As we’ve previously discussed the FCC is allowing service providers with fewer than 100K subscribers to file for a 2-year extension to the deadline to implement STIR/SHAKEN in their networks – but ONLY if they implement robocall mitigation measures in their network (and tell the FCC what these are). (If you’re brand new to STIR/SHAKEN,… Continue Reading
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STIR/SHAKEN rules for small service providers
On September 9, 2020 the FCC published their Second Report and Order Promoting Caller ID Authentication to Combat Illegal Robocalls. It’s 92 pages of legalese, so this article provides a summary of the key points for small independent service providers. Deadline extended by 2 years… The headline is that service providers with fewer than 100K… Continue Reading
STIR/SHAKEN and Robocalling in 5 minutes
In this video I’ll give a summary of everything you need to know about STIR/SHAKEN and Robocalling in about 5 minutes. I’ll cover: What is STIR/SHAKEN? Does it stop robocalls? (Answer “no, but it helps”.) If this only works for SIP trunks, what do we do for TDM? What is the FCC doing, and what… Continue Reading
FCC considers extending STIR/SHAKEN deadline to June 2022
On March 31, the FCC published a report confirming that STIR/SHAKEN must be implemented in the IP portions of service provider networks by June 30, 2021 (in accordance with the TRACED Act) while also asking for comments on the idea of extending the deadline by a year for small carriers and those with TDM network…. Continue Reading
Tier 1s come out swinging against Out-of-Band STIR
The telecoms industry seems to be at an impasse. There’s a clear mandate for STIR/SHAKEN on VoIP calls, but the situation for TDM is a mess. The Tier 1s don’t want to offer VoIP tandem interconnect to independents – and they made clear in a recent filing with the FCC that they are unwilling to… Continue Reading
STIR/SHAKEN isn’t enough – we need Out-of-Band STIR
“Whenever we call an AT&T wireless number, our call is marked as spam!” And so it begins. I spoke to a client today who relayed these words from one of his subscribers. My client has not yet implemented STIR/SHAKEN, but AT&T has – and so calls from this ILEC (and many others) are considered less… Continue Reading