WTA Files Comments on SHAKEN/STIR with FCC

On August 15, WTA filed reply comments in response to the FCC’s June NPRM proposing to require providers that continue to rely on non-IP networks to implement non-IP caller ID authentication frameworks in line with the requirements of the TRACED Act.

In its comments, WTA noted that its member companies’ customers have a strong interest in both avoiding illegal and annoying robocalls, but also in ensuring that their legitimate calls are not wrongfully blocked. Thus, WTA supports the FCC’s proposed decision to declare that the criteria are met for ending the non-IP exemption, and providing a two-year period to implement one of the non-IP frameworks or transition to an IP network, so long as it also provides forr waivers for small and rural companies upon a demonstration of good cause.