Parties Back Possible FCC Reassigned Number Data Base With Safe Harbor; Neustar Opposed
Commenters mostly backed possible FCC creation of a database for reassigned numbers to help curb unwanted robocalls. They also generally called for a "safe harbor" from Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability, in replies posted Tuesday and Wednesday in docket 17-59…
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to comments on a notice of inquiry (see 1708290033). "Initial comments demonstrate overwhelming support for the establishment of a robust database of reassigned numbers and reflect virtual unanimity for the creation of a safe harbor," said the Credit Union National Association: "CUNA urges the Commission to move forward quickly to the next stage of this proceeding by issuing" an NPRM. The agency "should move forward with establishing a comprehensive reassigned number database and an associated TCPA safe harbor as contemplated in the NOI," said Comcast. Others supported establishing the database with some sort of safe harbor. The National Consumer Law Center and other consumer groups asked the FCC to require parties using a safe harbor to meet a set of conditions. Numbering administrator Neustar opposed creating the database. "Commercially-available solutions like Neustar’s can accurately combine information from multiple datasets and deliver reliable information quickly and efficiently so that callers can avoid placing robocalls to phone numbers that have been reassigned," it said. CTIA urged caution, given complexities.