In their continued efforts to crack down on fraudulent activities, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published new rules regarding the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and the information that companies supply within it. The Robocall Mitigation Database is an important tool for ensuring compliance with the STIR/SHAKEN and robocall mitigation rules, and provides critical support for efforts by the Commission and outside stakeholders to combat illegal robocalling campaigns.
On February 5, 2026, the following rules will go into effect:
- There will be a $10,000 fine for submitting inaccurate or false information in the RMD.
- There will be a $1,000 fine for failing to update RMD information within 10 days of a change.
Both of these fines will be on a continuing violation basis, which means that fines will be accrued daily until the information is corrected.
The following rules are pending, but may come into effect soon:
- Annual re-certification (with a fee) that will be required by March 1st of each year.
- Initial RMD filings will have a $100 fee.
Details regarding filings:
- Minor changes to the RMD will not incur a filing fee
- The FCC will begin using the “red-light rule” where they will not process RMD filings by parties who owe debt (non-tax) to the FCC
- Entities will have to update their information that was submitted to CORES within 10 days of any change.
Commio customers need to be aware of these new rules and comply accordingly. Please make sure that you know your responsibilities as a service provider with regards to the RMD and that your RMD information is up-to-date and accurate. Consult with your regulatory counsel if you’ve got specific questions regarding service provider obligations.
More information on this publication can be found here: FCC’s RMD rule updates
