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One method cordless providers are working to stop the flood of undesirable robocalls is through authentication systems that confirm caller IDs. One disadvantage up until now has actually been that these systems work just on calls to and from the very same company.
On Wednesday, AT&T and Comcast stated they’ll provide call authentication in between networks later on this year. Customers will have the ability to see validated calls from all getting involved provider companies.
AT&T and Comcast’s authentication system is the market’s very first to confirm calls in between different companies, according to the business’ release. The 2 providers validated calls previously this month in between AT&T’s Phone digital house service and Comcast’s Xfinity Voice house phone service, the business stated in the release.
“While authentication won’t solve the problem of unwanted robocalls by itself,” the business stated, “it’s a key step toward giving customers greater confidence and control over the calls they receive.”
This follows the Federal Communications Commission stated provider business require to execute robust call authentication systems this year. In February, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stated business ought to get the systems set up by the end of 2019 or the FCC will think about “regulatory intervention.”
