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STATEMENT OF
COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY STARKS

Re: 	Call Authentication Trust Anchor, WC Docket No. 17-97, Notice of Inquiry (October 27, 2022).

I’m glad that today we consider this Notice of Inquiry as the next step toward closing critical loopholes in our STIR/SHAKEN call authentication regime.  While we are making progress, unwanted and illegal calls continue to be a troublesome burden on the American public.  As such, combatting these robocalls remains one of my highest priorities as a Commissioner.  To truly make a dent, we must continue to push providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN.  The record that develops from this Notice of Inquiry will help us chart a path forward on mitigating robocalls on legacy, no-Internet Protocol networks. 
The other benefit of this Notice is that it can help to facilitate the transition to all-IP networks.  The Commission has been working on incentivizing providers to transition their networks to IP for over a decade.  I’m hopeful that this Notice moves us closer by adding another reason for providers to consider upgrading their networks.  I thank the Wireline Competition Bureau staff for their fine work.  I approve.



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