Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:CG Docket No. 17-59
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 62 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The FCC requires telephone companies to use a new call authentication system and improve robocall blocking so customers know when they are getting a real business call. Small business owners should make sure their phone system supports the new call authentication standard, or their legitimate customer calls might get blocked as spam.
First seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last seen
Sep 9, 2026
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Friday, October 9, 2026
Comments close
Monday, November 9, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 9, 2026·91 FR 42602
Enhancing Know-Your-Upstream-Provider Requirements and Strengthening STIR/SHAKEN (Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls)
effective Aug 10, 2026comments close Sep 8, 2026#2026-13874
Proposed·Sep 9, 2026·91 FR 57454
Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
effective Oct 9, 2026comments close Nov 9, 2026#2026-18366