iconectiv to Address Key Voice Network Challenges at SIPNOC 2026

Company experts will explore the future of call routing in an all-IP environment and the complexities of extending call authentication across national borders

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the telecom industry continues to modernize voice networks and strengthen trust in calling, service providers are navigating two distinct challenges: how calls will be routed as legacy TDM/PSTN infrastructure gives way to all-IP networks, and how call authentication can extend effectively across national borders.

In a move to help further shape the future of trusted voice communications, iconectiv today announced it will lead and participate in two panel sessions at SIPNOC 2026, taking place September 15-17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles Hotel in Herndon, Virginia. One session will examine the mechanics of associating IP-based routing information with telephone numbers in support of all-IP interconnection, while the other, led by iconectiv, will explore what is required to establish trust between SHAKEN-enabled countries.

“We're at an important moment for our industry,” said Kathy Timko, CEO, iconectiv. “The transition to all-IP infrastructure provides opportunities for networking efficiencies. Leveraging existing operational infrastructure to support this transition is key to meeting the deadlines proposed by the FCC. At the same time, the fight to protect trust in every call can't stop at our borders. As voice fraud increasingly crosses from one country to another, so must the frameworks we rely on to authenticate it. Solving both these challenges – modernizing the infrastructure underneath every call and extending that trust globally – is central to how iconectiv is powering trust in modern communications. Events like SIPNOC 2026 bring together exactly the right mix of telecom operators, standards bodies and technology providers needed to tackle these topics head-on, and we're proud to be part of the conversation shaping the future of trusted voice communications.”

Session 1:
In an All-IP World, How Do You Translate a Telephone Number to an FQDN to Find the Point of Interconnection?
Wednesday, September 16 from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moderator:

• Richard Shockey, Chairman of the SIP Forum and Principal of Shockey Consulting

Panelists:

• Teresa Patton, Principal, Industry Solutions, iconectiv
• Jim Tyrrell, Vice President, Product Management, TNS
• Chris Wendt, Vice President, Systems Engineering, Somos and Co-Chair of the IP-NNI Task Force, Director of SIP Forum

Session 2:
Cross-Border SHAKEN: When Trusted Networks Connect
Thursday, September 17 at 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. ET.

Panelists:

• Carolyn Knight, Senior Account Executive, iconectiv
• Brent Struthers, STI-GA Director, ATIS/STI-GA
• Linda Vandeloop, Principal – International Communications and Policy, ATIS

To meet with iconectiv at SIPNOC 2026, contact [e-mail].

About iconectiv

Built on decades of proven expertise and powered by an innovative spirit, iconectiv stands at the forefront of secure, interoperable communications — leveraging advanced numbering data intelligence, fraud protection and oversight of mission-critical processes to keep the nation connected with confidence. As the Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for the U.S. NPAC, iconectiv is the authoritative source for the critical data that powers a secure, reliable, and interoperable ecosystem for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company further extends its leadership in the fight against illegal robocalling as the US Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA) for STIR/SHAKEN-based caller ID authentication and as the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory provider for iTRS, enabling communications for individuals who are hard of hearing or require speech communications assistance. For more information, visit https://iconectiv.com/ or follow iconectiv on LinkedIn.