press releases

Ericsson has agreed to sell its US subsidiary, iconectiv, to Koch Equity Development LLC. The transaction is expected to close in 2025. iconectiv, will continue to grow its numbering and data exchange services under new ownership.

Koch Equity Development LLC (KED) has reached an agreement to acquire iconectiv from Ericsson and Francisco Partners. iconectiv will continue to operate, independently, under KED, focusing on number portability and fraud prevention services. The deal is expected to close in 2025.

In a bold move to safeguard global communications, ATIS and iconectiv, in collaboration with Bandwidth and Microsoft, have launched an initiative to combat the growing menace of unwanted robocalls and fraudulent scams. This leading-edge effort seeks to extend the success of the SHAKEN protocol across international borders, ensuring that legitimate voice traffic is authenticated and protected, regardless of where it originates.

The United Kingdom’s One Touch Switch (OTS) deadline is 12 September 2024, requiring communications providers (CPs) to comply with specific OTS requirements. As a registered Managed Access Provider with TOTSCo, iconectiv UK Limited offers the necessary flexibility for providers to meet today's residential broadband market demands.

Steve Tang, Chief Technology Officer at iconectiv, has joined the Board of Directors of the SIP Forum, showcasing his expertise in trusted communications and iconectiv's dedication to advancing communication services, supporting emerging technologies and combating the misuse of communication networks.

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.

In the digital age, phone numbers have become essential components of identity verification. In their new market brief, iconectiv emphasizes the critical need to safeguard phone numbers, offering a digital identity portfolio that helps businesses strengthen security measures and streamline customer verification processes.