More than 1,200 providers removed from accessing U.S. phone networks after failing to comply with robocall mitigation rules, marking one of the largest enforcement actions to date
The Enforcement Bureau removed these providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database for failing to maintain accurate certifications and mitigation plans. This effectively disconnects them from U.S. networks and blocks their traffic until corrective action is taken.
"Robocalls are an all-too-common frustration—and threat—to American households," said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. "Providers that fail to do their duty when it comes to stopping these calls have no place in our networks. We’re taking action and will continue to do so."
The Robocall Mitigation Database is a core FCC tool ensuring providers adopt STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication and submit mitigation plans. Failure to comply results in removal from the database and potential blocking of traffic until the Enforcement and Wireline Competition Bureaus grant approval for reentry.
Earlier this month, the FCC issued final warnings and removed 185 providers as a preliminary step. Today’s action brings the total removals to more than 1,400. A bipartisan group of 51 state attorneys general has also launched “Operation Robocall Roundup,” issuing warning letters to non-compliant providers.
Source: Federal Communications Commission media announcement
