# 2026-03066: FCC Hands VoIP Providers Tools to Stomp Out Robocalls 2026-03066, Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, is a Federal Register rule from Federal Communications Commission published 2026-02-17, effective 2026-03-19 (as of 2026-06-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03066 - As of: 2026-06-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-03066 - Title: Numbering Policies for Modern Communications - Type: Rule - Agencies: Federal Communications Commission - Citation: 91 FR 7153 - Published: 2026-02-17 - Effective: 2026-03-19 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-11 ## In one line FCC Hands VoIP Providers Tools to Stomp Out Robocalls ## Summary The FCC is updating rules so internet phone services (VoIP providers) get direct access to phone numbers, helping stop illegal robocalls and protect phone number resources. These changes kick in on March 19, 2026, and aim to keep phone systems safer without causing big costs for small businesses. Some parts will need extra compliance steps announced later, so stay tuned! ## Abstract In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules regarding direct access to numbers by providers of interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The Commission takes this action in furtherance of Congress' directive in the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to examine ways to reduce access to telephone numbers by potential perpetrators of illegal robocalls. These actions continue to safeguard U.S. numbering resources and consumers, protect national security interests, promote public safety, and ensure compliance with other important Commission rules. ## Effects PRIA read - Existing VoIP holders must file updates: cost, low. If your company holds an interconnected VoIP numbering authorization issued before August 8, 2024, you must file updated certifications and ownership disclosures required under 47 CFR 52.15(g)(3). The rule sets a 30-day response timing tied to the effective date of March 19, 2026, but compliance wi… - Robocall-related certifications required: cost, low. Existing interconnected VoIP numbering authorization holders must certify they will not use numbers to knowingly transmit, assist, or facilitate illegal robocalls, spoofing, or fraud; that they comply with STIR/SHAKEN and robocall mitigation program requirements; and that they have filed the requir… - Ownership and foreign-control disclosures expanded: cost, low. Existing VoIP numbering authorization holders must update ownership and control disclosures consistent with 47 CFR 63.18(h) and (i), report foreign ownership where applicable, and must update reportable ownership changes to each applicable state within 30 days. If submitted ownership information in… - Certify compliance with 911, CALEA, and filings: cost, low. Authorization holders must file certifications and evidence that they comply with 911 obligations under Part 9 (including Next Generation 911), have electronically filed CALEA System Security and Integrity plans, comply with the Access Stimulation rules (47 CFR 51.914), and have filed FCC Forms 477… - Consumers gain from fewer illegal robocalls: benefit, high. The FCC says illegal robocalls cost consumers about $10.5 billion annually and that eliminating wasted time and nuisances could yield more than $3 billion per year; widespread STIR/SHAKEN deployment has an estimated potential annual benefit floor of $13.5 billion. The rule changes aim to reduce acc… - Providers keep existing numbers if authorization revoked: benefit, medium. The Commission states that, at this time, it will not require an interconnected VoIP provider to return its existing telephone numbers if the Bureau revokes the provider's VoIP numbering authorization. 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