#text messages

Proposed FCC Rules Aim To Block Illegal Robotexts

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed new rules that would require wireless carriers to block SMS robotext messages, which are automated texts sent en masse by telemarketers and scammers. The proposed rules would also require carriers to block texts from phone numbers on the FCC's Do-Not-Originate list, which includes numbers that are frequent targets for spoofing and for... Read More…