On Monday, the FCC announced that it was beginning the process to remove providers from the agency’s Robocall Mitigation Database for failing to fully implement STIR/SHAKEN anti-robocall protocols into their networks.If a provider doesn’t meet its obligations under the law, it now faces expulsion from America’s phone networks.“Providers that don’t follow our rules and make it easy to scam consumers will now face swift consequences.”The FCC’s orders target seven carriers, including Akabis, Cloud4, Global UC, Horizon Technology Group, Morse Communications, Sharon Telephone Company, and SW Arkansas Telecommunications and Technology.“While we’ll review their responses, we will not accept superficial gestures given the gravity of what is at stake.”The FCC’s Monday announcement marks one of the most significant actions the agency has taken to combat illegal robocalls since the STIR/SHAKEN requirements went into effect.Last week, the agency approved a proposal to start working on a new rule to require carriers to block texts from numbers that have previously been used in illegal ways, like defrauding consumers."