Apple drops the ball implementing SHAKEN/STIR framework in iOS 13
Call verification is there, but it is utterly useless
AT&T and T-Mobile start rolling out cross-network call verification
An implementation of the SHAKEN / STIR standard
FCC bans international robocalls and automated text messages with fake caller IDs
The FCC can bring 'enforcement action' against bad actors
House passes robocall bill with near unanimous support
This is clearly not a partisan issue
More anti-robocall legislation is making its way to the House Energy & Commerce Committee
It's called the 'Stopping Bad Robocalls Act'
AT&T to begin call authentication to screen out fraudulent callers
You can still receive robocalls if you ask nicely
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai proposes rules banning overseas robocallers
Measure would also disallow caller ID spoofing on text messages
FTC's 'Operation Call It Quits' cracks down on groups responsible for over a billion robocalls
Companies and individuals are listed in the legal actions
Proposed House bill cracks down on illegal robocalls with bipartisan support
Bill proposes extended rules for how FCC handles violators and carriers
FCC votes to allow cell phone providers to auto-block robocalls
Also wants to see call authentication framework implemented by the end of the year
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
