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Hiya recognized as a leader in G2 Spring 2025 Reports

In today’s digital-first world, the trust between businesses and customers has never been more critical — yet phone calls, once a primary ...
Natalie Graham
Apr. 17, 2025

How Branded Call is revolutionizing inbound lead engagement

In today’s competitive landscape, standing out in a crowded marketplace is more critical than ever. With so many companies vying for the ...
Hiya Team
Apr. 14, 2025

Branded Call impact

Branded caller ID is designed to help businesses increase trust, improve answer rates, and drive better customer engagement. However, ...
Natalie Graham
Apr. 8, 2025

Hiya Connect Celebrates 14 G2 Badges in Fall 2024 Reports

We’re excited to announce that Hiya has won 14 G2 badges in the Fall 2024 reports for our branded caller ID solution, Hiya Connect! This ...
Natalie Graham
Mar. 18, 2025

Hiya recognized with 13 badges in G2 Winter 2025 Reports

Hiya earned 13 badges and secured the prestigious title of Momentum Leader in the G2 Winter 2025 Reports for its branded calling solution, ...
Natalie Graham
Mar. 13, 2025

Upgrade to Branded Call and boost your answer rates

If you're using Hiya Connect to register your business numbers, you're already taking steps to reduce the risk of your calls getting ...
Michelle Wallace
Mar. 5, 2025

What to expect when you sign up for Hiya Branded Call

If your business makes outbound calls, you know how important it is for customers to recognize and trust who’s calling. Hiya Connect can ...
Dave Suzuki
Feb. 25, 2025

The Caller ID Blindspot: Why Traditional Caller ID Falls ...

When caller ID was first introduced in the 1980s, it revolutionized communication. For the first time, people could identify who was ...
Natalie Graham
Feb. 20, 2025

What’s the difference between Hiya Connect Number ...

Natalie Graham
Feb. 13, 2025

Hiya Expands Branded Call Options: More Flexibility, More ...

Dave Suzuki
Feb. 11, 2025

Hiya and Bell Canada Partner in Branded Call

We are thrilled to officially announce a new partnership between Bell Canada and Hiya, bringing Branded Call to businesses across Canada. ...
Hiya Team
Jan. 8, 2025

What Hiya launched in 2024, and how it can help you in 2025

As we begin a new year, this is a good time to look back at everything we accomplished in the previous year. 2024 was a busy year for Hiya. ...
Hiya Team
Jan. 7, 2025

Why relying on local phone numbers could be hurting your ...

Sales and marketing teams know the importance of the phone call to reach new and existing customers, and the first step is to get the ...
Natalie Graham
Sep. 5, 2024

Spain drafts new regulations to fight spam calls

Governmental regulators in Spain have issued a draft order that aims to tackle the increasing issue of fraud facilitated through phone ...
Mariano González-Cayuela
Aug. 29, 2024

Rethinking identity on the voice channel

Consumers have very little trust in the voice call. In fact, 92% of consumers think unidentified calls are fraudulent, according to Hiya’s ...
Michelle Wallace
Aug. 15, 2024

Use Hiya’s business number registration to reduce spam ...

Today, it’s harder than ever for businesses to reach their customers by phone. Consumers worldwide receive more than 81 million unwanted ...
Michelle Wallace
Aug. 1, 2024

Unmasking the truth behind scam phone calls

Scam calls are a worldwide problem. Each year, Hiya analyzes billions of calls across 40+ countries, and of those calls, more than 14% were ...
Michelle Wallace
Jul. 11, 2024

Hiya Connect scores Leader ranking on G2

We’re excited to share that Hiya earned 13 badges in the latest Summer 2024 Reports from G2 - which includes being named a Leader in the ...
Natalie Graham
Jul. 10, 2024

Phone scam losses increased 527% in past year

Financial losses from phone scams were up 527% in 2023 compared to 2022. In 2022, the average amount lost by consumers who were scammed was ...
Elise Harrington
May. 23, 2024

Hiya receives second consecutive High Performer on G2 Grid ...

