Tag Archives: Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday announced that its reassigned numbers database will be undergoing a beta test from July 1 through September 30 during which callers and caller agents may use the database without charge. The FCC has been working on the database — which is intended to be used …

A number of financial services trade associations — including ACA International — have filed a comment opposing a petition from a telecom organization that seeks to give voice service providers more flexibility when notifying consumers of calls that have been blocked. The comment requests that the Federal Communications Commission use …

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comments on a proposal to protect information submitted to its newly created Robocall Mitigation Database. The FCC is requiring voice service providers to submit certifications that detail the providers’ efforts to stem the origination of illegal robocalls on their networks. While the creation of …

The Federal Communications Commission, in another effort to crack down on the volume of illegal robocall traffic, is seeking comment on a proposal to reduce the amount of time that small voice service providers would have to implement Caller ID authentication technology under the STIR/SHAKEN protocols if those providers are …

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday announced it has created a Robocall Mitigation Database, which voice service providers will be required to use as a means of certifying their efforts at mitigating robocalls from being connected to consumers’ phones. Starting September 28, phone companies will be forced to refuse traffic from …