Call Authentication Trust Anchor

Key Points

• 1Phone companies must set up a system to authenticate (verify) incoming calls so you can trust the caller ID showing on your phone
• 2The rule targets robocalls and scams where criminals fake caller ID numbers to trick people into giving money or personal information
• 3Carriers are required to implement this authentication system, which will gradually roll out across the telephone network
• 4The technology allows phone companies to block or flag calls that fail authentication checks before they reach your phone
• 5This affects all major phone service providers and telecommunications companies that handle voice calls

Impact Assessment

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