FCC Prepares to Block Companies That Don't Block Robocalls

The FCC is taking the final step in its plan to tackle the problem of nuisance and illegal robocalls once and for all. 2,411 voice service providers face being cut off from the US phone network as a result. These companies have failed to properly file certification in the Robocall Mitigation Database to demonstrate their level of STIR/SHAKEN implementation and describe their robocall mitigation plans. Voice providers that do comply with these new FCC rules will be required block call traffic from non-compliant providers. The FCC is also proposing to "increase accountability" by instituting base fines of $10,000 for submitting false or inaccurate information to the Robocall Mitigation Database, and a $1,000 fine for failing to keep information current. "In addition, today, the bipartisan 51-attorney general Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force put a number of providers on notice following state investigations."