North American Numbering Plan

i3forum launches free Numbering Plan Community Platform

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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i3forum , a leading industry association focused on driving global collaboration and innovation within the international communications sector, is proud to announce the launch of its Numbering Plan Community Platform.

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  • i3forum , a leading industry association focused on driving global collaboration and innovation within the international communications sector, is proud to announce the launch of its Numbering Plan Community Platform.
  • We’re launching something extremely innovative that has never been done before: a Numbering Plan community where experts across the industry can exchange information and key insights into numbering plan interpretations, sources (both authoritative and non-authoritative), commercial applications, fraud trends, and more,” said Philippe Millet , Founder and Chair of i3forum and chair of the Numbering Workgroup.
  • Monthly calls are also held by the Numbering Workgroup for the community to engage with one another and openly talk about issues or share timely, accurate numbering plan data and expertise with industry peers.
  • “The Numbering Plan Community is a collaborative space to exchange valuable numbering plan insights with the industry.

Flex Scheduling, Amazing Culture and First-Rate Benefits Lead Somos to be Named a 2023 Great Place to Work®

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®.
  • The surveys were administered by Great Place to Work® and responses were collected anonymously.
  • We've developed a culture where everyone's voice is heard, and that every employee has the chance to develop their talents.
  • Somos is committed to promoting a culture of innovation and inclusivity that sets the stage for truly transformative work.

Somos, Inc. Announces Hiring of Kristine Hansen as Vice President, Sales

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Kristine Hansen as its Vice President of Sales.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Kristine Hansen as its Vice President of Sales.
  • Ms. Hansen will be responsible for leading company revenue growth while establishing "best in class" sales processes, procedures, cross-functional alignment and strategic direction for the team.
  • "We're excited to welcome Kristine in the midst of an amazing period of growth for Somos," said David Stewart, Somos' Chief Business Development Officer and SVP.
  • "Her deep passion for building and leading high-performing sales teams while delivering high-impact business sales results, operational excellence and customer value is a perfect match for Somos' vision for the future."

North American Numbering Plan Administrator Announces Plan for Additional Area Code in South Carolina

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission's neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced today that an additional area code, 821, has been assigned to overlay the existing 864 area code that serves the northern area of South Carolina. This includes the larger cities of Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson and other smaller communities.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission's neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced today that an additional area code, 821, has been assigned to overlay the existing 864 area code that serves the northern area of South Carolina.
  • The Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved an area code overlay on September 27, 2022, to ensure the availability of telephone numbering resources.
  • The new 821 area code will cover the same geographic area as the 864 area code.
  • For more information on the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, visit the NANPA website here .

iconectiv Telecom Numbering Expert Natalie McNamer Elected Co-Chair of ATIS Industry Numbering Committee (INC)

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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As a result, efficiently allocating and conserving these telephone numbers is critical, and a main focus of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC).

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  • As a result, efficiently allocating and conserving these telephone numbers is critical, and a main focus of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC).
  • A standing committee of ATIS, the INC is the source for ensuring all parties requesting numbers in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) work from the same guidelines.
  • To help guide these efforts, INC committee members recently elected telecom industry veteran and iconectivs senior numbering expert Natalie McNamer as the committees co-chair for a two-year term.
  • With more than 25 years experience in the telecommunications industry, McNamer has an extensive background in Number Administration process development and oversight.

Somos, Inc. Announces Hiring of Jaime Zetterstrom as Vice President, Product Management

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Jaime Zetterstrom as its Vice President, Product Management.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Jaime Zetterstrom as its Vice President, Product Management.
  • "I am thrilled to have Jaime join Team Somos and help us drive innovation, engagement and our product roadmap," said Michelle Larsen, Senior Vice President & Chief Experience Officer at Somos.
  • "I have long been inspired by her commitment to consumer advocacy and empowering more trusted connections between brands, consumers and communities.
  • Somos is a global source of number administration, routing data, identity verification, and identity management services for the telecommunications ecosystem.

Somos, Inc. Announces Hiring of Antonio Anderson as Vice President, Information Security & IT

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Antonio Anderson as its Vice President, Information Security & IT.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Antonio Anderson as its Vice President, Information Security & IT.
  • Mr. Anderson will lead the information security program for Somos with a focus on implementing modern security policies and practices to safeguard the organization's most critical information.
  • As a visionary change agent and technical subject matter expert, Antonio provides both strong technical capabilities as well as strategic thought leadership.
  • "I'm excited to join Somos and have the opportunity to continue to strengthen the security of Somos' data and platforms."

COMsolve Inc. Joins Public Safety Broadband Network Innovation Alliance

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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The PSBN Innovation Alliance (PIA) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to expanding the current PSBN infrastructure in Canada.

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  • The PSBN Innovation Alliance (PIA) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to expanding the current PSBN infrastructure in Canada.
  • Our goal with the PIA is to ensure that we are helping lay the foundation to build PSBN Innovation Alliance for the long term.
  • In our advisory role to PIA, we work on public safety innovation through COMsolves services critical for the reliability of broadband communications networks and bridging 9-1-1 gaps.
  • Through the leadership of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, founding members of the PSBN Innovation Alliance (the Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, City of Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and many others) work together as a not-for-profit entity advocating for public safety agency oversight of the Public Safety Broadband Network.

Somos, Inc. Announces New Hire of Chris Wendt as Vice President, Systems Engineering

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Chris Wendt as its Vice President, Systems Engineering.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, today announced the hiring of Chris Wendt as its Vice President, Systems Engineering.
  • Mr. Wendt will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for Somos' technology roadmap including future engineering design, systems and solutions.
  • "Having the opportunity to have Chris join Team Somos is exciting," said Sri Ramachandran, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Somos.
  • A distinguished member of the telecommunications industry, Chris is a strategic leader in standards and engineering.

Somos, Inc. Announces General Availability of the Reassigned Numbers Database (RND)

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Somos, Inc., a leading registry and data solutions company today announced that the Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) has moved into commercial availability.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Somos, Inc., a leading registry and data solutions company today announced that the Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) has moved into commercial availability.
  • The RND helps prevent consumers from receiving unwanted calls and texts intended for someone who previously held a given telephone number by providing a reassigned number repository.
  • The RND's data is populated by Service Providers, who began reporting permanently disconnected numbers in April 2021.
  • In addition to offering a comprehensive resource for identifying permanently disconnected numbers, the RND is also a valuable tool that supports regulatory compliance.