Expert Opinion
John Haraburda: What Telco Must Do Next on STIR/SHAKEN
Major carriers sign 85% of voice traffic while smaller carriers manage only 17.5%. We need AI-powered solutions to combat robocall fraud.
Robocall
The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.
Robocall
FCC Sets June 2026 Auction Date for AWS-3 Spectrum, Expands Robocall Rules
Carr said agency was not independent: 'Any FCC commissioner can be fired by the president for any reason, or no reason at all'
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Former FCC Commissioner, Wireless Group Oppose Michigan Robocall Crackdown
State warned the bill could invite costly and overlapping litigation.
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FCC to Advance New Rules on Satellites, Robocalls, and Prison Calling Rates
Commissioners will vote on nine proposals across key telecom sectors.
Expert Opinion
Peter Ford: Cross-Border Call Authentication Needs Improvement
When calls fail to connect or are mislabeled as spam, the consequences ripple across balance sheets and customer relationships alike.
Robocall
Gomez Stresses FCC Must Protect Free Speech
The commissioner flagged recent investigations into broadcasters and programming, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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FCC Bars More Than 1,200 Providers for Robocall Rule Violations
The Commission claimed the providers were ‘shirking their obligations to protect consumers’.
Robocall
Somos Urges FCC to Advance End-to-End Call Verification to Fight Robocalls
The proposed ‘trust model’ builds on STIR/SHAKEN measures to confirm caller identification.
Public Safety
Senators Propose Task Force to Tackle Foreign Robocall Threat
FCC-led task force would strategize to stop international robocall fraud.
Robocall
Supreme Court Finds District Judges Can Review Agency Rules
The telecom industry had urged justices against the move, saying it would introduce regulatory uncertainty.
AI
New Hampshire Jury Acquits Consultant Behind AI Robocalls Mimicking Biden on All Charges
Kramer argued that the primary was a meaningless straw poll, and therefore the state’s voter suppression law didn’t apply.
AI
Lawmakers Warn Robocall Scams Surging as Trump Cuts Enforcement
Scam losses hit $12.5 billion as FTC, DOJ face deep staff cuts.
Justice Department
Luján Bill Would Let FCC Collect Robocall Fines
The authority currently rests with the Justice Department.
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Think Tank Raises Concerns Over $4.5 Million Fine Against Telnyx
Says FCC overstepped its authority.
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Telnyx Calls FCC’s $4.5 Million Penalty ‘Mistaken’
Firm claims to have exceeded the FCC’s ‘Know Your Customer’ expectations.
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FCC Proposes Almost $4.5 Million Fine for Illegal Robocall Scheme
Republican Simington continues to vote against fines.
