Senate passes anti-robocall bill in nearly unanimous vote
Steeper fines, longer statute of limitations, and a mandate to authenticate and block automated calls
FCC Chairman Pai proposes blocking robocalls by default
Empowering phone companies to block robocalls by default
Verizon rolls out 'Call Filter,' a free anti-robocall app for its Android and iOS users
Verizon takes steps to combat spam calls
FTC shuts down four robocall companies with multimillion dollar fines
All businesses were engaged in fraudulent activities
FCC chairman threatens 'regulatory intervention' if telecoms don't combat robocalls by 2020
"American consumers are sick and tired of unwanted robocalls, this consumer among them," says Ajit Pai
Americans received 26.3 billion robocalls in 2018
Robocalls were up 46 percent year-over-year
Verizon to offer free spam and robocall protection starting in March
The service previously cost $2.99 per month
FCC warns carriers to do more in the fight against robocalls
Ajit Pai wants an authentication system in place next year
Robocalls are on the rise with no end in sight
Federal regulators can enact all the rules they want, but it does little to stop off-shore scammers
Telemarketers are using technological advancements to their advantage
Telemarketers and robocalls continue to be a problem
