The FCC’s ongoing effort to stop illegal robocalls reached a major milestone with a new rule taking effect on December 15, 2025. This update requires every voice service provider in the call path to block calls that use numbers on a Do-Not-Originate list. This is a shift from earlier rules that mostly focused on gateway providers. Now, any provider that originates, carries, or hands off a call must have protections in place. If a provider fails to comply, the FCC can direct downstream carriers to block that provider’s traffic entirely. The cost of falling short is high, and the industry is paying close attention to this deadline. Telecom Trust Center was built for moments like this. What the FCC Now Requires The rule calls for providers to maintain a reasonable DNO list and block calls that should never be allowed to originate. These categories include: Invalid numbers Unallocated or unused numbers Numbers that exist only to receive inbound calls Numbers used by banks, government agencies, and law enforcement Any number the subscriber designates as DNO The goal is simple. Stop illegal or deceptive traffic before it enters the public network. Why Many Providers Are Struggling Most providers don’t have visibility into which numbers belong to banks, government offices, or law enforcement, and they rarely have that information checked and updated in real-time. Many don’t have the internal tools to validate caller ID ownership or enforce institution-level protections. They often rely on partially updated lists or carrier-level checks that don’t catch everything. Compliance is not just about blocking obvious fraud. It’s about showing the FCC you have a documented process and real enforcement. How Telecom Trust Center Helps Telecom Trust Center provides a strong, defensible compliance layer. Our technology can detect: Numbers publicly identified as belonging to banks and financial institutions Government agency numbers Law enforcement numbers Hospital and pharmacy numbers And many other categories that you can use to better understand your traffic and block anything you do not want on your network We can stop these calls before they even originate. This protects your network, your customers, and your standing with the FCC. We also work alongside your upstream carrier’s DNO enforcement. Carriers handle invalid, unallocated, unused, and toll-free inbound-only numbers. Telecom Trust Center adds the institution-level intelligence that most providers don’t have. Together, both layers create a complete DNO strategy. Why This Matters Now Providers that cannot explain how they block prohibited caller ID numbers risk enforcement action. The FCC has made this clear. If a provider allows calls to originate with numbers that should be on a DNO list, the FCC can require downstream carriers to block that provider’s traffic. This kind of disruption can shut down a business overnight. Telecom Trust Center helps prevent that outcome. Our platform gives you the tools, documentation, and blocking logic you need to show compliance with the December 15 rule. Preparing for the Deadline If your team has not updated its robocall mitigation plan or caller ID validation process, now is the time. We can help you: Strengthen your DNO blocking Validate caller ID authorization Add institution-level protections Document your approach for FCC audits and traceback requests Compliance is no longer optional. It’s a requirement for staying live on the network. The December 15 deadline is a turning point for the telecom industry. Providers that invest in smart, layered protection will move forward with confidence. Telecom Trust Center is here to support that shift. Our goal is to help you keep your traffic clean, your customers safer, and your network compliant. Integrate in minutes and get number intelligence in seconds. If you’d like to learn how we can support your compliance strategy, visit https://www.telecomtrustcenter.com or sign up for free today by visiting https://app.telecomtrustcenter.com/user/register !
Telecom providers operate in a complex threat environment. Fraud tactics are more advanced, compliance expectations are tighter, and network data is multiplying fast. Without the right integrations in place, even strong systems can miss what’s hiding in plain sight. This is why it’s more important than ever for providers to have the tools to protect themselves and their customers. One of the most effective defenses for telecom providers is comprehensive data integration. Simply relying on a single source of information can leave blind spots, such as a number appearing legitimate on one list but being flagged as suspicious on another. Without integrated data, telecom providers risk making reactive decisions or, worse, unauthorized activity slipping through unnoticed. By integrating additional sources of data, providers gain a complete view of the numbers passing through their networks. This means you can: Detect threats faster: Cross-reference multiple datasets to identify high-risk numbers before they cause harm. Enhance fraud prevention: Stop bad actors in real time by seeing patterns and connections invisible in isolated systems. Streamline compliance: Ensure your network aligns with regulatory requirements by leveraging robust, verified data. Improve decision-making: With a fuller picture, you can prioritize resources, manage risk, and protect customers more effectively. Telecom Trust Center offers seamless data integration options, giving providers actionable insights and the confidence to safeguard their networks. In an environment where threats are constantly evolving, more data isn't just useful. It's essential to stay one step ahead of bad actors and protect your network. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com.
