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# netnumber

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## Posts
- [Why We Created the Telecom Acronyms Dictionary](https://netnumber.com/why-we-created-the-telecom-acronyms-dictionary/): That's the reason we created the netnumber Telecom Acronyms Dictionary.
- [World Cup 2026: Why Trust, Identity, and Fraud Prevention Matter More Than Ever ](https://netnumber.com/world-cup-2026-why-trust-identity-and-fraud-prevention-matter-more-than-ever/): The FIFA World Cup 2026 is unlike any tournament before it. With 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, billions of digital interactions will take place before, during, and after every match. For communications service providers (CSPs), this isn't just the world's biggest sporting event—it's one of the largest mobile-first digital identity events.
- [netnumber Welcomes Michael Ouellette back as Senior Director of Product Management](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-welcomes-michael-ouellette-back-as-senior-director-of-product-management/): netnumber is pleased to welcome Michael Ouellette back to the company as Senior Director of Product Management.
- [Phone Numbers Are the New Identity Layer. And That’s Why netnumber Will Be at ITW](https://netnumber.com/telecom-identity-layer-phone-numbers-itw/): For years, the telecom industry has gathered at International Telecoms Week (ITW) to talk about infrastructure: networks, interconnect, capacity, and coverage. That focus made sense when connectivity was the actual product being bought and sold
- [netnumber Partners with TwoFive to bring Phone Number Intelligence Services to Japan and Vietnam](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-twofive-phone-number-intelligence-japan-vietnam/): MARLBOROUGH, MA. and CHUO-KU, TOKYO – April 7, 2025 – netnumber, a leading provider of global number portability data and phone number intelligence services, today announced a new partnership with TwoFive, a telecommunications solutions provider based in Japan. Through this agreement, TwoFive will resell netnumber’s phone number intelligence services to customers in Japan and Vietnam, expanding access to trusted numbering intelligence across key Asia-Pacific markets.
- [netnumber and TwoFive Expand Phone Number Intelligence Access Across Japan and Vietnam](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-twofive-partnership-japan-vietnam/): Improving routing accuracy and communications reliability in Japan and Vietnam
- [From Principles to Practice: Why Sender Identity Governance Is Becoming Network Infrastructure](https://netnumber.com/sender-identity-governance-network-infrastructure/): Sender identity governance is shifting from policy to infrastructure.
- [Strengthening Mobile Fraud Prevention with Authoritative Data](https://netnumber.com/strengthening-mobile-fraud-prevention-with-authoritative-data/): Integrating fraud signals with authoritative number intelligence.
- [TMT ID and netnumber Announce Strategic Partner Relationship to Strengthen Global Mobile Fraud Prevention](https://netnumber.com/tmt-id-netnumber-strategic-partnership/): London, UK and Marlborough, MA – February 24, 2026 – TMT ID and netnumber have announced a strategic partner relationship designed to strengthen mobile fraud prevention capabilities across global markets. The collaboration brings together two established leaders in telecommunications intelligence, each contributing distinct data assets and expertise to enhance fraud detection and risk mitigation worldwide.
- [Australia’s SMS Sender ID Register and the Scams Prevention Framework](https://netnumber.com/au-sms-sender-id-register-spf/): What telcos need to operationalize now
- [FCC DNO Blocking Mandate: What the December Deadline Means for Your Network](https://netnumber.com/fcc-dno-blocking-deadline-december-15-2025/): December 15, 2025, marks a significant shift in how the telecommunications industry combats illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing. On this date, the new FCC DNO blocking deadline requirements take effect, mandating that all voice service providers, not just gateway providers, implement do-not-originate (DNO) blocking capabilities.
- [netnumber Appoints Industry Leader to Support Global Business Growth](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-appoints-industry-leaders-global-growth/): Nick Halar has joined as Sr Business Development Executive of the APAC
- [SIM Swap Fraud Surges 1,055% as Phone Validation Gap Leaves Enterprises Vulnerable to Billions in Losses](https://netnumber.com/press-release-phone-validation-gap-impact-report/): New industry impact report shows basic phone validation systems failed to detect fraud attacks that cost consumers $12.5 billion
- [Fraud Prevention Registry (FPR): Real-Time Telecom Fraud Detection](https://netnumber.com/how-the-fraud-prevention-registry-fpr-razes-fraud-with-real-time-data-sharing/): As global phone number fraud continues at an alarming rate - stealing billions from consumers and leaving many wary of even answering their phones – netnumber is continually working with enterprises, carriers and the broader telecom community to find creative solutions to combat this ongoing problem. As a result, netnumber recently launched the first-of-its-kind Fraud Prevention Registry (FPR), a global platform for reporting and identifying communications fraud.
- [Dynamic DNO: Preventing Fraud, Promoting Trust, Protecting Customers](https://netnumber.com/dynamic-dno-preventing-fraud-promoting-trust-protecting-customers/): Rising fraud, evolving FCC requirements, and outdated DNO data are exposing gaps in fraud prevention.
- [netnumber Partners With GSMA Open Gateway Initiative To Advance Secure Communications ](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-partners-with-gsma-open-gateway-initiative/): BOSTON — March 25, 2025 — netnumber is proud to announce it has signed an MoU to support the GSMA’s Open Gateway Initiative. Through this agreement, netnumber will join the world’s largest and most visionary mobile network operators (MNOs) and companies to accelerate service development and enable organizations to innovate, grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. This milestone partnership for netnumber represents a testament to the company’s two-decades-long commitment to the industry while enabling netnumber to evolve its holistic, problem-solving services to help bring ecosystems and use cases forward.
