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FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

2026-06-24  Ian Fleming

The FCC is seeking comment on the proposal to require phone companies to obtain and retain, at a minimum, “the name, physical address, government issued identification number, and an alternate telephone number of any new and renewing customer before granting access to its services.”


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