The FCC has adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) and Public Notice to explore proposals that would mitigate illegal robocalls at the point of origination and at the final point on the call path – delivery to the consumer. The proposals would require providers to give consumers accurate caller name and other information, including call branding information. The Commission also proposes ways for originating voice service providers to verify that the caller name and other transmitted information is accurate and secure. Additionally, the Commission is seeking comment on deterring the use of U.S. area codes when a call originates overseas, and proposes other ways to help consumers know when an incoming call originates in a foreign country. The FCC further proposes to simplify, streamline, or eliminate some outdated requirements that technology and calling practices have overtaken.
