United States of America: Federal Communications Commission expansion of call-blocking measures to combat fake government robocalls
Progress
Current status
adopted
27 Feb 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Communications Commission expands call-blocking measures to combat fake government robocalls
On 27 February 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded call-blocking measures to combat fake government robocalls. The Report and Order (FCC 25-15) expands the use of "do-not-originate" lists to block calls that are highly likely …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body