"The FCC is asking for comments on more stringent verification for new and renewing customers, which may include requiring that customers provide their name, address, a government ID and alternative phone numbers."
"The goal is to ensure that penalties are in line with the harm caused by callers, as the Commission looks for feedback on how to punish carriers who violate KYC rules."
"Preventing spammers from getting phone lines is only part of a holistic solution; the FCC wants carriers to block any spam calls that they detect."
"Carriers have been neglecting their duties, despite the FCC's requirement that they know their customers and drop any customers who use their networks for spam calls or other illegal activities."
In 2016, Google updated Android's phone app to warn users about spam calls, but the issue persists. The FCC is proposing stronger KYC rules, requiring customers to provide personal information for verification. Feedback is sought on penalties for carriers that fail to comply with KYC regulations based on the number of illegal calls allowed. The FCC emphasizes that preventing spammers from obtaining phone lines is only part of the solution, advocating for carriers to block detected spam calls and provide caller information to users.
Read at GSMArena.com
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