- [netnumber and WMC Global Unveil Fraud Prevention Registry Amid Rising Unlawful Robocalling and Texting Across Telecom, Business and Financial Services](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-and-wmc-global-unveil-fraud-prevention-registry/): BOSTON — Feb 25, 2025 — With over $12.5B in potential losses reported by the FBI due to messaging and other digital crimes, netnumber announces the launch of its Fraud Prevention Registry (FPR), developed in partnership with cyber threat intelligence firm WMC Global, a robust telecom industry solution to thwart escalating illegal robocalling and texting fraud, with a strong emphasis on protecting the banking and financial services sector.
- [netnumber Amplifies Digital Identity Services With Advanced Data-Driven Capabilities and Strategic Sekura.id Partnership](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-amplifies-digital-identity-services-with-advanced-data-driven-capabilities-and-strategic-sekura-id-partnership/): BOSTON — October 8, 2024 — netnumber, a global leader in Number Intelligence as a Service (NIaaS) solutions, today announces new, advanced digital identity capabilities within its suite of NIaaS services as a result of a strategic partnership with Sekura.id, a globally recognized digital identity service provider. These services and partnership build on netnumber’s strong phone number data offering to help expertly meet evolving digital identity needs for a range of enterprises, CPaaS providers, Mobile Network Operators, financial institutions and beyond. 
- [netnumber Dynamic DNO Services Support Urgent New FCC Report and Order Requirements for Call and Text Blocking](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-dynamic-dno-services-support-urgent-new-fcc-report-and-order-requirements-for-call-and-text-blocking/): netnumber’s new Dynamic DNO Services
- [netnumber Launches Global AWS Cloud Core Architecture Environment To Amplify Geographical Reach, Speed and Resiliency](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-launches-global-aws-cloud-core-architecture-environment-to-amplify-geographical-reach-speed-and-resiliency/): Patent-Pending Operational Architecture Reduces Friction for Global Organizations Seeking to Improve and Fortify Access to Accurate, Real-Time Phone Number Data
- [Everything Brands Need to Know About 10DLC Business Texting](https://netnumber.com/everything-brands-need-to-know-about-10dlc-business-texting/): 10DLC introduces a structured framework for compliant, scalable business messaging in the U.S.
- [What is NIaaS?: Meet the Mobile Ecosystem’s Newest Secret Weapon](https://netnumber.com/what-is-niaas-meet-the-mobile-ecosystems-newest-secret-weapon/): Rising fraud, routing demands, and service complexity are pushing mobile operations to their limits.
- [netnumber Unveils NIaaS (Number Intelligence as a Service), a New Breed of Data Service To Address Global Communications Fraud](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-unveils-niaas-number-intelligence-as-a-service-a-new-breed-of-data-service-to-address-global-communications-fraud/): BOSTON — May 29, 2024 — In response to the growing importance of accurate, real-time, normalized phone number data in circumventing telecom fraud, netnumber unveils a new breed of data solution: Number Intelligence as a Service. Distinguished by a wholly new industry term, NIaaS, this new netnumber capability provides a holistic, accessible platform for both delivering mission-critical phone number intelligence data and discussing the topic within the broader industry landscape.
- [The Devil is in the Data: Text Blocking, FCC Orders and Maintaining Compliance](https://netnumber.com/the-devil-is-in-the-data-text-blocking-fcc-orders-and-maintaining-compliance/): As messaging volumes rise ahead of peak season, compliance requirements can become harder to manage.
- [netnumber Releases Number Check Solution to Simplify FCC Compliance and Communications Validation in North America](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-releases-number-check-solution-to-simplify-fcc-compliance-and-communications-validation-in-north-america/): Real-Time & Easy-to-Use Attribute Reporting Reduces Complexity, Increases Intelligent Phone Data’s Usability and Accessibility and Eases Compliance with Evolving FCC Mandates
- [5 Tools to Help Meet Ofcom and Other Growing Anti-Fraud Regulations Around the Globe](https://netnumber.com/5-tools-to-help-meet-ofcom-and-other-growing-anti-fraud-regulations-around-the-globe/): As spoofing and fraud rise, regulators worldwide are imposing stricter rules on telecom providers.
- [New FCC Rules Target Port-Out Fraud & SIM Swapping](https://netnumber.com/new-fcc-rules-target-port-out-fraud-sim-swapping/): New requirements will impact the telecom industry as measures address two growing fraud schemes.
