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https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-5.jpg?resize=1200,675 1200w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-5.jpg?resize=1500,843 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption> (Getty Images) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"single-article__content\">\n<div class=\"single-article__content-inner has-drop-cap\"> <html readability=\"37.478802992519\"><body readability=\"75.249547920434\"><\/p>\n<p>The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday it has blocked more than 1,200 voice service providers from having access to the country\u2019s phone network for failing to comply with anti-robocall regulations, marking the agency\u2019s largest enforcement action against companies that facilitate illegal automated calls.<\/p>\n<p>The providers were disconnected after violating FCC rules requiring accurate certifications in the agency\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fccprod.servicenowservices.com\/rmd?id=rmd_welcome\">Robocall Mitigation Database<\/a>, a system designed to track compliance with caller authentication protocols. The action affects approximately half of the 2,411 companies that received compliance warnings in December 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobocalls are an all-too-common frustration \u2014 and threat \u2014 to Americans (sic) households,\u201d FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a release. \u201cThe FCC is doing everything in its power to fight back against these malicious and illegal calls. Providers that fail to do their duty when it comes to stopping these calls have no place in our networks. We\u2019re taking action and we will continue to do so.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The removal follows a preliminary warning issued to 185 companies, along with further action from <a href=\"https:\/\/events.in.gov\/event\/attorney-general-todd-rokita-launches-operation-robocall-roundup-issuing-warnings-to-37-telecom-companies\">attorneys general<\/a> dubbed \u201cOperation Robocall Roundup,\u201d which among other things, included sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding compliance with federal requirements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad ad--inline_1 \">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Advertisement<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The removals center on the STIR\/SHAKEN protocol system, a caller authentication framework that requires telecommunications carriers to verify caller identity before routing calls through networks. The system addresses a core challenge in robocall prevention: tracing calls that traverse multiple carrier networks before reaching consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Providers must certify STIR\/SHAKEN implementation on all internet protocol-based network portions and submit robocall mitigation plans to maintain database access. Companies removed can only rejoin with express approval from FCC enforcement bureaus.<\/p>\n<p>The FCC has invested approximately $250 million in STIR\/SHAKEN implementation since the system\u2019s 2020 launch, but significant gaps remain. The authentication system functions only on modern Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, leaving older telephone infrastructure vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>The enforcement action reflects the government\u2019s struggle in defeating the scourge of robocalls. Earlier this year, Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/system\/files\/ftc_gov\/pdf\/FTC-Chairman-Andrew-N-Ferguson-FSGG-Testimony-05-15-2025.pdf\">told Congress<\/a> that his agency received more than 2 million complaints about unwanted calls in fiscal year 2024, with 1.1 million specifically concerning robocalls.<\/p>\n<p>The FTC has also contacted 31 Voice Over Internet Protocol providers believed responsible for more than 450 distinct robocalling campaigns. Ferguson indicated in testimony that earlier communications resulted in behavioral changes and reduced activity from most contacted providers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad ad--inline_1 \">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Advertisement<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During May congressional testimony, Carr described robocalling as \u201cprobably the number one issue\u201d raised by consumers, calling the problem \u201cexceptionally frustrating.\u201d He noted that robocallers have demonstrated adaptability to previous mitigation efforts, often shifting tactics when one avenue is blocked.<\/p>\n<p>Recent actions have established significant penalties for non-compliance. Lingo Telecom, a Texas-based provider, <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscoop.com\/telecom-behind-ai-powered-biden-robocall-agrees-to-1-million-fcc-fine\/\">received a $1 million fine<\/a> for authenticating AI-generated robocalls that targeted New Hampshire primary voters with fake Joe Biden messages. The incident prompted new FCC rules in January tightening STIR\/SHAKEN reporting requirements.<\/p>\n<p>While the focus of the action is on bad actors inside the U.S., international robcall operations present ongoing challenges. Many illegal calls originate from overseas locations where U.S. agencies lack direct authority, complicating efforts to pursue bad actors at their source.<\/p>\n<p>You can read the full list of blocked providers <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fcc.gov\/public\/attachments\/DA-25-737A1.pdf\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><\/body> <\/p>\n<footer class=\"single-article__footer\" readability=\"4.2578849721707\">\n<div class=\"author-card\" readability=\"14\">\n<div class=\"author-card__avatar\">\n<figure class=\"author-card__image-wrap\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-1.jpg?w=640&ssl=1\" alt=\"Greg Otto\"> <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h4 class=\"author-card__name\">Written by Greg Otto<\/h4>\n<p> Greg Otto is Editor-in-Chief of CyberScoop, overseeing all editorial content for the website. 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All five of the FCC commissioners testified before the subcommittee, which is tasked with oversight of the commission. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla\/Getty Images) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<header class=\"post-item__meta\">\n<h3 class=\"post-item__title\"> <a class=\"post-item__title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberscoop.com\/fcc-carr-stir-shaken-voip-legacy-networks-telecommunications-cybersecurity\/\"> FCC looking to expand anti-robocalling initiative <\/a> <\/h3>\n<div class=\"post-item__byline\"> <span class=\"post-item__author\"> <span>By <\/span> <a class=\"post-item__author-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberscoop.com\/author\/derek-johnson\/\"> Derek B. Johnson <\/a> <\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <\/header>\n<p> <\/article>\n<article class=\"post-item post-item--popular-stories-cards \">\n<figure class=\"post-item__thumbnail\"> <a class=\"post-item__thumbnail-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberscoop.com\/fcc-moves-to-tighten-industry-reporting-rules-for-robocalls\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"252\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-4.jpg?resize=252%2C168&ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-ratio-16-9-sm size-ratio-16-9-sm wp-post-image\" alt decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=1536,1023 1536w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=2048,1364 2048w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=600,399 600w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=252,168 252w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=506,337 506w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=1014,675 1014w, https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/fcc-removes-1200-voice-providers-from-telephone-networks-in-major-robocall-crackdown-8.jpg?resize=1266,843 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\"> <\/a><figcaption class=\"screen-reader-text\"> A view of the commission\u2019s hearing room before a hearing at the Federal Communications Commission in 2017. 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