, “How Regulatory Agencies Are Responding to the Changing Landscape,” at MEF CONNECTS: The Future of Fraud Prevention on September 5, 2023, at 12:05 p.m. to learn more about the evolution of fraud.
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Telco Transformation LATAM
CONECTA LATAM's Telco Transformation LATAM conference, held on August 29-30 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will bring together industry experts to discuss the impact of 5G and AI. iconectiv’s Angelica Ford, Senior Account Director, and Alberto Apablaza, Director of Account Manager, will be in attendance.
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MEF Leadership Forum + MEET UP
Hosted by MEF and the Canadian Telecommunications Association, the MEF Leadership Forum is being held on July 18 in Toronto, Canada. Matt Lear, iconectiv’s Senior Director of Product Management, will be in attendance to discuss the latest text messaging trends and technologies.
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NARUC Summer Policy Summit
Hosted by NARUC, the NARUC Summer Policy Summit is a four-day event being held on July 16-19 in Austin, Texas. Connie Hartman, Director of Product Management at iconectiv, and other leading voices will be attending to discuss best practices and crucial issues within the industry.
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