FCCProposed Rule

Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Robocalls

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Summary

The FCC is proposing new tools and methods to help phone companies identify and block robocalls before they reach your phone. This regulation aims to reduce the annoying and potentially harmful automated calls that many Americans receive daily.

Key Points

  • 1Phone companies would use advanced technology to detect and stop robocalls more effectively than current methods
  • 2The rule targets scammers and unwanted callers while trying to minimize blocking legitimate calls
  • 3Phone service providers would be required to implement these new anti-robocall technologies
  • 4The public has until February 4, 2026 to submit comments on whether this proposal is a good idea
  • 5If approved, this could significantly reduce the number of spam and scam calls people receive

Key Dates

Published

December 5, 2025

Comment Deadline

February 4, 2026

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