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AT&T to initiate robocall blocking service for existing customers “in the coming months”

Because fewer robocalls are a good thing. AT&T has announced that robocalls will automatically be blocked by default for existing customers “in the coming months.” The wireless carriers has offered this service to new customers for some time, and will be migrating it to existing customers. The company stated that its Call Protect service does […]

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FCC announces plan to block robocalls, spam text messages

Maybe the FCC can help put an end to robocalls and spam text messages. In recent days, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said that the agency is working on a new rule that would allow consumers to block robocalls and automated text messages if requested. The move clarifies the agency’s interpretation of a 1991 consumer protection […]