BREAKING: FCC Votes To Adopt Massive FNPRM On Caller ID Requirements and Combating Overseas Robocalls — And The TCPA As We Know It May Be Set To Change

In a packed open meeting held this morning, the Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Improving Verification and Presentation of Caller Identification Information Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”).

The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau introduced the item — touting it a proposal that would help consumers regain control over their phones. Commissioner Gomez supported the proposal, noting that robocalls are the No. 1 complaint consumers raise to the FCC. Commissioner Trusty also voiced her support, stating that this item builds on existing industry standards where possible to give consumers better information about the origin of calls. Chairman Carr characterized this as a “different approach” to robocalls, noting that the FCC is focused on prevention of robocalls to end them once and for all, rather than previous “whack-a-mole” efforts.

The FNPRM has been adopted with editorial privileges, meaning further changes may be made before the rules are finalized.

Make sure you check out Queenie’s brilliant breakdown of the proposed rules – MASSIVE FCC NEWS: Commission Set to Obliterate TCPA/Robocall Provisions With World Changing NPRM – TCPAWorld

Lots more to come, watch this space for the latest updates!