We’re thrilled to share that Hiya has received its second-consecutive High Performer ranking in the latest G2 Spring 2024 Grid Report for ...
Elise Harrington
May. 15, 2024

Hiya’s guarantee: establishing our Customer Bill of Rights

As a customer, interacting with a company can feel like more than just a transaction. In many cases, these interactions are building blocks ...
Hiya Team
Apr. 12, 2024

2024 State of the Call: Consumers prefer voice, but spam ...

While consumers and businesses continue to prioritize voice calls, phone fraud, and spam are on the rise, posing a threat to the medium ...
Tanvi Saxena
Mar. 28, 2024

Highlights from Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024

Hiya was delighted to meet customers and partners in person at Mobile World Congress 2024, the world’s largest and most influential trade ...
Hiya Team
Mar. 14, 2024

Facing the challenge of AI scam calls

Imagine you get a call seeming to be from the president of the United States urgently telling you not to vote in the upcoming election. ...
Hiya Team
Mar. 4, 2024

Adapting to changes in customer notifications with better ...

In an era where digital communication is paramount, recent policy shifts in email spam protection by giants like Gmail, soon to be echoed ...
Natalie Graham
Feb. 29, 2024

Don't use inaccurate data to measure branded calling ...

Branded caller ID is an investment for any enterprise that makes a high volume of calls. And, just as with any other expense, management ...
Alex Salkin
Feb. 16, 2024

Package delivery scams are common worldwide

If you receive a call telling you there’s a problem with a package delivery, think twice before you answer any questions or press a button ...
Patchen Noelke
Feb. 13, 2024

Deflating the ballooning challenge of Artificially Inflated ...

Throughout the telecommunications industry, Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) continues to be a concern, driving up enterprise costs and ...
Alex Salkin
Feb. 9, 2024

Hiya unveils first branded calling solution with ...

We couldn't be more excited to share the latest update to Hiya Connect — performance analytics. As the only solution on the market to ...
Hiya Team
Jan. 31, 2024

Why carriers need transparency and analytics from their ...

Carriers need to protect their subscribers from spam and fraud calls, but when they're looking at how to do that, there are important ...
Michelle Wallace
Jan. 18, 2024

Introducing call branding in the UK

Hiya’s data show that more than one in every four unidentified calls received in the UK are flagged as spam. Brits experience one of the ...
Hiya Team
Jan. 11, 2024

Speed to lead: how to improve sales calling practices

Meeting buyers where they are is essential in today's ever-evolving buyer landscape. Comparison sites and online marketplaces provide ...
Natalie Graham
Jan. 4, 2024

Protect yourself from holiday scams

The holiday season provides a perfect opportunity to slow down, reflect, and give. Just be sure you’re giving to those you care about the ...
Hiya Team
Dec. 22, 2023

Hiya Connect named High Performer for VoIP Providers by G2

The growth of spam, scam, and fraud calls has eroded trust in the voice channel. The critical importance of reliability from Voice over ...
Hiya Team
Dec. 21, 2023

Are robocalls illegal? Laws, protections, and best practices

Robocalls have become a nuisance in the lives of consumers and businesses alike. These unsolicited calls often deliver pre-recorded ...
Hiya Team
Dec. 13, 2023

Call branding essentials for Canadian businesses

Hiya’s data shows that one in every five unidentified calls received in Canada is flagged as a suspicious call, and Canadians experience ...
Hiya Team
Dec. 7, 2023

Winning the war on phone spam in Canada

Hiya representatives attended and presented at the Canadian Telecom Summit, held Nov. 6-8 in Toronto. Hosted by the Canadian ...
Andrea Moreno
Nov. 22, 2023

Revitalizing phone connections: improving call reputation ...

For most people, receiving unwanted calls is a routine experience. In fact, Hiya data shows that one out of every four calls consumers ...
Hiya Team
Nov. 20, 2023

Hiya represented at Futurecom, Latin America’s largest ...

For the first time, Hiya was represented at Futurecom, Latin America’s largest B2B trade show for the connectivity industry. The three-day ...
Andrea Moreno
Nov. 17, 2023

How Canadian voice providers defend against fraudulent calls

Since the beginning of 2023, more people in Canada have begun seeing “call labels” on some calls they receive. These labels warn call ...
Alex Salkin
Nov. 8, 2023

Mastering outbound calls: strategies for success

Outbound calls play a pivotal role in connecting with customers, prospects, and partners. They enable companies to proactively reach out, ...
Hiya Team
Oct. 26, 2023

Consumer Council scam calls

Smartphones keep us conveniently connected to the world, but fraudulent calls cause problems for many consumers. Criminals employ ...
Hiya Team
Oct. 19, 2023

Can reputation services erase my spam labels?

