When most people think about phone security, they picture eavesdroppers listening in or hackers trying to intercept the actual content of a call. But the real risk often isn’t in what you say, it’s in the invisible trail you leave behind. That trail is called metadata, and it records far more than people realize. Every […]
Why Location Alone Can No Longer Be Your Security Strategy You’ve probably heard the advice: “Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers.” But here’s the twist—what if that number looks like it’s from your own country, or a place you’ve always associated with credibility? Your instinct changes. You pick up. And that, right there, is the […]
Why Header Data Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story Let’s pull back the curtain on something that looks simple—but isn’t. Attestation labels (A, B, C) from the STIR/SHAKEN framework may offer a quick snapshot of a call’s trust level, but they don’t guarantee full authentication. These tags can be spoofed, allowing fraudulent calls to slip through […]
There’s growth and then there’s a surge. In telecom, that difference matters more than ever. What used to be a steady climb in voice traffic has turned into an all-out flood, driven by AI bots, global call centers, hybrid workforces, and expanding cross-border telecom traffic. And while many networks are built to scale, few are […]
Let’s break down some common weak points in call validation and explore practical ways to address them. Along the way, we’ll also touch on how tools like 1Route are stepping in to help providers close these gaps. Let’s break down some common weak points in call validation and explore practical ways to address them. Along […]
What Every Operator Needs to Know For telecom operators, the stakes have never been higher. Customers demand flawless connectivity, regulators impose strict standards, and competition intensifies with every passing day. Yet, hidden challenges like dropped calls, routing errors, and telecom fraud quietly drain billions from the industry each year. These issues aren’t just operational headaches—they’re […]