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Attorneys general nationwide target voice providers to curb robocalls
The effort does not mean robocalls will immediately stop, as it remains a constant game of cat and mouse between phone companies and law enforcement
Editorial Standards ⓘ Attorneys general from all 50 states are sending warning letters to 37 voice providers, demanding they immediately stop illegal robocalls routed through their networks.These voice providers offer services to make and receive calls over the internet, differing from traditional phone services.The providers receiving these warning letters have not complied with Federal Communications Commission rules regarding the reduction of illegal robocalls on their networks.While the letter from the attorneys general does not specify what actions will be taken against non-compliant companies, potential consequences include fines and, in extreme cases, being forced out of business.The effort does not mean robocalls will immediately stop, as it remains a constant game of cat and mouse between phone companies and law enforcement.The good news is that this may help continue to reduce the number of robocalls, which have been slowly dropping over the last three years.The bad news is that those calls have been replaced with a barrage of text messages. Attorneys general from all 50 states are sending warning letters to 37 voice providers, demanding they immediately stop illegal robocalls routed through their networks. While the letter from the attorneys general does not specify what actions will be taken against non-compliant companies, potential consequences include fines and, in extreme cases, being forced out of business.
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