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FCC Closes 'Lead Generator' Robocall Loophole & Adopts Robotext Rules

  • Full Title:
    Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages; Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991; Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
  • Document Type:
    Order
  • Bureau(s):
    Consumer and Governmental Affairs
  • Description
    Protects consumers from illegal texts by adopting blocking requirements for providers, and closes the lead generator loophole for robocalls and robotexts. Proposes and seeks comment on additional efforts to stop illegal robocalls and robotexts.
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-23-107
  • Docket No:
    21-402
    02-278
    17-59
  • Federal Register Citation:
    89 FR 5177 (01/26/2024)

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