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Telcordia Technologies , Inc. receives 2016 New Jersey Excellence Award 

October 17th 2016 - Telcordia Technologies , Inc. has been selected for the 2016 New Jersey Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI). Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their…
Oct 17, 2016
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mobile shortcodes key to presidential communications

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton encourage supporters at their events and visitors to their campaign sites to sign up to receive text messages...
Sep 28, 2016
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winning against the telecom fraudsters

The telecom industry loses about $6 billion annually due to interconnect bypass fraud, or SIM box fraud, according to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA)¹. Despite having deployed sophisticated fraud management systems, SIM box fraud continues to cost an average service provider more than $2 million per year based on a survey by ROCCO². Fraudsters avoid call charges by bypassing the legal interconnection routes and terminating their traffic directly to the mobile networks,…
Sep 22, 2016
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effective equipment product change management

Cincinnati Bell Telephone (CBT), like many service providers, has continuously improved operations efficiency resulting in reduced operations expenses. With this benefit, however, has come the challenge of how to give the necessary attention to operational processes while utilizing fewer resources. Using Product Change Notices (PCNs), network equipment suppliers notify their customers of product changes so that customers can decide whether to make updates. Service providers need a process…
Sep 22, 2016
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Global Piscataway telecommunications firm moving to Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER - The company iconectiv, formerly known as Telcordia, needed room to grow. And the company, which has been in Piscataway for decades, has found it in Bridgewater. Next spring, É«»¨ĚĂwill be moving 500 to 550 employees from Hoes Lane in Piscataway to the Somerset Corporate Center at the intersection of Routes 22 and 202-206. Read more The list of gambling sites available to customers is growing every day. If proven resources have already gained…
Sep 21, 2016
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É«»¨ĚĂKicks-off NPAC Transition with Onboarding Webcast

iconectiv, the newly named next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, will hold its initial Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) transition webcast on September 21, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET. The first in a series of transition-related events, the webcast will focus on the registration component of Onboarding for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Provider of TelecomRelated Services. Registration for other NPAC user types will be covered in…
Sep 19, 2016
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The long and short of mobile marketing for your dealership

By Ron Cariker of Power Sports Business Choosing a mobile vendor to work with and help communicate to your most loyal customers is a critical endeavor. In mobile marketing, like any marketing, there are many options. You can select a partner based on price or services or reputation. At the end of the day you want to find a solution that not only fits your needs but will best serve your valuable customers. Don’t fall victim to the idea that mobile is a secondary marketing tool and doesn…
Jul 22, 2016

Press Releases

Media Contact:
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com

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Cross Border Call Authentication for Fighting Fraudulent Calls Takes the Stage at CABASE Internet Day

iconectiv's Angelica Ford and Bob Grant will dive into Common Language and Cross Border Call Authentication at CABASE Internet Day, emphasizing the importance of establishing a common language in network interconnection and resolving international calling challenges to uphold trust in Argentina's communications.
May 16, 2024
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Today’s Digital Age Calls for Increased Protection of the Phone Number, says iconectiv

In the digital age, phone numbers have become essential components of identity verification. In their new market brief, É«»¨ĚĂemphasizes the critical need to safeguard phone numbers, offering a digital identity portfolio that helps businesses strengthen security measures and streamline customer verification processes.
May 2, 2024
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The Path to 5G Profitability for Data Centers, Towers and Real Estate Companies

A new É«»¨ĚĂwhite paper explores how data center operators and commercial real estate companies can use Common Language to build awareness of their fiber, interconnection and tower/site portfolios. É«»¨ĚĂwill showcase Common Language during Connect(X) 2024 in Atlanta on May 14.
Apr 30, 2024
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Upcoming Live Webinar Shines Light on Best Practices to Secure the Digital Identity

iconectiv’s Michael O’Brien will discuss the vital role of phone numbers in digital identity verification during the "Securing the Digital Frontier” webinar on April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. He will cover fraud prevention, regulatory compliance and ensuring trustworthy digital identity signals, highlighting the need for global collaboration.
Apr 23, 2024
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How Financial Service Companies Are Using Phone Number Data to Mitigate Fraud

iconectiv's recent case study demonstrates how financial institutions leverage numbering data to enhance security and combat fraud. By identifying recently ported phone numbers through iconectiv's data exchanges, companies can verify phone number accuracy, crucial for identification amidst rising mobile-focused fraud threats.
Apr 22, 2024
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The Common Language of Telecom Helps Rural Service Providers Close the Digital Divide

iconectiv’s case study highlights how rural service providers can use Common Language to efficiently evaluate network infrastructure, enabling faster and more affordable broadband expansion to tackle the persistent issue of limited internet access in rural areas, benefiting a wide range of service providers in rural America.
Apr 11, 2024
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UK Broadband Service Providers: Are You Ready for a New Switching Process?

iconectiv’s David Wilson will discuss how UK broadband service providers can prepare for the upcoming "One Touch Switch" deadline at the UKWISPA Members Meeting, addressing challenges and offering insights. His session will cover certification of Managed Access Providers, readiness factors, adherence to standards and best practices.
Mar 20, 2024

Speaking Engagements

David Estes

David Estes

Principal Solutions Engineer

Dave Estes is a Principal Solutions Engineer on the global sales team. He is responsible for providing technical subject matter expertise for iconectiv’s TruNumber platform, which provides accurate phone number data that operators need to offer seamless portability, detect and diagnose issues quickly, and help combat telephone fraud.

Dave is a wireless industry veteran and before joining É«»¨ĚĂworked at T-Mobile USA and managed the Roaming Business Operations team, responsible for testing & launching roaming services, fraud, steering and inter-operator issues. Dave also worked at Syniverse Technologies where he held various management roles in Product Management, Account Management and Sales Engineering. Dave has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in data clearing, financial clearing, fraud and roaming for telecom operators and has participated in many industry and user groups.   
Dave holds a BA in business administration/marketing from the University of Puget Sound.

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Protect Your Customers from One-Ring Scams: Trusted Tools to Fight Fraud

During the panel session, “Protect Your Customers from One-Ring Scams: Trusted Tools to Fight Fraud,” É«»¨ĚĂtelecom fraud expert David Estes discussed how CSPs are upgrading their existing call-blocking analytics to identify calls from high-risk and unallocated number ranges and suspicious premium-rate numbers.