Federal Register #WC Docket Nos. 26-49, 20-67, 13-97, 07-243; FCC 26-17; FR ID 344564

FCC Proposed Rulemaking to Strengthen Numbering Policies and Combat Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes to strengthen telephone numbering policies and combat illegal robocalls. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action affecting telecommunications service providers and resellers - Products/Services Requested: - Robocall certification and compliance services for all service providers and resellers receiving numbering resources - Enhanced semi-annual reporting (FCC Form 502) on numbering resource utilization and forecasts - Enforcement of limitations on numbering resource resale to a single level - Regulation and enforcement against number cycling practices - Expanded access for state commissions to provider-specific numbering data - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory certifications for robocall prevention and foreign ownership compliance - Enhanced transparency and reporting obligations for all entities handling numbering resources - Proposals to limit the number of resale layers to improve enforcement and reduce illegal robocall activity - Potential new rules to prohibit or limit number cycling, including trial number provisions - Increased data sharing with state commissions to support enforcement - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured, as this is a regulatory proposal rather than a product or service acquisition.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes changes to its numbering policies to improve the utilization, reporting, and resale of numbering resources by service providers. The goal is to combat illegal robocalls by strengthening numbering requirements, particularly for resellers involved in illegal robocalling schemes. The FCC seeks public comment on these proposals, including certification obligations for service providers and enhanced reporting requirements to increase transparency in the numbering ecosystem. Comments are due by June 8, 2026, with reply comments due by July 7, 2026.

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