Podcasts about governmental affairs bureau

By Doug Green “The missing layer in stopping scam calls is verified identity—knowing with certainty who is behind the call.” In a recent Telecom Reseller podcast, I spoke with Keith Buell, General Counsel and Head of Global Public Policy at Numeracle, about the Federal Communications Commission's latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on caller ID and what it means for service providers. At the center of the discussion is a growing consensus in Washington: authentication alone is not enough. While frameworks like STIR/SHAKEN have improved call authentication, they do not fully address the problem of identity—specifically, verifying the entity originating the call. Numeracle has been focused on this issue since 2018, working at both the regulatory and industry levels to address the gap between authentication and identity. As Buell explained, the company's mission is to ensure that legitimate calls reach consumers while protecting enterprises and service providers from reputational and regulatory risk associated with misidentified or spam-labeled calls. The FCC's NPRM reflects this shift in thinking. The proposal emphasizes stronger caller authentication, greater transparency, and more robust Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The goal is to reduce illegal robocalls while preserving the ability for legitimate businesses to communicate effectively with customers. Central to this effort is the concept of traceable, verifiable caller identity. Numeracle has been actively engaged in shaping this conversation. The company submitted formal comments supporting the FCC's objectives, while advocating for end-to-end identity verification that can scale across the ecosystem. In addition, Numeracle has met with FCC leadership, including Chairman Carr, Commissioner Gomez, and staff from key bureaus such as the Wireline Competition Bureau and the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. A key theme in those discussions is the need for practical, standards-based solutions that do not disrupt legitimate communications. As Buell noted, the challenge is to balance enforcement with enablement—ensuring bad actors are stopped without inadvertently blocking trusted enterprise traffic. To address this, Numeracle recently introduced KYC as a Service (KYCaaS), a fully managed solution designed to help service providers implement standardized identity verification processes. The offering enables carriers to collect, validate, and maintain customer identity data in alignment with evolving FCC requirements, while also creating an auditable trail that supports compliance. More importantly, KYCaaS is positioned as a proactive approach. Rather than reacting to regulatory enforcement after the fact, service providers can establish a framework for verified identity that reduces risk and improves call deliverability. For service providers, the message is clear: the regulatory environment is shifting toward verified identity as a foundational requirement. Those who move early to implement scalable KYC processes will be better positioned to maintain compliance, protect their brands, and ensure their communications reach customers. Learn more at: https://www.numeracle.com/kycaas

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – Visually Impaired Veterans of America Singing of America the Beautiful - Lucy Arguijo, St. Augustine, FL ACB Business ACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate Sponsors Sponsorship Presentation - Diamond Sponsor Vispero - Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software and Product Management ACB Angels Presentations: Kenny Johnson: Pearl City, HI, Robert Hill: Tulsa, OK, Oral Miller: Washington, DC Affiliate Roll Call for Elections Presiding Officer: Ray Campbell, Second Vice President, Springfield IL The Latest News from American Foundation for the Blind - Eric Bridges, President & CEO, Arlington, VA American Foundation for the Blind, Eric Bridges ADP Awards FCC Programs and Rules of Interest to the Blind Community, Will Schell, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington DC; Timothy Wynn, Telecommunications Accessibility Specialist, Miami, FL Candidate Speeches, Nominations for Board of Directors Door Prizes and Announcements The full video of the July 10 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQr-PvfUVKo&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=3&t=19s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

 Alejandro Roark, Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the FCC, talks about the  Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Get more information here.

 Alejandro Roark, Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the FCC, talks about the  Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Get more information here.

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: FCC Connectivity Program for Qualifying Tribal Lands with Bambi Kraus.Bambi Kraus, Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau discusses Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that helps households get and afford the internet service they need for work, school, health care and more. Connecting Eligible households on qualifying tribal lands to the internet with monthly savings!Website:https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: FCC Connectivity Program for Qualifying Tribal Lands with Bambi Kraus. Bambi Kraus, Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau discusses Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that helps households get and afford the internet service they need for work, school, health care and more. Connecting Eligible households on qualifying tribal lands to the internet with monthly savings! Website: https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: FCC Connectivity Program for Qualifying Tribal Lands with Bambi Kraus. Bambi Kraus, Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau discusses Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that helps households get and afford the internet service they need for work, school, health care and more. Connecting Eligible households on qualifying tribal lands to the internet with monthly savings! Website: https://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D

Dapper Labs has quickly become a top player in the NFT craze, responsible for some of the most broadly used applications in the history of crypto. As web3 continues to rise in prominence, all eyes are on regulators at the global, federal, state, and local level. As the head of Government Affairs at Dapper Labs, Alison Kutler is leveraging her expertise (she was formerly Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at the FCC) to educate regulators about the future of the internet. We cover why not all NFTs are created equally, why regulation has the potential to make the US a leader in digital assets, and how one of the biggest industry blockers is regulatory inaction.

~~Federal Communications Commission and How You Can Be A Change Agent: Co-Presenters: ☺ Suzy Rosen Singleton, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, ☺ Michael Scurato, Assistant Chief of the Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission provided overviews and updates regarding audio description, user interface rules, telephone equipment and services accessibility, and advanced communications services; and shared information about the Commission's accessibility-related stakeholder engagement initiatives such as the complaint process, the Disability Advisory Committee, the comment filing process, AccessInfo listserv, and other activities under the purview of the Commission. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); Diane Burstein, Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC; Will Schell, Attorney Advisor, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

Karen Peltz Strauss, former Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) deputy bureau chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, joins the program to share her journey of advocating for the full implementation of the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, and the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution program. Discover how the FCC's Disability Rights Office provides expert advice and assistance to other Commission bureaus and offices, consumers, industry and others on issues relevant to persons with disabilities.

The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau adopted an Order setting compensation rates for telecommunications relay services that are supported by the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the Fund Year 2019-2020. Anticipated savings is $409M, despite increased minutes.

The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau adopted an Order setting compensation rates for telecommunications relay services that are supported by the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund for the Fund Year 2019-2020. Anticipated savings is $409M, despite increased minutes.

It's not just you—everyone is getting robocalled. By one estimate, 50% of all calls will be spam by the end of 2019. To be sure, robocalls have been a problem for decades, but it seems like recently we've gotten to a boiling point, particularly when it comes to our cell phones. How did we get here, and what's being done about it? Evan is joined by Mark Stone, Deputy Bureau Chief of the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. They discuss the history of robocalls, the laws that combat them, and the actions the FCC is taking to stamp them out. Is there such a thing as a "good" robocall? And what is "neighborhood spoofing?" What can consumers and companies do to avoid scams? For more information, see the FCC's guide on unwanted calls and texts. (Disclaimer)

– The Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host a webinar on robocalls on December 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. REGISTER at: www.fcc.gov/newsevents/events/2016/12/consumer-info-session-how-deal-robocalls

– The Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host a webinar on robocalls on December 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.REGISTER at: www.fcc.gov/newsevents/events/2016/12/consumer-info-session-how-deal-robocalls

The FCC is alerting consumers to be on the lookout for callers pretending to be utility company employees demanding immediate payment, often by prepaid debit cards, credit cards, or gift cards. As American consumers prepare for winter months when many people would be endangered by an interruption to heating fuel, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau wanted to make consumers aware of this scam and prepared to protect themselves.

The FCC is alerting consumers to be on the lookout for callers pretending to be utility company employees demanding immediate payment, often by prepaid debit cards, credit cards, or gift cards. As American consumers prepare for winter months when many people would be endangered by an interruption to heating fuel, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau wanted to make consumers aware of this scam and prepared to protect themselves.