FCC Dusts Off and Dumps Ancient Phone Spam Pleas
Published Date: 11/28/2025
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Summary
The FCC plans to dismiss some old requests related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, meaning those cases won’t move forward. If you’ve filed one of these, you have until January 12, 2026, to object. This cleanup helps the FCC focus on current issues and could save time and money for everyone involved.
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