The EIA Continues Advocacy at FCC on Critical “Quiet Hours” Litigation
August 14, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the EIA President & CEO David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two significant ex parte meetings with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leadership. The first meeting was with Commissioner Trusty and Jessica Kinsey, Acting Legal Advisor to Commissioner Trusty. A second meeting was held with Callie Coker, Legal Advisor to Chairman Carr.…
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New Senate Bill Aims to Tackle Foreign Robocalls, Including Input from Ecommerce Businesses
August 13, 2025
The EIA is closely tracking Senate Bill 2666, the "Foreign Robocall Elimination Act," introduced in the Senate on August 1st by Senator Ted Budd and Senator Peter Welch. This bipartisan bill has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Its primary aim is to combat unlawful robocalls, particularly those originating from outside the United States. The proposed legislation directs the FCC, in consultation with the FTC and the Attorney General, to establish a task force focused on unlawful robocalls.…
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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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FCC Continues Efforts to Implement Technical Solutions to Fight Scam and Spam Robocalls
April 29, 2025
At its April 2025 opening meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on addressing a known vulnerability in our telecommunications network that has hindered efforts to prevent these nuisance calls: the non-Internet Protocol (IP) caller ID authentication gap. This NPRM is the latest in a series of steps the Commission has taken to combat illegal robocalls and fraud through technical solutions, a path directed by Congress in the TRACED Act.…
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EIA Commends FCC Action Strengthening the Network Against Illegal Robocalls
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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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