US official to propose new powers for mobile carriers to block robocalls: sources

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US official to propose new powers for mobile carriers to block robocalls: sources
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai will propose on Wednesday granting mobile phone companies new powers to block the rising number of unwanted "robocalls", industry officials briefed on the plans said. The US telecommunications regulator is expected to take action on ...

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