For every problem or pain point a business has, it seems like there are companies out there offering services to solve that problem. That’s ...
Alex Salkin
Oct. 18, 2023

Phishing vs. vishing vs. smishing

Fraud is an unfortunate but prevalent issue that every organization should be aware of, especially considering how much criminals will take ...
Hiya Team
Oct. 18, 2023

How Apple iOS 17 update impacts voice calling

A new season is upon us. The leaves are changing, kids are going back to school, and as Apple users have come to expect for years now, ...
Alex Salkin
Oct. 12, 2023

What Hiya Connect can see before the spam label

Have you ever had the feeling that your calls are being labeled as spam and there’s nothing you can do about it?
Alex Salkin
Sep. 19, 2023

Why customer-centric companies need branded caller ID to ...

Customer experience is more than a buzzword. It’s the sum of all interactions between a customer and a business. In a world where customers ...
Hiya Team
Sep. 8, 2023

How mortgage lenders can close sales faster with branded ...

Consumers love the convenience of online shopping. It’s quick, easy and can be done at any hour of the day or night. But when it comes to ...
Hiya Team
Aug. 29, 2023

Branded insurance calls: Why insurance providers need them

In today's competitive insurance industry, brand recognition plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers. One effective way ...
Hiya Team
Aug. 21, 2023

4 tips to turn cold calls into hot conversations

While digital channels continue to grow in popularity for simple purchases, there are some purchases where communicating via an app or ...
Natalie Graham
Aug. 17, 2023

What is lead nurturing and how can calls help?

Some purchase decisions are easy. If you're at the grocery store and need a certain product, you may look at the choices on the shelf and ...
Hiya Team
Aug. 15, 2023

What you can expect at the 2023 State of the Call Summit

In 2019, Hiya hosted our first annual “State of the Call 2019 Summit”. This summit brought together industry experts dedicated to sharing ...
Hiya Team
Aug. 11, 2023

What is driving spam call growth?

There are two contributing factors, according to Hiya CEO and founder Alex Algard, who spoke during a panel discussion at Mobile World ...
Andrea Moreno
Aug. 7, 2023

What is Free Caller Registry and what does it do?

Update: On July 31, 2024, Hiya released Hiya Registration, a free one-stop-shop for businesses everywhere to register their numbers. It ...
Patchen Noelke
Aug. 2, 2023

Spam labeling: the role of recipient reactions

With the rise of spam calls, our phones have become battlegrounds, where legitimate calls vie for our attention amidst a deluge of unwanted ...
Alex Salkin
Jul. 11, 2023

Scam calls: The top 4 most impersonated industries

In most phone scams there is a caller and a victim. But with impersonation scams, there are two victims: the individual who gets scammed ...
Alex Salkin
Jul. 6, 2023

Best call practices: 4 tips for financial services

Consumers love the convenience of online banking and mobile apps when it comes to simple financial transactions like checking account ...
Natalie Graham
Jul. 5, 2023

Are your business calls being flagged as spam?

You call and call again, trying to reach your customers or prospects. Different days, different times, but still no answer. Why don’t the ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 30, 2023

Debunking myths: call reputation, spam labels, and branded ...

As we navigate through the modern landscape of communication, numerous myths have popped up surrounding call reputation, spam labels, and ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 29, 2023

What is vishing?

Most people have received a call that sounds alarming and urges them to take immediate action to protect their bank account or prevent a ...
Hiya Team
Jun. 26, 2023

Understanding spam rate: enhancing call performance and ...

Navigating the telecommunication landscape can be a complex task for businesses, especially with the rising tide of spam calls. At Hiya, we ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 20, 2023

Boost your business growth with branded caller ID: A ...

