FCCFinal Rule
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; CORES Registration System
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Summary
The FCC is updating its system to better track and stop robocalls by improving how phone companies register and share information about robocall threats. This rule aims to make it easier for telecommunications providers to work together to identify and block unwanted robocalls before they reach your phone.
Key Points
- 1Phone companies must now use an improved registration system (called CORES) to report and track robocall risks more accurately and quickly
- 2The updated database will help carriers better identify which calls are legitimate and which are spam or scam robocalls
- 3Phone companies are required to share robocall threat information with each other more effectively to block calls at the network level
- 4Consumers should see fewer robocalls reaching their phones as carriers use better data to filter calls before they get through
- 5The rule applies to all major telephone service providers and goes into effect according to a compliance timeline set by the FCC
Key Dates
Published
February 5, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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