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United States
JUNE 30, 2022

STIR/SHAKEN—The extension granted to foreign-based small service voice providers to register in the Robocall Mitigation Database(RMD) is coming to an end. To avoid any interruption in service, you must be registered in the RMD by June 30, 2022.

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Singapore
JULY 31, 2022

National routing will be mandatory for any calls using Level 6 numbers calling into Singapore. Any calls sent internationally will be blocked at the point of entry into Singapore as of July 31, 2022.

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France
JANUARY 1, 2023

Sub-allocation of numbers will no longer be allowed. This decision applies only to numbers assigned after January 1, 2023 and does not affect numbers that have already been sub-allocated before January 1, 2023.

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France
JULY 25, 2023

As part of the Number Authentication Mechanism Program (“MAN Program”) all operators in France will be required to:
– install the STIR/SHAKEN mechanism
– install and take part in the additional mechanisms and initiatives to combat fraud and spoofing, (i.e. monitoring platform).

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Finland
ONGOING

The Finnish Regulator, FICORA, has issued recommendations that Finnish carriers block calls with Finnish Landline caller ID terminating to Finland over international routes. These are being implemented in unison by major networks.

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STIR/SHAKEN

Aimed at combating fraudulent robocalls and phone number spoofing, the FCC has adopted rules based on the STIR/SHAKEN standards to help restore consumer trust in the calls we receive.

Learn more about STIR/SHAKEN

RAY BAUM’s Act

The FCC requires that enterprises provide a “dispatchable location” to public safety at the time of a 911 call. Meeting the deadlines requires precise 911 location along with modern dynamic location capabilities.

Learn more about RAY BAUM’s Act

Kari’s Law

Kari’s Law, which went into effect on February 16, 2020, requires direct dialing to 911 and that enterprises notify designated personnel when a 911 call has been placed.

Learn more about Kari’s Law