FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission didn't take long to start isolating voice providers that don't do enough to block robocalls. The regulator has cut off…
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FCC threatens to block calls from carriers for letting robocalls run rampant
The Federal Communications Commission is threatening to block calls from voice service providers that have yet to take meaningful action against illegal…
US Attorneys General will take legal action against telecom providers enabling robocalls
The Attorneys General of all 50 states have joined forces in hopes of giving teeth to the seemingly never-ending fight against robocalls. North Carolina AG…
Robocalls Are (Finally) Being Shaken Up
Hey, have you heard that your car’s extended warranty is about to expire? That’s what the disembodied robot voice on the other end of the phone wants you to…
FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
Starting today, small phone carriers must implement a special caller ID authentication tool that will help identify robocallers, the Federal Communication…
Regulators Target Companies That Connect Robocalls From Overseas
WASHINGTON—U.S. phone companies that connect robocalls from overseas would have to block calls when ordered to do so under new rules adopted Thursday by the…
FCC proposal would help combat ‘ringless voicemail’ robocalls
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued a proposal that could make it much harder for robocallers to leave…
FCC unveils its methods to stop SIM swapping scams and robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has laid out its plans to stop both SIM swapping attacks and robocalls in an effort to protect US smartphone…
New FCC rules could force telephone companies to block robocalls to 911 call centers
Back in 2012, Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a special do-not-call registry to protect 911 call centers from…