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Restoring Trust in Calling Information Is Key for Maximizing Call and Text-Answer Rates

Americans were inundated with more than 58 billion illegal robocalls in 2019, plus 4.5 billion spam text messages. Consumers are so fed up that when they see a call from an unfamiliar or unidentified number, they let it drop into voicemail 76 percent of the time. In this Connections Magazine article, iconectiv’s Mike O’Brien explores the telecom ecosystem battle against illegal robocallers and SMS fraudsters, and why it’s essential to restore consumer confidence in legitimate calls.
Nov 2, 2020
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Convenient & Spam-Free: Why 800-Number Texting (8MS) is a Growing B2C Channel in North America

Texting is catching on as the preferred way to contact businesses. Texting is widely available, 93% of people consider text a trusted communication, and 85% of people prefer sending a message to a business to get information about products and services. In this article, Black Swan Telecom Journal interviews iconectiv’s Michael Gilbert on the company’s text-enabling B2C communications program and why text is increasingly preferred over voice.
Oct 19, 2020
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Coronavirus stress: Mental health issues are rising among workers, but help is available

Technology is offering news ways for individuals who feel isolated in the virtual world to find solace. With Text for Humanity, what started as an idea to combat societal issues was transformed into a messaging switchboard for well-wishers. Texting has become a personal way to get in contact with other people. Using SMS short codes—a five to six-digit phone number that is used mainly for mass communication—over 100,000 messages have been sent in over 90 countries.
Oct 15, 2020
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Wangiri Warriors: A Webinar on Solutions & Strategies for Fighting Call Back Fraud

In this Black Swan Telecom Journal webinar, iconectiv’s Principal Solutions Engineer Director John Haraburda joins a group of fraud control experts to provide a virtual advanced course on tactics and some of the latest thinking and solutions for taming Wangiri fraud. The webinar explores a new variation of Wangiri, where the fraudster’s invitation to call is done through the web.
Oct 1, 2020
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Learn Why Trust is Critical for the Success of Rich Business Messaging at PACE ACX Virtual 2020

Fortune 500 companies and some of the world’s biggest brands are currently exploring Rich Communication Services (RCS) to provide consumers with a deeper, more interactive experience than that offered by traditional SMS texting. At PACE ACX Virtual 2020, iconectiv CTO Chris Drake will describe how brand and logo verification and authentication can and must be part of the foundation for RCS, enabling legitimate businesses to protect their customer experience, reputation and bottom line.
Sep 28, 2020
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Increasing trust and simplifying verification for voice, text, and data

Today, billions of people are connected across voice, text and data communication channels every single day. Increasing robocalls and sophisticated financial scams amidst legitimate communications make it more difficult for businesses to efficiently reach and serve their consumers. Meanwhile, consumer trust is at risk—even for well-established brands. Read more from Vanilla Plus on how iconectiv is ensuring that consumers and businesses communicate with confidence and at industry scale.
Sep 17, 2020
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Trusted Toll-Free with Text Improves Customer Service

Today, there are 42 million toll-free numbers in use. Even during high-call volume periods, customers trust them for engaging with companies. In this Smart Customer Service article, our Senior Account Director Mike Gilbert explores how toll-free numbers can expand the way customer service teams engage with consumers and how business texting can help strengthen customer relationships and improve customer satisfaction.
Aug 20, 2020

Press Releases

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Telecom’s $30B Fraud Problem Addressed at Mobile 360 LATAM

iconectiv experts to provide case studies and strategies to combat ongoing threat of new fraud techniques to service providers at GSMA Mobile 360 Congress.
Nov 30, 2018
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Webinar to address critical role that real-time numbering data has to a service provider’s bottom line

Learn how service providers are leveraging accurate, real-time numbering data to streamline operations and improve customer service. Register for webinar today.
Nov 29, 2018
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IDC says better Fixed Asset Management could boost Service Provider Digital Transformation

According to a new white paper from leading analyst house, IDC, treating fixed asset management as an enabler of digital transformation will allow telecommunication service providers to drive operational efficiency gains across business functions and facilitate tactical and strategic decision making. Implementing a Fixed Asset Management strategy, such as iconectiv TruOps Common Language, will help service providers avoid wasted capital expenditure and enable investment to speed up digital transformation. Download the white paper to read more about the importance and benefits of a FAM solution.
Nov 19, 2018
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iconectiv Names Peter Ford Head of Global Sales

iconectiv sales veteran Peter Ford moves from EMEA role to worldwide lead to drive business growth globally.
Nov 1, 2018
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Plugging the $29bn Telecom Fraud Hole

Join iconectiv and VanillaPlus on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM ET for a free webinar that will outline effective strategies to outsmart fraudsters.
Oct 18, 2018
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Network and Financial Reporting Quandary that Nearly Every Service Provider Faces

Download the latest iconectiv market brief to learn how service providers can efficiently manage their assets and budgets to ensure alignment across network and finance organizations.
Oct 2, 2018
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Security Experts to Address the Imminent Threat of Cyber Attacks Targeting Consumer and Business Data

iconectiv Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Michael Iwanoff, will participate on a panel discussing how the security industry is evolving to address cyberattacks and threats.
Sep 27, 2018