Telecom providers have long focused on ensuring calls connect and networks run smoothly. However, one area often overlooked is the type of numbers being called. Without vetting number categories, providers leave a significant blind spot in their networks. This gap creates real challenges for CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) providers. Without clear insight into number types, it's nearly impossible to enforce policies, detect misuse, or prevent fraud effectively. Calls might appear legitimate on the surface, but without understanding the number's category—whether it's high-risk, restricted, or otherwise sensitive—bad actors can exploit the system. This lack of visibility can lead to: Unmonitored risk: Fraudulent or malicious calls slip through undetected. Policy enforcement gaps: Providers struggle to enforce restrictions or guidelines across their networks. Customer trust issues: End users may experience unwanted calls or misuse of sensitive numbers. Telecom Trust Center addresses this critical gap with comprehensive number categorization. By knowing the type and context of each number, CPaaS providers can: Proactively police numbers: Identify and block high-risk or restricted numbers before they're used. Enhance fraud prevention: Stop bad actors from exploiting unknown number categories. Maintain customer confidence: Ensure communications are safe, secure, and trustworthy. Number categorization isn't just a nice-to-have. It's a vital piece of network security. Contact Telecom Trust Center today to learn how our patent-pending number intelligence can help your CPaaS platform close this gap and protect your customers. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com.
In today's telecom landscape, bad actors are constantly looking for ways to exploit phone networks. One area that's become increasingly problematic is calls made to restricted numbers that telecom providers flag as sensitive, high-risk, or otherwise off-limits. These calls can lead to regulatory headaches, security risks, and frustrated customers. For telecom providers, the challenge is clear: how do you prevent unauthorized calls from reaching these restricted numbers without disrupting legitimate traffic? Traditional tools can only go so far, leaving providers with incomplete visibility and reactive, rather than proactive, defenses. That's where Telecom Trust Center comes in. Our comprehensive information lookup allows providers to quickly identify the origin of any number, giving you the context you need to make informed decisions. By knowing who is calling, what numbers you actually have on your lists, and how those numbers are being used, you can: Reduce fraud and unauthorized activity: Identify suspicious callers before they reach restricted lines. Protect customer trust: Ensure sensitive numbers remain off-limits to unauthorized callers. Optimize network safety: Make proactive decisions based on accurate, up-to-date number intelligence. In short, Telecom Trust Center gives telecom and CPaaS providers the clarity and control needed to stay ahead of bad actors. With the right tools, restricted numbers don't have to be a liability; they can remain a secure part of your network, and your customers can stay protected. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com.
You wouldn’t onboard a new customer blindfolded. But if your platform doesn’t analyze the phone numbers users give you, that’s essentially what you’re doing. With Telecom Trust Center, you can instantly determine: Whether the number is personal or business What industry the number is tied to Descriptive keywords like “Auto Dealership,” “Telecom Call Center,” or “Tech Startup” These insights are powered by real-time analysis of telecom metadata—multiple sources spanning directories, lookups, and publicly available information (even information behind a paywall!)—and proprietary tagging systems, giving you clarity where others see only digits. This helps: Fraud teams verify whether signup info aligns with reality. Sales teams prioritize and personalize B2B leads. Support teams route calls smarter based on the type of business. Risk engines flag inconsistencies before they cause issues. It’s not about phone numbers anymore. It’s about what they reveal. With Telecom Trust Center, you’re not just collecting contact info. You’re collecting insights. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com .
