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FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones
The FCC is considering new rules that would require phone companies to collect government IDs and physical addresses from customers to combat scam calls and robocalls. Privacy advocates warn the propo
The FCC is considering new rules that would require phone companies to collect government IDs and physical addresses from customers to combat scam calls and robocalls. Privacy advocates warn the proposal could make anonymous "burner" phones harder to obtain, affecting whistleblowers, domestic violence survivors, and others. The FCC is taking public comments on the proposal through June 25, 2026.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-24