Carriers Ask FCC to Delay SIM Swapping Implementation Deadline
CTIA reminded the FCC that a July 8 deadline for carriers to implement new rules protecting consumers from SIM swapping and port-out fraud is fast approaching and urged the commission to act on its request for a temporary waiver (see…
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2401090026). Commissioners approved the rules 5-0 in November (see 2311150042). CTIA representatives met virtually with aides to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Representatives of AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and UScellular joined them, a filing posted Thursday in docket 21-341 said. “Although providers have been attempting to expedite implementation as much as possible the rules are complex and require several interconnected technical changes and process updates that necessitate sufficient time to implement the comprehensive compliance solutions that will benefit consumers,” CTIA said. CTIA also joined NCTA and the Competitive Carriers Association on a petition seeking expedited action. “The robust record in this proceeding makes this clear: since before the Commission adopted the Order, the Petitioners, their member companies, and other stakeholders throughout industry consistently emphasized the complexity of this undertaking and urged that ample time is needed to complete that effort,” the petition said.