What if you could identify the industry and business name behind a phone number—without ever asking the customer? That’s exactly what Telecom Trust Center enables. By analyzing real-time telecom behavior and metadata, we can tell you: If the number belongs to a bank branch, retail location, corporate entity, and more The industry classification (e.g., Healthcare, Technology, Logistics) Associated keywords, such as “Verizon Retail Store,” “Law Firm,” or “Rideshare Company” Why does this matter? 👉 If a user signs up for your fintech platform claiming to be an individual but provides a business VoIP number tagged “Real Estate Brokerage,” that’s worth a second look. 👉 If a support ticket comes in from a number flagged “Crypto Wallet Support Center,” your fraud team should know before they reply. 👉 If you’re a B2B platform, this kind of context helps you route new leads and segment your database automatically. Phone numbers are no longer static identifiers; they're dynamic identity signals. We help you unlock that intelligence to build better experiences and protect your platform. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com .
When a new user signs up for your platform, what does their phone number actually tell you? If you're like most companies, the answer is: not much. You might get a carrier name or line type, but that’s not enough to make decisions with confidence. Telecom Trust Center changes that. We enrich phone numbers with real-time intelligence to answer key questions instantly: Is this number personal or business? If business, what industry is it tied to? What keywords describe this number’s context? Instead of seeing "555-123-4567," you see: Business Number | Industry: Banking | Keywords: US Bank, Financial, Credit Card Company Or: Personal Number | Name | Address | Social Profiles This gives product, risk, and marketing teams powerful insights to: Tailor onboarding flows Detect misrepresentation or synthetic accounts Segment customers by vertical Spot high-risk business numbers (e.g., call centers or VoIP pools) Modern businesses need more than digits. They need context. And we’re delivering it in real time. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com .
In an age of robocalls, spoofing, and increasing fraud, one thing has become clear: phone number data is broken. Businesses, from financial institutions and healthcare providers to marketplaces and messaging apps, are left to piece together patchy data and legacy tools when verifying identities or analyzing inbound and outbound phone traffic. Until now, there’s never been a single source of real-time truth about phone numbers. We’re proud to introduce Telecom Trust Center™: the first—and only—real-time phone number intelligence platform built to give businesses the insight they’ve always needed but never had. What Is Telecom Trust Center? Telecom Trust Center is a data platform that delivers real-time intelligence on phone numbers for identity verification, fraud prevention, and more informed data analysis. Whether you’re assessing the risk of a new account signup, investigating suspicious traffic, or building smarter call flows, the platform puts actionable insights at your fingertips—when you need them most. Why It Matters Let’s face it. Today’s "caller ID" isn't cutting it. Labels like “Scam Likely” or “Maybe John” are vague, outdated, and often wrong. Businesses trying to fight fraud or improve customer experience are stuck using general-purpose tools not designed for telecom-specific signals. Telecom Trust Center was built to fix that. Our platform gives you: Real-time analysis of any U.S. phone number Trust scoring based on the data available for that number Identity signals to help confirm or flag activity API and dashboard access for seamless integration into your systems This means fewer false positives, better protection, and smarter decision-making across your business. Who It’s For Fraud & Risk Teams: Analyze suspicious phone numbers with clarity and confidence Identity Platforms: Enhance verification with real-time phone number data Customer Support & CX: Know more about inbound calls before you pick up Developers: Plug into our API and supercharge your existing verification workflows Data Analysts: Better understand your customer demographics through our keyword and industry data A New Era of Phone Number Intelligence Telecom Trust Center isn’t just another data feed; it’s a new standard that gives companies the clarity and context they’ve never had when it comes to phone numbers. We’re here to transform the way the world sees and uses phone intelligence. The telecom world is changing. With Telecom Trust Center, your business will be ready. -- Learn more at www.telecomtrustcenter.com or reach out to us directly for a demo at hello@telecomtrustcenter.com .
