""Robocalls are an all-too-common frustration - and threat - to Americans' households," FCC chairman Brendan Carr said in a press release. "The FCC is doing everything in its power to fight back against these malicious and illegal calls. 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 we will continue to do so.""
"The Robocall Mitigation Database that is used to ensure that service providers have implemented the STIR/SHAKEN, a tool to prevent robocalls, on their networks. Earlier this month, the FCC removed 185 voice service providers from the database. Those providers were culled from an initial list of 2,411 providers who were ordered to correct - "cure" - their filings or provide a reason why they should not be taken out of the database."
The FCC removed more than 1,200 voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database for failing to maintain accurate certifications. The removals disconnect those providers from the U.S. phone network. The FCC said the providers "shirk(ed) their responsibility" and violated regulations. The database verifies implementation of STIR/SHAKEN, a tool designed to prevent robocalls. Earlier enforcement removed 185 providers from a list of 2,411 who had been ordered to correct filings or explain why they should remain. Restorations require approval from the Enforcement and Wireline Competition bureaus. YouMail reported a 3.1% month-over-month decline in U.S. robocalls in July, similar to July 2024.
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