FCC to Consider Eliminating Key TCPA Rules at October 28 Meeting
October 21, 2025
At its open meeting on October 28, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to consider a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for business communications. A central component of the NPRM is a proposal to "simplify, streamline, or eliminate" several long-standing rules related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act.…
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FCC Removes Over 1,200 More Non-Compliant Voice Providers from U.S. Networks
September 11, 2025
The EIA recognizes the FCC’s recent action to remove over 1,200 additional non-compliant voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database. This enforcement, effective August 25, 2025, directly disconnects these providers from U.S. phone networks until they comply with FCC regulations. This latest action builds upon the FCC's prior removal of 185 providers earlier in August. …
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EIA Commends FCC Action Strengthening the Network Against Illegal Robocalls
August 8, 2025
The EIA recognizes the FCC's recent action to remove 185 non-compliant voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). This move, effective August 6, 2025, directly prevents these providers from connecting to U.S. networks until they comply with FCC regulations. As an organization dedicated to fostering a predictable and fair legal environment for the ecommerce industry, the EIA supports targeted efforts that enhance consumer protection without creating undue burdens for legitimate businesses.…
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EIA Holds Meetings with FCC on Abusive “Quiet Hours” Litigation
June 12, 2025
On June 10, 2025, EIA’s President & CEO, David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two crucial ex parte meetings with key representatives from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). These proactive discussions focused on our previously submitted Petition for Declaratory Ruling, aimed at combating abusive "quiet hours" litigation and securing much-needed clarity from the FCC.…
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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
April 29, 2025
The EIA recently filed reply comments with the FCC in strong support of our Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling and/or Waiver. This filing, along with filings from other industry participants like the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment (R.E.A.C.H.), reinforces the critical need for the Commission to act decisively to address an escalating crisis of frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).…
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A New Era for Caller ID and Consent: Unpacking the FCC’s Landmark TCPA and Robocall Rulemaking
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
October 29, 2025
In a move poised to fundamentally reshape the landscape of voice communications in the United States, the FCC on October 28th, unanimously voted to adopt a sweeping Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). Titled "Improving Verification and Presentation of Caller Identification Information," this FNPRM represents a multifaceted regulatory initiative, targeting the twin pillars of consumer trust and business compliance. It also proposes changes that will help to curb some of the abusive litigation under the TCPA that has cropped up in recent years.…
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