Numbering Policies for Modern Communications

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 52 [WC Docket Nos. 13-97, 07-243, 20-67; FCC 25-86; FR ID 331199] AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules regarding direct access to numbers by providers of interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) services. The Commission takes this action in furtherance of Congress' directive in the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act to examine ways to reduce access to telephone numbers by potential perpetrators of illegal robocalls. These actions continue to safeguard U.S. numbering resources and consumers, protect national security interests, promote public safety, and ensure compliance with other important Commission rules. DATES: Effective date: March 19, 2026. Compliance date: Compliance will not be required for § 52.15(g)(3)(x)(E) until a document is published in the Federal Register announcing a compliance date and revising or removing § 52.15(g)(3)(x)(F). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jordan Reth, Attorney Advisor, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at Jordan.Reth@fcc.gov or (202) 418-1418. For additional information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements contained in this document, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991, or send an email to PRA@fcc.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIO…