Tag: number range
RAG TV: From Tariff Harmonization to Tax Audits to Number Plan Loopholes
Francis Afful of MTN Ghana and Guy Howie of Biaas were the guests for a show that was entertaining, varied and informative.
Fighting Surcharges in Origin Based Pricing
The widespread adoption of origin based pricing in Europe is effectively a stealth tax that further encourages customers to switch to OTT services.
Significant Fall in UK Nuisance Calls
A survey by the UK regulator found that fewer than half of landline and mobile subscribers had received a nuisance call in the previous four weeks.
Choosing Quality over Least Cost Routing Provides Better Long Term Value
How can smaller international carriers compete in a high volume, low margin business? The answer is to deliver quality and prevent fraud.
Singapore Tackles Scams By Displaying ‘+’ Symbol for International Calls
Authorities are taking action following a 50% rise in phone impersonation frauds.
Dutch Withdraw 100 Phone Numbers Used for Fake Help Desks
The numbers were used by English-speaking fraudsters wanting to obtain remote access to their victims' computers.
Is There a Rising Problem with Allocated but Unused Number Ranges?
Biaas argues fraudsters exploit destinations on carrier price lists which cannot be used for normal international termination.
Expert Says 15% of IRSF Sent to B-Numbers Too Long or Too Short to Be Valid
National dial plans define how many digits belong in a valid number. Guy Howie says fraudsters and telcos ignore those rules.
UK Reg Rejects Calls to Reduce 070 Fraud and Bill Shock by Fixing the Number Plan
TL;DR: Ofcom does the least possible to address the frauds which are a direct consequence of its own incompetence.
The Extinction of Telephone Numbers
Telephony imposed a universal principle which will die as we transition to OTT. However, the numbering principle also serves other important goals, and will be difficult to replace.
Free Trial for Users of New RAG-Biaas Number Plan Data Portal
The widespread use of common number plan data would be a cost-effective way to stop fraud and improve billing accuracy.
Change the Range: Experts Agree that UK 070 Numbers Cause Fraud and Confusion
The UK regulator was told to change the 070 number range by a variety of parties, including BT, security academics and RAG.
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