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Stronger “Know Your Customer” Rules; Will Consider “Know Your Upstream Provider” Rulemaking at May 20 Meeting The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) efforts to combat illegal robocalling are poised to expand soon, with the FCC adopting a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (KYC FNPRM) by a 3-0 vote at the April 30, 2026 FCC Open Meeting, seeking comment on additional measures to bolster the Commission’s “Know-Your Customer” (KYC) requirements. The Commission’s KYC rules set forth standards for originating voice service providers (OSPs) for verifying the identity of their customers in connection with opening an account with the OSP.

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