FCC Plans Robocall Scorecard to Grade Phone Companies On Spam Call Blocking

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By BeauHDSep 2, 2026, 7:00 pm101 ptsTrending
The FCC is proposing (PDF) a public "robocall mitigation scorecard" that would grade phone companies on how well they block illegal spam calls while avoiding false positives on the legitimate ones. "The Scorecard will empower consumers and encourage providers to continue to combat illegal robocalls by providing…

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