- [Combatting Messaging Fraud: Top 7 Business Benefits of Number Lock and Number Watch](https://netnumber.com/combatting-messaging-fraud-top-7-business-benefits-of-number-lock-and-number-watch/): Combatting Messaging Fraud: Top 7 Business Benefits of Number Lock and Number Watch
- [netnumber and WMC Global Partner to Deliver Industry-First Mobile Communications Fraud Prevention Solutions](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-and-wmc-global-partner-to-deliver-industry-first-mobile-communications-fraud-prevention-solutions/): Combining netnumber’s Market-Leading Validation Registry Services With WMC’s Global Threat Detection Toolkit Revolutionizes the Fight Against Mobile Messaging Fraud
- [netnumber Launches Number Lock and Number Watch To Deliver Leading-Edge Protection Against Brand Impersonation and Fraudulent Messaging Activities](https://netnumber.com/numberlockandnumberwatch-announcement/): New nnSR® (netnumber Services Registry) Innovations Provide U.S.Telecom Providers, Brands and Financial Institutions With Real-Time Phone Number Protection and Monitoring To Mitigate Fraud 
- [3 Must-Have Best Practices for Securing the Mobile Enterprise Environment](https://netnumber.com/3-must-have-best-practices-for-securing-the-mobile-enterprise-environment/): 3 Must-Have Best Practices for Securing the Mobile Enterprise Environment
- [netnumber Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-named-to-inc-s-second-annual-power-partner-awards/): BOSTON – October 24, 2023 – netnumber is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s Power Partner Awards in the Productivity category. Inc. Business Media’s second annual Power Partner Awards honor B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. Including netnumber , the list recognizes 389 firms across marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, and productivity, as well as other areas of business.
- [netnumber  Launches nnCI (netnumber Confidence Index) to Deliver a Range of Intelligent, Data-Based Validity, Reachability and Connectivity Insights](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-launches-nnci-netnumber-confidence-index-to-deliver-a-range-of-intelligent-data-based-validity-reachability-and-connectivity-insights/): nnCI Expands Customer Confidence and Mission-Critical Advantages with Added Number Check Tools
- [Top 5 Carrier ID Benefits: Meet Telecom’s Leading Routing Service](https://netnumber.com/top-5-carrier-id-benefits-meet-telecoms-leading-routing-solution/): In a complex routing environment shaped by frequent number porting, accurate real-time data is essential.
- [Tackling Port-out Fraud to Protect Digital Identities With Intelligent Number Portability Data](https://netnumber.com/tackling-port-out-fraud-to-protect-digital-identities-with-intelligent-number-portability-data/): Consumers expect to switch carriers while keeping their numbers, a practice now common in many countries.
- [netnumber  Expands Carrier ID Coverage to Cameroon, Onboards Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong and Ghana](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-expands-carrier-id-coverage-to-cameroon-onboards-austria-belgium-hong-kong-and-ghana/): Accurate, Global Phone Number Intelligence Data Reduces Complexity, Enables Enhanced Routing and Verification to Boost Operational Success For Global Mobile Ecosystem
- [Top 3 Reasons Why Best-in-Class Global Infrastructure is Non-Negotiable](https://netnumber.com/top-3-reasons-why-best-in-class-global-infrastructure-is-non-negotiable/): Speed is everything today, especially across the global mobile ecosystem.
- [netnumber  Meets Escalating Global Mandates for Enhanced Messaging and Voice Security and Fraud Prevention With Number Check Solution](https://netnumber.com/numericheck-press-release/): LOWELL, Mass. — April 25, 2023 — In the global effort to improve communications security and avert fraud vulnerabilities, netnumber , the world-leading provider of phone number intelligence data, is proud to provide the mobile ecosystem with a comprehensive global number verification and validation solution: Number Check. This product, part of the company’s ‘Trust’ pillar of its solution portfolio, ensures that brands, enterprises, and communications service providers can leverage real-time phone number intelligence data to reliably and accurately validate phone numbers to screen for potential fraud and meet stringent new policies.
- [Trust the Data-Driven Process: Introducing Next-Gen Fraud Prevention for the Mobile Ecosystem](https://netnumber.com/trust-the-data-driven-process-introducing-next-gen-fraud-prevention-for-the-mobile-ecosystem/): Our innovation helps CSPs and enterprises strengthen operations with greater efficiency and trust.
- [Welcome to the New Era of Routing: Explore These Next-Gen Communications Solutions](https://netnumber.com/welcome-to-the-new-era-of-routing-explore-these-next-gen-communications-solutions/): Rich messaging, portability, and a complex mobile ecosystem have made routing harder to manage.
- [Meet Provision: A Critical Part of Our New Use Case-Centric Service Portfolio](https://netnumber.com/meet-provision-a-critical-part-of-our-new-use-case-centric-product-portfolio/): We introduced a reimagined portfolio to help providers and enterprises choose the right services for their needs.
- [How to Prepare for the UK’s New Regulations on Calling Line Identification (CLI) Data](https://netnumber.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-uks-new-regulations-on-calling-line-identification-cli-data/): Amid rising robocalling and spoofing, Ofcom introduced stricter CLI data rules effective May 15, 2023.
- [<strong>netnumber Transforms Product Portfolio With Three Core Lines Designed to Optimize Provisioning, Routing, and Trust Capabilities for the Mobile Ecosystem</strong>](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-transforms-product-portfolio/): Use Case-Centric Portfolio Empowers Service Providers and Enterprises Through Authoritative Registry, Number Lookup, and Fraud Prevention
- [<strong>netnumber  Appoints Bradley Greer as Senior Director of Data Solutions and Partnerships</strong>](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-appoints-bradley-greer-as-senior-director-of-data-solutions-and-partnerships/): LOWELL, Mass. — February 22, 2023 —  netnumber , the world-leading provider of accurate, reliable and secure phone number intelligence data, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Greer as Senior Director of Data Solutions and Partnerships. In this newly created key leadership role, Greer will collaborate with the company’s product development and sales teams to streamline success in solution formation and build its evolving product roadmap. 
