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FCC Rules, Orders, and Robotext Controls

A source-linked guide to fcc rules and orders and how this authority layer fits into U.S. A2P messaging programs.

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What this authority layer covers

FCC actions addressing consent revocation, opt-out handling, robotext blocking, and related operational controls.

Authorities and official sources

Each entry explains what the source says, where its limits are, and what it does not establish.

Agency order · Current

FCC 2024 TCPA Consent Revocation Order

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How this authority relates to messaging

This source is included because it may affect the selected messaging program or the way its requirements are interpreted.

What the source establishes

  • The FCC order requires businesses to recognize reasonable consent-revocation methods and operationalize revocation across covered robocall and robotext channels.

Limits and important context

  • Maintain simple revocation methods, rapid suppression, and no marketing content in a permitted one-time confirmation message.

Official and supporting sources

  1. FCC 24-24, consent revocation and one-time confirmation provisions
Source and review details
Jurisdiction
United States federal
Source type
Agency order
Current status
Current

Agency order · Current

FCC robotext and illegal-text blocking rules

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How this authority relates to messaging

This source is included because it may affect the selected messaging program or the way its requirements are interpreted.

What the source establishes

  • FCC robotext rules require or authorize provider blocking and remediation controls for illegal or highly likely illegal texts.

Limits and important context

  • Operational effects include filtering, blocking, sender-reputation monitoring, and remediation for legitimate traffic.

Official and supporting sources

  1. FCC 23-21, provider blocking of texts from invalid, unallocated, or unused numbers
  2. FCC 23-107, additional robotext blocking and consent controls
Source and review details
Jurisdiction
United States federal
Source type
Agency order
Current status
Current

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Run the SMS Compliance Preflight Use program details to identify the authority layers that may apply. Federal law The federal statutes and regulations that form the national legal baseline for U.S. A2P text messaging. Carrier policy Carrier policies and public guidance concerning approved messaging paths, consent evidence, opt-out handling, filtering, and sender behavior. Sender registration 10DLC, short-code, toll-free, vetting, and monitoring requirements used to register or verify U.S. A2P senders.

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