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CTIA: FCC Should Rethink Proposed Text Blocking Rules

CTIA representatives believe the FCC should reconsider proposed rules requiring blocking texts, set for a vote at the commissioners' Sept. 26 open meeting (see 2409050045). In a filing Tuesday, CTIA reported on a meeting with an aide to Commissioner Nathan…

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Simington. “The wireless ecosystem’s efforts to combat spam and scam text messages are working, as evidenced by the significant drop in consumer complaints reported over the last few years,” said the filing posted in docket 21-402 : “The best way the Commission can protect consumers from spam and scam texts is to pursue enforcement actions against bad actors, either directly or through partnerships with other law enforcement agencies.” CTIA made similar points in a meeting with an aide to Commissioner Brendan Carr before the order was circulated (see 2409060055).