Robocall

TNS 2022 Robocall Report: Robocalls Were Up in 2021, But Top US Carriers Aren’t to Blame

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Public Policy, Government, Technology, Other Policy Issues, VoIP, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, T-Mobile, Lumen, Transaction Network Services, Robocall, Voice over IP, TNS, AT&T, Magic: The Gathering core sets, 1993–2007, AT, Community marketing, U.S. Cellular, Comcast, Charter, COVID-19, Attention, Verizon Communications, Mobile phone, Bookbinding, Guardian

The findings come from the Eighth Edition of Transaction Network Services (TNS) Robocall Investigation Report released today.

Key Points: 
  • The findings come from the Eighth Edition of Transaction Network Services (TNS) Robocall Investigation Report released today.
  • VoIP providers: VoIP calls accounted for 61% of total robocall volume in 2021, up significantly from 53% in 2020.
  • This eighth edition of TNS Robocall Investigation Report continues the findings published beginning in 2018 and includes several new insights:
    Robocalls were slightly up in 2021.
  • Click here for a full copy of the 2022 TNS Robocall Investigation Report, Eighth Edition.

Verizon puts more tools in place to help protect customers from unwanted spam texts

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Intelligence, NYSE, Robocall, GLOBE, Solution, Software, Industry, VZ, Technology, RSS, Crime, Automation, Nasdaq, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Mail, Verizon Communications

Spam texts are all those unwanted messages that customers did not agree to receive.

Key Points: 
  • Spam texts are all those unwanted messages that customers did not agree to receive.
  • On behalf of our customers, Verizon has been intercepting spam texts for years.
  • Despite our ongoing efforts and advancements, customers may still receive unwanted spam texts, but now they can also play a big role in managing and blocking spam.
  • Should a spam text come through, customers can and should report it by forwarding to 7726 (spam) on their mobile phones.

The SIP Forum Announces SIPNOC 2022 Webinar Series Registrations Are Open

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The SIP Forum is proud to announce that the official agenda and webinar registrations are now live for SIPNOC 2022 , a special webinar series focusing on the challenges and opportunities related to the deployment and operations of the STIR/SHAKEN Call Authentication Framework.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The SIP Forum is proud to announce that the official agenda and webinar registrations are now live for SIPNOC 2022 , a special webinar series focusing on the challenges and opportunities related to the deployment and operations of the STIR/SHAKEN Call Authentication Framework.
  • The SIP Forum is also very proud to report that due to overwhelming sponsor support , SIPNOC 2022 will be free to attend!
  • The SIP Forum is also the producer of the annual SIPNOC conferences (for SIP Network Operators Conference), focused on the technical requirements of the service provider community, and other industry events.
  • Other important Forum initiatives include work in security, SIP and IPv6, and IP-based Network-to-Network Interconnection (IP-NNI) and the SHAKEN Call Authentication Framework.

RoboCent Releases Version 10 Update

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Time, Self-service, Organization, United States Senate, Congress, Senate, FCC, Robocall, Partnership, Mobile phone, Public relations

RoboCent v10 marks the culmination of over two years of development within our company.

Key Points: 
  • RoboCent v10 marks the culmination of over two years of development within our company.
  • Even though RoboCent was one of the first Political Texting Providers on the market, we never stopped building and improving.
  • While optional, we offer a fast and easy method of contacting your voters with RoboCent Agents who will click send for you saving time and resources.
  • Our partners - including political consultants, firms, and agencies - all agree, a RoboCent partnership is good for business.

Twilio Achieves Full Compliance with STIR/SHAKEN Protocols to Combat Illegal Robocalls

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Telemarketing, Confidence tricks, Caller ID, Neologisms, Robocall, STIR/SHAKEN, Computing, Twilio, Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Act, Telecommunication, Technology, Information and communications technology

Participants in the telecommunications ecosystem must indicate if they are using STIR/SHAKEN protocols on originating calls.

