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  1. Vietnam implementing Mobile Number Portability with FPT and iconectiv

    The Vietnam Telecommunications Authority has selected FPT Information System Corporation to deploy Vietnam’s first MNP solution using iconectiv’s TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse.

    FPT worked closely with iconectiv to deliver the MNP solution, bringing additional convenience and choice to Vietnam’s 120 million-plus mobile subscribers. MNP allows consumers to retain their phone number…

  2. Interview with Kathy Timko Who Oversaw “Largest It Project In Us Telecom Industry History”

    It was called the largest IT project in United States telecom industry history, and Kathy Timko, of iconectiv (Bridgewater), was overseeing it to completion.

  3. 5G, RCS and virtual everything – key themes from Mobile World Congress 2019

    While AI and robot-themed exhibits continued to draw crowds, the event also focused on the current challenges facing service providers – namely how to accelerate the global rollout of 5G while also adapting to changing business models.

  4. CISA’s ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Launches Work Streams

    WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and government and industry members of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force gathered in Washington this week and last week as part of the Task Force’s ongoing efforts to identify and develop collaborative solutions to global supply chain risk.  In addition to an…

  5. DHS efforts to ensure a secure supply chain

    Director Bob Kolasky from the National Risk Management Center outlines the goals and priorities of the Department of Homeland Security’s new Supply Chain Security Task Force.

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  6. Chris Drake Provides Expert Insights for Reply All Podcast

    iconectiv CTO Chris Drake’s insights on robocalling and the national STIR/SHAKEN initiative were used in a recent Reply All podcast, episode #138, The Great Momo Panic. The podcasters discuss how robocallers are able to spoof telephone numbers and what can be done about it.  Jump to the 18:40 mark to hear the discussion.

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  7. What Your Texting Vendor Probably Isn’t Telling You

    I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve had to tell someone that sending broadcast text messages from a regular phone number is a big no, no.

    These conversations are a constant reminder of just how far texting has evolved as a campaign tactic. Once a novelty, it’s now a necessary day-to-day tool that most campaigns use as part of their supporter and fundraising…

  8. Glenn Reynolds Featured in Federal Communications Bar Association Newsletter

    I recently had the pleasure of sitting down to lunch with Glenn Reynolds. Glenn is well-known throughout the FCBA and in December 2017, Glenn started the DC office for iconectiv as the Head of Governmental and Industry Affairs. As the entity that holds the contract for national number portability, iconectiv has plenty of issues keeping Glenn busy. Beyond his current work, however, over the…

  9. What is RCS Messaging and Why is it Important to Your Business?

    Despite the highly competitive space for messaging (iMessage, WhatsApp, etc.), standard text messages still reign supreme with 97% of smartphone users sending them. That being said, service providers are continually looking for an edge to compete with the likes of Apple and Facebook and take back the…

  10. CCA’s Annual Excellence in Marketing Awards Honor Innovative and Creative Campaigns

    Denver - April 10, 2019 – Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) today announced the winners of its 2019 Annual Excellence in Marketing Awards at CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show, taking place April 8-10 at the Gaylord Rockies. The Awards recognize members' most effective and innovative…