FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: MODERNIZING THE ABILITY OF CONSUMERS TO CONTROL ROBOCALLS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Modernizing the Ability of Consumers To Control Robocalls.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 26 by Marlene Dortch, Secretary.

Summary: In this document, the Commission seeks comment on measures to ensure that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules that govern robocalls continue to evolve with changes in technology and industry practices. Specifically, we seek comment on reducing the timeframe callers must honor revocation requests, requirements for two-way texting functionality, requiring a revoke all method, and the treatment of affiliates.

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