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Number Transparency: Building Trust in Global Communications

May 29, 2026

Fraud prevention, trusted communications and number transparency are becoming critical priorities for telecom providers, enterprises, regulators and global carriers alike.

In the recent Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) KNOW Session, “Number Transparency: Foundations for Trust in Global Communications,” industry experts from Somos and Sinch explored how Right-to-Use (RTU) frameworks can help strengthen trust across voice and messaging ecosystems.

Meet the Speakers

Jaime Zetterstrom, VP, Product & Innovation at Somos and CFCA Executive Board Secretary, led the discussion on how trusted number identity and RTU frameworks are shaping the future of telecom fraud prevention and trusted communications.

Stacy Graham, Senior Policy and Compliance Director at Sinch and CFCA Executive Board Vice President, shared insights on enterprise number management, fraud mitigation, STIR/SHAKEN and the growing importance of industry collaboration to combat spoofing and impersonation scams globally.

Katia Gonzalez, Head of Global Public Policy Strategy at Somos, provided a global regulatory perspective on number transparency, information sharing and how international collaboration can help strengthen trust across communications networks worldwide.

Key Takeaways from the Webinar

The discussion highlighted how telecom fraud, spoofing, fraudulent ports and impersonation scams continue to challenge communications providers worldwide. Speakers emphasized that verifying who has the legitimate right to use a phone number is becoming foundational to improving fraud mitigation, traceback efforts, compliance and customer trust.

Key Topics Included:

• Why number transparency matters for global communications

• The growing role of regulators and international collaboration

• How RTU frameworks support fraud prevention and consumer confidence

• Challenges around information sharing and cross-border coordination

• Why enterprises should actively manage and protect their number inventory

The webinar also explored how different regions, including the U.S. and Europe, are approaching trusted number identity and telecom fraud prevention differently as regulatory frameworks evolve.

As fraudsters become more sophisticated, industry collaboration and responsible number governance will play an increasingly important role in restoring trust in communications networks.

Want deeper insights into RTU frameworks, number transparency and the future of trusted communications? Watch the full webinar on demand!