As policymakers seek solutions to the scourge of unwanted robocalls, WTA continues to represent the interests of rural networks that may not be able to easily implement costly solutions to end them— such as STIR/SHAKEN—in the same manner as larger companies.
In the case of STIR/SHAKEN, smaller carriers may rely on a legacy tandem interconnection that leaves STIR/SHAKEN out of the question. WTA is committed to developing standards with governing authorities and vendors that will help its members adopt call authentication measures without significantly interrupting their normal business operations.
FCC Notice of Inquiry on robocalls on non-IP Networks – released October 28, 2022
- WTA comments on NOI – filed December 12, 2022
- WTA reply comments on NOI – filed January 23, 2023
WTA comments supporting extension of STIR/SHAKEN implementation – filed November 12, 2021
Third FNPRM on Call Authentication Trust Anchor – adopted May 20, 2021
- WTA comments on FNPRM – filed July 9, 2021
Third FNPRM on Targeting Unwanted Robocalls – adopted July 16, 2020
- WTA comments on FNPRM – filed August 31, 2020
Report and Order and Further Notice of Propose Rulemaking on Call Authentication Trust Anchor – adopted March 31, 2020
- WTA comments on FNPRM – filed May 15, 2020
Declaratory Ruling and Third Further Notice of Propose Rulemaking – adopted June 6, 2019
- WTA comments on NPRM – filed July 24, 2019
- WTA reply comments on NPRM – filed August 23, 2019
