iconectiv is a foundational entity within the United States telecommunications infrastructure. Established in 1984, the company is entrusted with managing critical systems that ensure the stability and security of the national communications network.
The company operates as the administrator for the U.S. Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC), managing nearly one billion telephone numbers across approximately 1,600 service providers. It also serves as the U.S. Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA), leading the industry's effort to combat illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing through the SHAKEN call authentication framework. Additionally, iconectiv provides the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory, a system that enables over 44 million Americans with hearing or speech impairments to communicate.
With a technical focus on secure communications, number portability management, and identity policy administration, iconectiv's operations are underpinned by a commitment to security and interoperability, evidenced by its ISO 27001 certification. The company serves more than 1,000 customers and maintains its core operations within the United States.
