When you get a scam call, you know that somewhere there is a company that got paid for that call, because telcos -- even and really especially scummy shady scam

When you get a scam call, you know that somewhere there is a company that got paid for that call, because telcos -- even and really especially scummy shady scam-enabling telcos -- don't offer access to their network for free out of the goodness of their hearts. Turning those companies into smoking holes in the ground doesn't require anyone to upgrade their equipment. All it takes is willingness on the part of lawmakers and regulators to track them down and make them regret their business practices.