Last year, the FCC asked 14 voice providers to adopt the framework, and Verizon was quick to support it. Comcast and AT&T are to jointly tackle unsolicited robocalls by launching a system to authenticate and verify callers. They are to use the SHAKEN/STIR protocol, which gives phones a digital signature, and plan to launch a verification product later this year. The companies will also work together on improving customer service for customers who have been victimized by unwanted telemarketing calls.
Comcast and AT&T are to jointly tackle unsolicited robocalls by launching a system to authenticate and verify callers. They are to use the SHAKEN/STIR protocol, which gives phones a digital signature, and plan to launch a verification product later this year. The companies will also work together on improving customer service for customers who have been victimized by unwanted telemarketing calls.