The FCC plans to create a robocall mitigation scorecard rating phone companies on their effectiveness in blocking illegal spam calls. The tool would evaluate both operational practices and measurable outcomes for wireless, wireline, and VoIP providers.
Background
The FCC has prioritized combating illegal robocalls as a top consumer protection issue for years. This proposal marks a shift from compliance-based oversight to outcome-based measurement of carrier effectiveness.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 3, 2026 at 03:54 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10