- [Where Did Telecom Get NNID? The Acronym is the Brainchild of netnumber Global Data Services, Bringing Clarity to CSP Identification](https://netnumber.com/where-did-telecom-get-nnid-the-acronym-is-the-brainchild-of-netnumber-global-data-services-bringing-clarity-to-csp-identification/): NNID introduced a standardized global identifier for communications service providers, improving routing and network clarity.
- [netnumber Launches Rich Communication Services (RCS) Capability Discovery to the Global Mobile Ecosystem](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-launches-rich-communication-services/): New RCS Routing Service Empowers Mobile Network Operators and Communication Service Providers To Easily Identify RCS-Enabled Numbers
- [STIR/SHAKEN and Call Spoofing: What’s all the Fuss About?](https://netnumber.com/stir-shaken-and-call-spoofing-whats-all-the-fuss-about/): As the influence of STIR/SHAKEN continues to grow in the global communications ecosystem, learn how & why it came to be.
- [How Telecom Service Providers Can Navigate the Complexities of Origin Based Rating (OBR) While Maximizing Voice Revenue](https://netnumber.com/how-telecom-service-providers-can-navigate-the-complexities-of-origin-based-rating-obr-while-maximizing-voice-revenue/): This pricing mechanism factors in both the origination and termination of a call when calculating billing.
- [STIR/SHAKEN Measures are Shaking Up the World of Illegal Robocalling](https://netnumber.com/stir-shaken-measures-are-shaking-up-the-world-of-illegal-robocalling/): In 2021, robocalls dropped by 14% compared to the peak year of 2019, partially due to STIR/SHAKEN
- [netnumber  Appoints Dr. Marco Lafrentz as New Vice President of Business and Market Development](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-global-data-services-appoints-dr-marco-lafrentz-as-new-vice-president-of-business-and-market-development/): LOWELL, Mass.— October 20, 2022 — netnumber , the world-leading provider of accurate, reliable and secure phone number intelligence data, is proud to announce the addition of its new Vice President of Business and Market Development: Dr. Marco Lafrentz. With this strategic leadership team appointment, netnumber continues the momentum from its recent brand launch and builds on its delivery of technological solutions that offer a more secure, seamless digital world.

## Pages
- [What is Do Not Originate (DNO)?](https://netnumber.com/what-is-do-not-originate-dno/): Do Not Originate (DNO) is a designation applied to telephone numbers that should never be used to place outbound calls.
- [What is ENUM? Definition, Purpose, and How It Works](https://netnumber.com/what-is-enum/): ENUM (E.164 Number Mapping) is a protocol that uses the Domain Name System (DNS) to map E.164 telephone numbers to Internet-based services and addressing information.
- [What is MSISDN?](https://netnumber.com/what-is-msisdn/): A Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN) is the telephone number assigned to a mobile subscriber for voice calls and messaging services.
- [What is E.164? Definition, Format, and Why It Matters](https://netnumber.com/what-is-e-164-definition-format-and-why-it-matters/): E.164 is the international telephone numbering standard established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T).
- [Number Check](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-number-check/): With Number Check, organizations can:
- [What is Phone Number Intelligence? Definition, Use Cases, and How It Works](https://netnumber.com/what-is-phone-number-intelligence-definition-use-cases-and-how-it-works/): Phone number intelligence uses authoritative numbering, routing, and carrier data to determine how a telephone number behaves within live telecom networks. This guide explains what phone number intelligence is, how it works, and how it differs from basic number data.
- [Telecomm Acronym Dictionary Hub](https://netnumber.com/telecom-acronyms-netnumber/): This telecom acronyms dictionary gives clear, carrier-grade definitions with terms added monthly. Dive deeper and decode common industry terms around routing, numbering, and messaging -- from netnumber experts.
- [What is Routing Intelligence? Definition, Use Cases, and How It Works](https://netnumber.com/what-is-routing-intelligence/): Routing intelligence determines how calls and messages reach the correct carrier in real time. Learn how routing data works, why it matters, and how telecom networks use it.
- [What is Phone Number Intelligence? Definition, Use Cases, and How It Works](https://netnumber.com/what-is-phone-number-intelligence/): Phone number intelligence uses authoritative numbering, routing, and carrier data to determine how a telephone number behaves within live telecom networks. This guide explains what phone number intelligence is, how it works, and how it differs from basic number data.
- [Sender Identity Governance for Australia’s Telecommunications Ecosystem](https://netnumber.com/au-services-registry/): Australia’s focus on sender identity governance and enforceable scam-mitigation expectations places new emphasis on authoritative number data and consistent application of rules.
- [IMPACT REPORT: Phone Validation Blind Spot](https://netnumber.com/impact-report-phone-validation-blind-spot/): Phone numbers have become critical to authentication and customer engagement, yet many organizations still rely on outdated validation methods. This report exposes how those gaps create major security blind spots, fuel a surge in SIM swap fraud, waste hundreds of millions in SMS marketing spend, and leave customers vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks. It outlines why real-time validation and shared fraud intelligence are now essential, and provides practical criteria for evaluating whether your phone validation approach can keep pace with modern threats.
- [Elementor #25109](https://netnumber.com/elementor-25109/)
- [Dynamic DNO](https://netnumber.com/dynamic-dno-2/)
- [What is Number Portability?](https://netnumber.com/what-is-number-portability/): Number portability lets customers keep their phone numbers when switching carriers. Learn how telephone number portability works, why it matters, and the technology behind seamless number porting.
- [European Number Portability Service](https://netnumber.com/european-number-portability-service/): New Number Lookup Portal Service Add On
- [European Number Verification Service](https://netnumber.com/european-number-verification/): The netnumber European Number Verification service brings real-time phone number intelligence to help prevent a multitude of fraud types. European Number Verification evaluates the likelihood of a phone number being valid or invalid across Europe, enabling brands, enterprises, and communications service providers to enhance their number verification processes. With a simple, API-based implementation, the service allows existing user data to be scrubbed regularly so users with inactive phone numbers can be prompted to update their accounts and keep them secure.
- [IMPACT REPORT: Phone Validation Blind Spot](https://netnumber.com/phone-validation-blind-spot-report-2025/): Learn how the phone validation blind spot costs businesses millions. Download our 2025 report on the gap between basic validation and telecom intelligence.
- [Carrier Intelligence APAC Solutions](https://netnumber.com/carrier-intelligence-apac-solutions/): Real-time carrier identification and routing intelligence for Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and across Asia-Pacific markets. Trusted by regional operators for over 20 years. 
- [What is NNID (netnumber ID)?](https://netnumber.com/what-is-nnid/): Comprehensive Number Intelligence as-a-Service (NIaaS) services that reduce risk, lower costs, and improve customer experience across telecommunications, identity providers, financial services, and enterprise organizations worldwide.
- [Phone Number Intelligence](https://netnumber.com/phone-number-intelligence/): Validate, enrich, and monitor global phone numbers in real time. Built for carriers, CPaaS providers, fintech, and enterprises that depend on accurate number data.
- [Newsletter](https://netnumber.com/newsletter/): Clear Insights on the Challenges shaping Today’s Telecom Landscape
- [ Number Check eBook](https://netnumber.com/number-check/): Fraud doesn’t wait, and neither should your defenses. Download our Number Check eBook: Real-Time Verification & Validation now to learn how sophisticated scammers exploit unverified phone numbers and what CSPs, enterprises and brands can do to help stop them in their tracks before they hit your bottom line. Every minute delayed could be costing you.
- [Number Lookup Portal](https://netnumber.com/number-lookup-portal/): Download our data sheet to discover how the Number Lookup Portal provides real-time lookups for single or multiple phone numbers without an API. This tool is an enhancement for our Carrier ID, Number Check and Number View services. The Number Lookup Portal is a web-based tool designed for non-technical users who need immediate access to high-quality number intelligence to validate numbers, investigate issues, and support fraud and operations teams.
- [Our Team](https://netnumber.com/our-team/): The pioneering, customer-focused netnumber team has the technical expertise, strategic vision and can-do attitude to deliver an unsurpassed range of solutions to power communication networks globally, strengthening security and combating fraud.
- [The Fraud Prevention Registry](https://netnumber.com/the-fraud-prevention-registry/): Download our ebook to discover how the Fraud Prevention Registry (FPR) is transforming mobile fraud defense. The FPR enables real-time data sharing across industries to stop fraud before it spreads. Learn how this powerful, global registry helps CSPs, financial institutions, and enterprises detect threats faster, react smarter, and protect customers more effectively.
- [Company Overview](https://netnumber.com/company-overview/): At the Forefront of Telecommunications for Over Two Decades
- [eBooks & Reports](https://netnumber.com/ebooks/): Check Out Our Latest eBooks and Reports on the Mobile Ecosystem’s Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities.
- [Dynamic DNO](https://netnumber.com/dynamic-dno/): Download our ebook to learn how Dynamic DNO’s accurate, reliable and up-to-date DNO status information on any U.S. phone number enables you to enhance security, fight fraud and better meet regulatory requirements.
- [7 Ways To Optimize  Global Routing](https://netnumber.com/7-ways-to-optimize-global-routing/): Download our ebook to learn how netnumber’s expansive coverage, unparalleled data access, and granular visibility can help you take your global routing to the next level.
- [The Power of Data for Digital Identity](https://netnumber.com/the-power-of-data-for-digital-identity-2/): Download our ebook to learn about advanced digital identity services that enable you to seamlessly and cost-efficiently authenticate users while balancing security, compliance and customer satisfaction.
- [Fraud Prevention Registry](https://netnumber.com/fraud-prevention-registry/): The netnumber Fraud Prevention Registry (FPR), developed in partnership with cyber threat intelligence firm WMC Global, is a powerful telecom industry solution designed to avert escalating illegal robocalling and texting fraud, with a strong emphasis on protecting the banking and financial services sector.
- [Privacy Policy](https://netnumber.com/privacy-policy/): At netnumber, we recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to processing it responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws in all countries in which we operate.
- [Contact Us](https://netnumber.com/contact-us/): We’d Love to Hear From You.
- [Blog](https://netnumber.com/blog/): Our netnumber Blog: The Latest Articles on the Mobile Ecosystem’s Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
- [Our Experience](https://netnumber.com/our-experience/): If you’d like to learn more about how netnumber can help you simplify your network operations, contact us here. To learn more about our highly collaborative, visionary team of telecommunications pioneers, check our individual stories here.
- [netnumber Press Releases](https://netnumber.com/press-releases/): Netnumber in the press
- [Guaranteed Caller® International](https://netnumber.com/guaranteed-caller-international/): Guaranteed Caller® is our family of STIR/SHAKEN solutions, providing proactive and IETF/ATIS-compliant CLI validation solutions for all common calling scenarios.
