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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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Telecompaper: iconectiv secures vital iTRS contract renewal, ensuring reliable communication access for millions

iconectiv renews its contract to operate the U.S. Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory, providing seamless call routing for millions who need speech and hearing assistance, as highlighted in Telecompaper.
Nov 1, 2024
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Election year scams: iconectiv’s Chris Drake exposes how AI fuels fraud and threatens voter trust

With AI driving more realistic and convincing scams, election fraud is on the rise. In the latest Technology Reseller Podcast at MWC Las Vegas, iconectiv’s Chris Drake reveals how fraudsters use AI to target voters, steal donations and damage brands. Learn how to protect yourself this election year.
Oct 14, 2024
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Intelligent CIO: Global access to Argentina’s porting data: a strategic move in fraud detection

iconectiv’s partnership with Argentina’s Number Portability Committee enhances global access to portability data, empowering fraud prevention and streamlining risk management. This vital information helps organizations safeguard customers while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Oct 10, 2024
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Tapping into 5G’s Profit Potential: How Data Centers and Mobile Providers Can Speak the Same Language

iconectiv’s JC Ortiz explores how data centers can capitalize on 5G’s growth by aligning with mobile service providers. Learn how adopting a common language and standards can unlock new revenue streams, improve connectivity and enhance operational efficiency.
Oct 10, 2024
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A centralized phone database: the key to boosting customer experience and fraud prevention

In the VanillaPlus Issue 4, iconectiv’s David Wilson shares with George Malim of VanillaPlus how centralized number portability databases can protect phone numbers from fraud by enhancing security and providing seamless user transitions.
Sep 27, 2024
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AI battling AI: iconectiv’s Steve Tang on leveraging authoritative phone number data to combat AI-driven fraud

In an era of AI-powered fraud, iconectiv’s CTO, Steve Tang, explains in an article for Unite.AI how leveraging authoritative phone number intelligence is key to protecting businesses. Discover how AI-driven deepfakes and voice clones can be thwarted with trusted data to safeguard revenue and customer trust.
Sep 27, 2024

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FCC Approves iconectiv’s Local Number Portability Administrator Contract

iconectiv, announced today that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has provided final approval of the contract for iconectiv to serve as the new Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all seven of the U.S. Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) regions. “We are pleased to have received regulatory approval for the LNPA contract.
Jul 25, 2016
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iconectiv and CTIA Give Brands Another Reason to Choose Common Short Codes to Engage with Customers with ‘One Month Free’ Lease Discount for New Codes

iconectiv, the registry service provider supporting the Common Short Code Administration (CSCA) for CTIA®, today released the top seven reasons brands incorporate Common Short Codes in their mobile marketing campaigns. CSC is a 5- or 6-digit number used by an organization to send a text message to many people simultaneously across multiple wireless service providers.
Jun 27, 2016
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Indiana Fiber Network Expands

Indiana Fiber Network, LLC (IFN), the leading Indiana statewide Network Service Provider, announced it has expanded its subscription to iconectiv’s Common Language Information Services to include CLCI™ – S/S Codes for circuit identification. IFN has already been using Common Language to identify locations using the CLONES global registry.
Apr 19, 2016
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SIP Forum Names Gary Richenaker to Board

iconectiv, a leader in telecommunications innovation and policy, is pleased to announce that its Principal Solutions Architect Gary Richenaker was recently named to the SIP Forum Board of Directors. Richenaker has nearly 40 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and will bring valuable insight and guidance to this board position.
Feb 8, 2016
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Potential of IoT Expanded with First-ever Application Registry

With machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) quickly evolving, a critical foundation must exist to enable applications developed on different networks and platforms to easily and seamlessly exchange information. Today, the industry moved one step closer to that reality with the launch of the first-of-its-kind oneM2M Application-ID (App-ID) Registry...
Dec 8, 2015
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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