In the hyper-competitive world of remodeling and landscaping, standing out and reaching potential customers promptly is not a choice – it's ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 16, 2023

The high cost of spam calls in dollars and lost time

You might think of unwanted calls as a mere annoyance. But there are huge costs associated with nuisance and fraud calls, both in terms of ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 16, 2023

3 common TCPA misconceptions — and how to stay compliant

As the FCC continues to wage war against spam, fraud, and robocallers, it’s more crucial than ever for legitimate companies making outbound ...
Natalie Graham
Jun. 15, 2023

Top 10 reasons your calls are reported as spam

If you're an enterprise that makes a lot of calls, you might have been perplexed and frustrated about why some of your calls are heading ...
Dave Suzuki
Jun. 8, 2023

The value of voice in an omni-channel world: Insights from ...

With all the communications options available to consumers today — email, text, video calls, social media, etc. — you might think the phone ...
Alex Salkin
Jun. 7, 2023

Call transparency for your telecom dialing strategy

With so many phone scams creating uneasiness for consumers, one of the biggest challenges for outbound call centers is establishing ...
Hiya Team
Jun. 6, 2023

Maximizing efficiency with Hiya Connect's Branded Call: Why ...

In today's digital world, the telephone remains a critical touchpoint for businesses and their customers. Yet, amid the clutter of spam ...
Alex Salkin
May. 24, 2023

Want to know why customers report your calls as nuisance or ...

Are you tired of having your business calls going unanswered or struggling with poor customer perception? Understanding what end-users say ...
Alex Salkin
May. 17, 2023

What are “Spam Risk” or “Scam Likely” numbers and why do ...

One of the best advancements in telephone technology over the past 50 years is the caller ID display. Being able to see who is calling has ...
Hiya Team
Apr. 21, 2023

State of the Call 2023 webinar: the importance of identity

“Identity is king.” - Tanvi Saxena, VP of Product Management at Hiya For the 6th year in a row, Hiya has gathered top trends and insights ...
Hiya Team
Apr. 14, 2023

Spoofing cell phone numbers

Spoofed cell phone numbers allow calls from one number to be displayed as coming from another number. Spoofing occurs when callers ...
Patchen Noelke
Apr. 15, 2022

Optimizing Average Talk Time

Have you ever had a conversation that seems to go on forever? You need a piece of information from the person, but they never seem to get ...
Katie DeMatteis
Apr. 13, 2022

Get Connected and Stay Connected: Combating Call Abandonment

A missed or abandoned call is a missed business opportunity for sales. While call abandonment and connection issues may seem like only a ...
Katie DeMatteis
Apr. 7, 2022

The State of Voice in Insurance in 2022

Recently, Hiya released our annual State of the Call report. We surveyed 1,800 professionals and 12,239 consumers across 6 different ...
Katie DeMatteis
Mar. 28, 2022

Enterprise Connect: Bringing the Industry Together

Enterprise Connect brings the customer engagement industry together to share ideas and showcase new talent. This year the event ran from ...
Hiya Team
Mar. 25, 2022

Top 5 Trends in Voice in 2022

This morning, Hiya released our annual State of the Call report. We surveyed 1,800 professionals and 12,239 consumers across 6 different ...
Alex Algard
Mar. 3, 2022

Landline-Based Caller ID vs. Branded Caller ID

It’s 1995. You’re at home with your parents and the phone rings. You trot over to the landline to see who’s calling. Though only 15 ...
Alicia Marie Beatty
Mar. 3, 2022

Basics to Know About Call Authentication

The massive amount of robocalls are frustrating for everyone involved — customers and contact centers alike. Customers don’t want to answer ...
Alicia Marie Beatty
Feb. 17, 2022

What to Know About Inside Sales Power Dialers

Contact centers are continually looking for ways to increase their productivity and close more sales. One major roadblock is the number of ...
Alicia Marie Beatty
Jan. 31, 2022

10 Outbound Call Center Tips

Whether you’re a contact center, sales team, or customer experience department, the odds are high that a large percentage of your time is ...
Alicia Marie Beatty
Jan. 27, 2022

The ROI of Implementing Hiya Connect Webinar

Reaching and engaging with customers is critical to business success. But, so often, businesses struggle with exactly how to do that. There ...
Julianne Maila
Jan. 24, 2022

What's the Best Caller ID Solution for Your Business?

But first — what’s the deal with Caller ID?
Alicia Marie Beatty
Jan. 13, 2022

See how Hiya Connect Delivers 677% ROI to Enterprises

Independent study reveals Total Economic Impact of Hiya Connect
Julianne Maila
Jan. 6, 2022
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