FCC to Score Phone Companies on Robocall Blocking Efforts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is developing a new system to evaluate how effectively phone companies are blocking unwanted robocalls. This initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability among carriers in their fight against spam and scam calls.

The proposed "robocall scorecard" will likely include data on call-blocking statistics and customer complaints. By publicly grading phone companies, the FCC intends to incentivize better performance and provide consumers with more information to make informed choices about their service providers. This move comes as robocalls continue to plague consumers, despite existing regulations and industry efforts.