Key Points: 
  • Participants in the telecommunications ecosystem must indicate if they are using STIR/SHAKEN protocols on originating calls.
  • If a service provider cannot sign all calls with the protocols, they must submit their own plan to the FCC on how they will block or mitigate illegal robocalls.
  • Twilio is also a member of USTelecoms Industry Traceback Group to help identify, investigate and prosecute the bad actors behind illegal robocalls.
  • Millions of developers around the world have used Twilio to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience.

Granite Implements Neustar Trusted Call Solutions in Compliance with STIR/SHAKEN Mandate

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Telemarketing, Telecommunications, Telephone numbers, Telephony, Neustar, Caller ID, Confidence tricks, Companies, Robocall, STIR/SHAKEN, Voice over IP, Truphone

Neustar Trusted Call Solutions have enabled Granite to sign calls and manage end-to-end STIR/SHAKEN call authentication.

Key Points: 
  • Neustar Trusted Call Solutions have enabled Granite to sign calls and manage end-to-end STIR/SHAKEN call authentication.
  • These solutions help Granite secure its position within an ecosystem of trusted operators seeking to protect enterprise customers from unwanted and illegal robocalls, and enhance the call experience across landline, mobile and VoIP devices.
  • "In addition to its industry-leading solutions, the Neustar team was there every step of the way, guiding us through the entire process.
  • For more information about Neustar and its full Trusted Call Solutions suite, visit https://www.trustedcall.neustar/ .

FTC Takes Action against Septic Tank Cleaning Company that Made Millions of Illegal Robocalls to Consumers Nationwide

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Telemarketing, Direct marketing, Neologisms, Robocall, Marketing, Septic tank, Trade

In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.
  • The FTC alleges that 31 million of those calls were made to numbers on the DNC Registry.
  • According to the complaint, the defendants telemarketers falsely told consumers they were calling from an unnamed environmental company to give consumers free info on their septic tank cleaning product.
  • Despite being told the robocall was not a sales call or solicitation, consumers who pressed one to receive free information instead received a sales pitch.

FTC Takes Action against Septic Tank Cleaning Company that Made Millions of Illegal Robocalls to Consumers Nationwide

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Telemarketing, Direct marketing, Neologisms, Robocall, Marketing, Septic tank, Trade

In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.
  • The FTC alleges that 31 million of those calls were made to numbers on the DNC Registry.
  • According to the complaint, the defendants telemarketers falsely told consumers they were calling from an unnamed environmental company to give consumers free info on their septic tank cleaning product.
  • Despite being told the robocall was not a sales call or solicitation, consumers who pressed one to receive free information instead received a sales pitch.

Just Over 4.4 Billion Robocalls in June Mark 11% Monthly Increase, Says YouMail Robocall Index

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Mobile content, Youmail, Draft:YouMail Robocall Index, Technology, Telemarketing, Robocall

And Tennessee replaced South Carolina as the state with the most robocalls per person, after a 21% rise in robocalls for the month.

Key Points: 
  • And Tennessee replaced South Carolina as the state with the most robocalls per person, after a 21% rise in robocalls for the month.
  • YouMail identifies problematic numbers and robocalls using a combination of its recently patented audio fingerprinting technology, call patterns, and consumer feedback.
  • YouMail provides the YouMail Robocall Index to estimate robocall volume across the country and for specific area codes every month.
  • We also operate the YouMail Robocall Index , the nation's definitive source on telephone network activity and attacks.

IntelePeer Completes STIR/SHAKEN Certification

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Communications, Technology, VoIP, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Other Communications, Telemarketing, IntelePeer, Caller ID, Confidence tricks, STIR/SHAKEN, Robocall, Omnichannel, Stir, Shaken, Automation, Economy, Communication

This follows the companys successful filing of its certification of completion for STIR/SHAKEN implementation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Key Points: 
  • This follows the companys successful filing of its certification of completion for STIR/SHAKEN implementation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • As a trusted communications partner, IntelePeer has zero tolerance for unlawful robocalls, said Vu Tran, SVP Technical Operations of IntelePeer.
  • IntelePeer applies STIR/SHAKEN to all voice traffic originating on its network, including calls received via SIP or from its Atmosphere CPaaS platform.
  • IntelePeer creates smarter customer interactions, through its award-winning omnichannel communications solutions, powering automation with AI and analytics.