Telecom Industry Opposes FCC Proposal to Onshore Call Centers
Industry, labor, and business groups urge FCC to reject the proposal.
Industry, labor, and business groups urge FCC to reject the proposal.
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 – Telecommunications industry groups are urging the Federal Communications Commission to decline a proposal to restrict foreign call centers.
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