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title: FCC Proposes Rule to Modernize Robocall Consumer Controls
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published: '2026-10-28T19:41:49-04:00'
updated: '2026-10-28T19:41:49-04:00'
author: FederalFeed Staff
section: Rules & Deadlines
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- Robocalls
- FCC
source: Federal Communications Commission
source_url: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21820/modernizing-the-ability-of-consumers-to-control-robocalls
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# FCC Proposes Rule to Modernize Robocall Consumer Controls

On October 26, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission proposed a rule to seek comment on measures regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules that govern robocalls. The Commission aims to address issues such as reducing the timeframe callers must honor revocation requests and requiring a revoke all method.

Public comments are due on or before November 25, 2026, with reply comments due by December 28, 2026. The full text of the proposal is available in the [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21820/modernizing-the-ability-of-consumers-to-control-robocalls).

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### Press Release: Federal Communications Commission

*Published October 26, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Federal Communications Commission](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21820/modernizing-the-ability-of-consumers-to-control-robocalls).*

#### Modernizing the Ability of Consumers To Control Robocalls

Action: Proposed rule.

#### Summary

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on measures to ensure that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules that govern robocalls continue to evolve with changes in technology and industry practices. Specifically, we seek comment on reducing the timeframe callers must honor revocation requests, requirements for two- way texting functionality, requiring a revoke all method, and the treatment of affiliates.

#### Key dates

- Public comments close: November 25, 2026

Comments are due on or before November 25, 2026, and reply comments are due on or before December 28, 2026.

Full text: [Federal Register document 2026-21820](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21820/modernizing-the-ability-of-consumers-to-control-robocalls)

Source: [Federal Communications Commission](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21820/modernizing-the-ability-of-consumers-to-control-robocalls)