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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 05: Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill December 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. All five of the FCC commissioners testified before the subcommittee, which is tasked with oversight of the commission. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC looking to expand anti-robocalling initiative

Chair Brendan Carr said the agency is exploring how to expand STIR/SHAKEN protocols to older legacy phone networks.

2 days ago By Derek B. Johnson

A view of the commission’s hearing room before a hearing at the Federal Communications Commission in 2017. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

FCC moves to tighten industry reporting rules for robocalls

The new rules are designed to ensure voice service providers are actually confirming the identity of callers using their network.

Jan 9, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Telecom behind AI-powered Biden robocall agrees to $1 million FCC fine

As part of the settlement, Lingo Telecom must also implement stronger procedures to combat illegal spoofing and robocalling over its network.

Aug 21, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

FCC wants major telecoms to step up rules around AI-generated robocalls

A letter sent to major carriers highlights gaps in a recently implemented set of protocols meant to verify legitimate callers and cut down on spoofing.

Jun 28, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson