FCC Enforcement Action Removes Over 1,200 Providers From Robocall Mitigation Database

On August 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Enforcement Bureau took a significant step in its campaign against illegal robocalls, removing over 1,200 voice service providers' certifications from its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD), effective immediately. Under the FCC's rules, voice service providers can only accept traffic from providers listed in the RMD – as a result, a voice service provider removed from the RMD is effectively disconnected from the U.S. phone network.

The Order removing these providers from the RMD (Final Removal Order) is a significant step forward in the Commission's enforcement efforts to tackle illegal robocalls. In a statement released with the Final Removal Order, Chairman Brendan Carr emphasized the FCC's continuing efforts: "Providers that fail to do their duty when it comes to stopping these calls have no place in our networks. We're taking action and will continue to do so." Voice service providers and