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Verizon informed me of a new plan to block Robocalls, I think you can pay $5 a month to block them or something...pretty ridiculous. That doesn't include text s

Verizon informed me of a new plan to block Robocalls, I think you can pay $5 a month to block them or something...pretty ridiculous. That doesn't include text spam.

viraptor 7y ago
That will go away. From https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/151/text https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/151... > NO ADDITIONAL COST TO CONSUMERS OR SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMERS.—The Commission shall prohibit providers of voice service from adding any additional line item charges to consumer or small business customer subscribers for the effective call authentication technology required under paragraph (1). It doesn't mean they'll be blocked at no cost, but the authentication system for all parties needs to be free and the enforcement for scams is on the provider. Effectively - you wouldn't pay anything extra once this is implemented.
- TylerE 7y ago
  The authentication required by the law. Doesn't stop them from offering a "premium" blocking package.
  - viraptor 7y ago
    If the system works, then you don't need the premium blocking, and aren't required to get it either. Sure, it could be offered. What's so bad about that?