FCC TO GRADE CARRIERS ON ROBOCALL BLOCKING

The Federal Communications Commission is developing a scorecard to evaluate how well major carriers combat robocalls. The ranking system will track metrics including call-blocking performance and complaints filed by customers. Carriers will be graded on their spam-prevention efforts, creating public accountability for their blocking capabilities. The scorecard approach aims to push companies to invest in better filtering technology and customer protection measures. This initiative follows years of consumer frustration over rising robocall volumes. The FCC has been working to strengthen enforcement against illegal callers while also requiring carriers to implement call-authentication technology. The scorecard system offers a transparent way to compare carrier performance and could influence customer decisions. Details on implementation timeline and specific grading criteria have not yet been finalized.