- [Guaranteed Caller® Enterprise](https://netnumber.com/guaranteed-caller-enterprise/):  
- [Guaranteed Caller® TDM-SHAKEN](https://netnumber.com/guaranteed-caller-tdm-shaken/): Guaranteed Caller® TDM-SHAKEN extends the STIR/SHAKEN trust network into the TDM/SS7 domain by providing the TDM-enabling Call Placement Service (CPS) element. Also included is full support for SS7 physical interfaces, leveraging netnumber ’ 20+ years of experience in the SS7 domain. TDM-SHAKEN is included with Guaranteed Caller® Service Provider. It includes CPS and the optional, in-network Cloud Connect element.
- [Guaranteed Caller® Service Provider](https://netnumber.com/guaranteed-caller-service-provider/): American consumers receive over 200,000 unwanted and/or fraudulent calls every minute, many of which use spoofed caller IDs to increase the likelihood that the called party will answer. Both the FCC in the USA — through the TRACED Act — and the CRTC in Canada have mandated that service providers implement the STIR/SHAKEN set of standards as a solution to the widespread use of caller ID spoofing in fraudulent calls.
- [Guaranteed Caller® National](https://netnumber.com/guaranteed-caller-national/): American consumers receive over 200,000 unwanted and/or fraudulent calls every minute, many of which use spoofed caller IDs to increase the likelihood that the called party will answer. Both the FCC in the USA — through the TRACED Act — and the CRTC in Canada have mandated that service providers implement the STIR/SHAKEN set of standards as a solution to the widespread use of caller ID spoofing in fraudulent calls.
- [Number Verification](https://netnumber.com/number-verification/): Number Verification, a cutting-edge silent mobile authentication tool, solves these challenges by leveraging SIM-based security and cryptographic technology to offer password-less, frictionless user logins. With its seamless, one-tap authentication approach, sourced directly from the user’s mobile network operator, Number Verification combines advanced security with improved user experience, boosting customer satisfaction and conversion rates while also building user trust.
- [Know Your Customer Match](https://netnumber.com/know-your-customer-match/): The solution to these challenges is KYC (Know Your Customer Match), which enables real-time identity verification by cross-referencing mobile numbers with user information directly from their mobile network operator, such as registered subscriber name, address and date of birth. This validation process creates a matching score, allowing customers to instantly reject fraudulent or suspicious users.
- [SIM Swap Detection](https://netnumber.com/sim-swap-detection/): netnumber’s SIM Swap Detection tool empowers businesses with the key asset to stay one step ahead of fraudsters – speed. Unlike traditional services that rely on databases, which may lag by up to four days, netnumber provides real-time information – including a time stamp – the moment a SIM swap occurs. With real-time detection, enterprises can thwart attacks before significant damage occurs, minimizing financial losses and maintaining customer trust.
- [Number View](https://netnumber.com/netnumber-number-view-service/): netnumber ’ Number View provides an efficient mechanism to determine if a phone number has been ported from one service provider to another or if it has been ported between service types (fixed to mobile). This information can be used to help prevent fraud.

## Venues
- [The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali](https://netnumber.com/venue/the-westin-resort-nusa-dua-bali/)
- [TELUS Harbour](https://netnumber.com/venue/telus-harbour/)
- [Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City](https://netnumber.com/venue/sheraton-grand-jakarta-gandaria-city/)
- [Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)](https://netnumber.com/venue/shanghai-new-international-expo-centre-sniec/)
- [Hotel Palace Berlin](https://netnumber.com/venue/hotel-palace-berlin/)
- [Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Hotel](https://netnumber.com/venue/le-centre-sheraton-montreal-hotel/)
- [Trinity College Dublin](https://netnumber.com/venue/trinity-college-dublin/)
- [Sinch Offices](https://netnumber.com/venue/sinch-offices/)
- [Enreach Headquarters](https://netnumber.com/venue/enreach-nl/)
- [The Venetian Macao](https://netnumber.com/venue/the-venetian-macao/)
- [Hilton Malta, St Julian’s (Portomaso)](https://netnumber.com/venue/hilton-malta-st-julians-portomaso/)
- [INVITATION ONLY](https://netnumber.com/venue/invitation-only/)
- [Tele2 Area in Tele2 Offices](https://netnumber.com/venue/tele2-area-in-tele-2-offices/)
- [Singapore Expo](https://netnumber.com/venue/singapore-expo/)
- [Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/gaylord-national-resort-convention-center/)
- [Tom’s Watch Bar](https://netnumber.com/venue/toms-watch-bar/)
- [Grand Hotel Brioni](https://netnumber.com/venue/grand-hotel-brioni/)
- [Marriott Marquis, San Francisco](https://netnumber.com/venue/marriott-marquis-san-francisco/)
- [Queen Sirikit National Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/queen-sirikit-national-convention-center/)
- [Hilton Bentley Miami](https://netnumber.com/venue/hilton-bentley-miami/)
- [Miami Beach Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/miami-beach-convention-center/)
- [Louisville Marriott Downtown](https://netnumber.com/venue/louisville-marriott-downtown/)
- [One Birdcage Walk](https://netnumber.com/venue/one-birdcage-walk/)
- [Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre,](https://netnumber.com/venue/riyadh-exhibition-convention-centre/)
- [San Diego Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/san-diego-convention-center/)
- [Intercontinental City Stars Cairo](https://netnumber.com/venue/intercontinental-city-stars-cairo/)
- [Caesar’s Forum](https://netnumber.com/venue/caesars-forum-2/)
- [Convene 200 Aldersgate, St. Paul’s](https://netnumber.com/venue/convene-200-aldersgate-st-pauls/)
- [Hotel Colonnade](https://netnumber.com/venue/hotel-colonnade/)
- [Caesar’s Forum](https://netnumber.com/venue/caesars-forum/)
- [Bank of America Corporate Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/bank-of-america-corporate-center/)
- [Casa Llotja de Mar](https://netnumber.com/venue/casa-llotja-de-mar/)
