FCC Orders Companies to Fix Robocall Mitigation Database Deficiencies
Summary
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has ordered 35 companies to correct deficiencies in their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certifications. Companies must cure these issues and notify the Bureau, or face removal of their certifications from the RMD, which could impact their ability to make robocalls.
What changed
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has issued an order directing 35 companies to rectify specific deficiencies in their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certifications. The order requires these companies to cure the identified issues and formally notify the Bureau of the corrections, or provide justification why their certifications should not be removed from the RMD. Failure to comply could result in the removal of their RMD certifications, effectively preventing them from making robocalls.
Companies receiving this order must take immediate action to address the noted deficiencies and submit the required notification to the FCC by the specified deadline. Failure to do so will lead to the removal of their RMD certifications, impacting their ability to operate legally in making robocalls. This action underscores the FCC's commitment to combating illegal robocalls and ensuring compliance with RMD requirements.
What to do next
- Cure deficiencies in RMD certifications
- Notify the FCC Enforcement Bureau of corrections or provide justification for retention
Penalties
Removal from the Robocall Mitigation Database, impacting ability to make robocalls.
Source document (simplified)
- Full Title: In the Matter of Robocall Mitigation Database Filers
- Document Type: Order
- Bureau(s): Enforcement
- Description The Enforcement Bureau orders 35 companies to cure the deficiencies in their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) certifications and notify EB that the deficiencies have been cured, or explain why EB should not remove the certifications from the RMD.
- DA/FCC #: DA-26-282
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Document Dates
- Released On:
Mar 24, 2026
- Adopted Date:
Mar 24, 2026
- Issued On:
Mar 24, 2026
- Tags: Enforcement Robocall Robocalls
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