FCC Bars Over 1,200 Providers from Robocall Mitigation Database

“These providers violated FCC rules by failing to maintain accurate Robocall Mitigation Database certifications, thereby shirking their obligations to protect consumers from illegal robocalls.”

The FCC finally grew teeth. Over 1,200 voice providers got booted from the network for not doing the bare minimum to stop robocalls. Under the rules, getting removed from the database means other carriers can’t accept your traffic. You’re effectively unplugged from the US phone system. Should have happened years ago. Now let’s see if your phone actually rings less.