- [Intercontinental San Diego](https://netnumber.com/venue/intercontinental-san-diego/)
- [Broward County Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/broward-county-convention-center/)
- [Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre](https://netnumber.com/venue/grand-hyatt-dubai-conference-exhibition-centre/)
- [The Opal Grand Resort & Spa](https://netnumber.com/venue/the-opal-grand-resort-spa/)
- [Fira Barcelona Gran Via](https://netnumber.com/venue/fira-barcelona-gran-via/)
- [Ilham Tower](https://netnumber.com/venue/ilham-tower/)
- [Fuego at Troika Sky Dining](https://netnumber.com/venue/fuego-at-troika-sky-dining/)
- [Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort](https://netnumber.com/venue/hilton-hawaiian-village-waikiki-beach-resort/)
- [Shangri-La](https://netnumber.com/venue/shangri-la/)
- [Doha Exhibition and Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/doha-exhibition-and-convention-center/)
- [Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/riyadh-front-exhibition-conference-center/)
- [Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center](https://netnumber.com/venue/centara-grand-and-bangkok-convention-center/)
- [Royal College of Physicians](https://netnumber.com/venue/royal-college-of-physicians-11-st-andrews-pl-london-nw1-4le/)
- [Bunka Plaza CUL-Port](https://netnumber.com/venue/bunka-plaza-cul-port/)
- [Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre](https://netnumber.com/venue/hong-kong-convention-exhibition-centre/)
- [Muscat, Oman](https://netnumber.com/venue/muscat-oman/)
- [Tampa, FL](https://netnumber.com/venue/tampa-fl/)
- [Singapore](https://netnumber.com/venue/singapore/)

## Organizers
- [Carrier Community](https://netnumber.com/organizer/carrier-community/)
- [MEF](https://netnumber.com/organizer/mef/)
- [M3AAWG](https://netnumber.com/organizer/m3aawg/)

## Events
- [MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2026](https://netnumber.com/event/mef-leadership-forum-canada-2026/): MEF Leadership Forum Canada brings together communications leaders, mobile operators, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of messaging, trust, authentication, and digital communications.
- [MEF Meet-up Toronto 2026](https://netnumber.com/event/mef-meet-up-toronto-2026/): MEF Meet-up Toronto brings together members of the communications ecosystem for an evening of networking, collaboration, and industry discussion.
- [BATIC 2026](https://netnumber.com/event/batic-2026/): BATIC 2026 (Bali Annual Telkom International Conference) brings together global telecom leaders, digital innovators, technology providers, regulators, and enterprises to explore the future of digital infrastructure and global connectivity.

## Team Members
- [Steve Legge](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/steve-legge/): As CEO and President of netnumber , Steve Legge is at the helm of the company’s strategic operations and ongoing evolution. He accomplishes this with keen leadership insights garnered across a career that spans more than two decades. Throughout these 20+ years, Steve has held senior executive management and technical positions in the telecommunications, broadcast, and satellite industries in both the U.S. and Australia.
- [Barb Cochrane](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/barb-cochrane/): As Vice President of Contracts, Barb Cochrane spearheads the drafting, review and negotiating of netnumber ’ contracts with clients, ensuring these customers’ needs and business goals can be met successfully and with the utmost service quality. A member of the team since 2017, Barb serves a crucial role in the development and ongoing success of both the company and its customers. Her knowledge across architecting information libraries, tools, processes and teams from the ground up supports the company’s ongoing evolution.
- [Jamie Rame](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/jamie-rame/): As netnumber ’ VP of Finance, Jamie is responsible for overseeing and managing all financial matters for the company to ensure it can achieve its performance goals and continue to deliver game-changing value to customers. Throughout her time with the company, she has built a highly capable finance team and been instrumental in closing a major M&A deal, helping the company evolve to suit new and emerging market demands.
- [John Coleman](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/john-coleman/): John Coleman, as Sr. Vice President, Global Sales for netnumber, leverages more than 20 years of experience in the telecom information services industry to lead sales and account management of the company’s data services portfolio, evangelize their value, gain market share and support ongoing business growth. Throughout his career in the telecommunications industry, John has generated success across executive sales, business development, and account management roles at both startups and larger enterprise organizations.
- [Tina Donaldson](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/tina-donaldson/): Tina has more than 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives from concept to execution across high growth mobile, voice/messaging, identity and financial industries. As a leader at Google, she influenced, negotiated and ultimately revolutionized the SMS space working with wireless carriers and industry to allow businesses to text message over normal telephone numbers, which still exists today. She is a well known thought leader within the Communications / Mobile / Messaging / CPaaS community with a vast global network due to her proven track record of establishing relationships with partners and cross functional team members to drive go to market activities, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
- [Catalin Badea](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/catalin-badea/): As Vice President of Product Management for netnumber , Catalin Badea is instrumental in defining and communicating the company’s product strategy, as well as managing resources and teams to ensure the proper development of netnumber services. Leveraging a rich history in the technology and telecommunications industry, Catalin’s data-driven decision-making is key for the optimized execution of company initiatives.
