We’re thrilled to announce a new feature that empowers you to answer calls with greater confidence and peace of mind! As part of our ongoing commitment to safer, more trustworthy communication, GoTo Mobile and GoTo Desktop now display a special indicator when an incoming call comes from a genuine, verified phone number. This enhancement is powered by STIR/SHAKEN—a set of industry-leading protocols specifically designed to combat the problem of caller ID spoofing.
What’s the Problem?
For years, VoIP technology has made it easier than ever for bad actors to impersonate someone by faking a caller ID number—a technique known as spoofing. Spoofed numbers can lead to spam, scams, and even fraud, eroding trust in voice communication. That’s where STIR/SHAKEN comes in.
How Does It Work?
STIR/SHAKEN It's a government-mandated (FCC) technology suite that verifies incoming calls come from legitimate, non-spoofed phone numbers. It helps verify that the phone number displayed on your caller ID hasn’t been tampered with. When you get a call on GoTo Mobile or GoTo Connect Desktop (with US-to-US calls), you'll see a verified icon 🗸 next to the number if our carrier has confirmed it’s the real deal. Now you can answer with confidence, knowing the number you see is legitimate and not spoofed.
