One of the first regions to mandate A-Number (caller) validation and checking against a Do Not Originate (DNO) list was the USA. In trying to prevent internationally generated robocalls that appear to come from a domestic range the FCC mandated that providers not only authenticate calls using STIR/SHAKEN but also check all calls against a DNO list and block any that appear on it. They must also be able to trace calls. The USA is not the only territory to introduce these legislations - the UK introduced a similar requirement to validate against a DNO list in November 2022, Ireland also has a DNO list and others around the world are currently in consultation. By pre-validating A-Numbers, carriers avoid having to block traffic due to uncertainty of origin and can also grow customer confidence with their trusted traffic status.
With the pervasiveness of fraud in the industry, regulators are now increasingly stepping in to ensure the industry stays on top of the issues and works to restore trust.
With our parent company, Somos Inc, we’re uniquely positioned as a trusted neutral provider of core datasets that enable you to meet your industry obligations.
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