- [Larry Shea](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/larry-shea/): A long-standing member of the NetNumber team, Larry Shea serves as netnumber ’ VP of Information Technology and Security. In this role, he leads the development, implementation, maintenance and security of the company’s mission-critical information systems and processes.
- [Chuck Santos](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/chuck-santos/): Chuck Santos, the Senior Vice President of Software Development and Operations for netnumber , oversees the software and systems engineering for the company, optimizing operations, setting teams’ goals and strategic roadmaps and more to ensure customers’ needs are continually met. Chuck brings to the team more than three decades of experience in software development, delivering rich knowledge across the design, implementation and deployment phases.
- [Robbin Wells](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/robbin-wells/): As VP of Technology, Robbin Wells is responsible for infrastructure architecture, operational best practices and technology selection. Across his 17-year tenure at the company, as well as the greater telecommunications and computing industries, Robbin has established a robust and proven track record for delivering industry leading technology, software development insight and is a subject matter expert across many fields.
- [Marco Lafrentz](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/marco-lafrentz/): Dr. Marco Lafrentz, Vice President of Business and Market Development

## Team Members V2
- [Steve Legge](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/steve-legge/): As CEO and President of netnumber, Steve Legge spearheads its strategic direction and continuous growth. With over two decades of experience, his leadership is shaped by deep insights from a distinguished career. Steve has held senior executive and technical roles across the telecommunications, broadcast, and satellite industries in both the U.S. and Australia. His track record includes leading three successful acquisitions and three successful exits across multiple industry sectors.
- [Barb Cochrane](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/barb-cochrane/): As Vice President of Contracts, Barb Cochrane spearheads the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of netnumber contracts with clients, ensuring that our customers needs and business goals are successfully met with the utmost service quality. A member of the team since 2017, Barb serves a crucial role in the development and ongoing success of both the company and its customers. Her knowledge across architecting information libraries, tools, processes and teams from the ground up supports the company’s ongoing evolution.
- [Bradley Greer](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/bradley-greer/): Bradley Greer, VP of Data Solutions and Product Marketing, is a seasoned digital identity, data acquisition and product development leader with nearly two decades of experience in the Information Technology and Financial Services industry. Brad specializes in sourcing data and developing identity verification solutions that detect and prevent fraud globally.
- [Catalin Badea](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/catalin-badea/): As Vice President of Product Management for netnumber, Catalin Badea is instrumental in defining and communicating the company’s product strategy, as well as managing resources and teams to ensure the proper development of netnumber’s services. Leveraging a rich history in the technology and telecommunications industry, Catalin’s data-driven decision-making is key for the optimized execution of company initiatives.
- [Chuck Santos](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/chuck-santos/): Chuck Santos, the Senior Vice President of Software Development and Operations for netnumber , oversees the software and systems engineering for the company, optimizing operations, setting teams’ goals and strategic roadmaps and more to ensure customers’ needs are continually met. Chuck brings to the team more than three decades of experience in software development, delivering rich knowledge across the design, implementation and deployment phases.
- [Jamie Rame](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/jamie-rame/): Jamie has over 30 years’ experience heading up audit and finance teams. Here at netnumber she built a highly talented team to service all aspects of accounting, finance, human capital and corporate compliance, including GAAP, financial forecasting and cash management, M&A activities and Board reporting. Jamie’s collaborate and results oriented style serves the netnumber team well in its mission to lead the way in phone number intelligence network services.
- [John Coleman](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/john-coleman/): John Coleman, Sr. Vice President, Global Sales, leverages his more than 20 years of experience in the telecom information services industry to lead netnumber’s sales and account management areas. In his role, he oversees the company’s data services portfolio, evangelizing its value, gaining market share and supporting ongoing business growth. Throughout his career in the telecommunications industry, John has generated success across executive sales, business development, and account management roles at both startups and larger enterprise organizations.
- [Larry Shea](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/larry-shea/): A long-standing member of the netnumber team, Larry Shea serves as VP of Information Technology and Security. In this role, he leads the development, implementation, maintenance and security of the company’s mission-critical information systems and processes.
- [Mark Cassada](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/mark-cassada/): As Vice President of Operations, Mark Cassada oversees global operations for netnumber’s service delivery, telecom platforms and customer support to ensure 24x7 performance across Tier-1 carrier deployments. A results-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience, Mark will also drive operational strategy, with a focus on automation, regulatory compliance and scaling global service delivery.
- [Robbin Wells](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/robbin-wells/): As VP of Technology, Robbin Wells is responsible for infrastructure architecture, operational best practices and technology selection. Across his more than two-decade tenure at netnumber, as well as experience in the greater telecommunications and computing industries, Robbin has established a robust and proven track record for delivering industry-leading technology and software development insight. He is also a subject matter expert across many fields.
- [Shawn Dinsmore](https://netnumber.com/Team-Members/shawn-dinsmore/): Shawn Dinsmore is VP of Software Development & Network, where he leads netnumber’s software and network infrastructure teams, driving the modernization of company platforms as they transition from traditional data centers to scalable, cloud-native environments. His duties include overseeing the company’s AWS infrastructure and supporting a wide range of services and workloads across the organization.

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