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Telecom Reseller: ensuring broadband equity across America, iconectiv podcast

Published on Telecom Reseller, this podcast features iconectiv’s Sharon Dileo discussing broadband expansion in the U.S. She highlights the BEAD Program’s mission to expand high-speed internet access, the challenges it faces and iconectiv’s role in supporting its success.
Mar 12, 2025
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Pipeline Magazine: rich business messaging boosts sales and brand loyalty by transforming the customer experience

Published in Pipeline Magazine, this article by Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate & Business Development at iconectiv, explores how Rich Business Messaging (RBM) revolutionizes customer engagement. RBM, powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), enhances sales, brand loyalty and security.
Mar 11, 2025
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VanillaPlus: RCS and why it’s better for business messaging from iconectiv SVP

In a live interview at MWC Barcelona 2025, Chris Drake (SVP, iconectiv) speaks with Jim Morrish (Co-Founder, Transforma Insights) for VanillaPlus. They discuss the evolution of Rich Communication Services (RCS), its impact on business messaging and the importance of authentication and security in telecom.
Mar 5, 2025
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Forbes: Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam

Published in Forbes, Peter Ford of iconectiv discusses how businesses can safeguard SMS, MMS and RCS messaging channels from fraud and spam. He highlights the importance of trust in messaging, lessons learned from past scams and industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN to protect consumer communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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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