National Law Review
5/12/2026
FCC proposes new KYC rules
Original: GETTING TO KNOW YOU: FCC Publishes New KYC Rules NPRM in Federal Registrar– Proposes Requirements to Validate Customers on Carriers and VSPs and $2,500.00 Fines
Short summary
The FCC has published proposed rules requiring all telecom carriers and VoIP service providers to validate customer identity, retain customer records, and implement risk-based re-verification procedures. Failures to demonstrate adequate KYC procedures could result in fines up to $2,500 per unlawful call. Companies have until June 10, 2026 to file comments on the proposed standards.
- •FCC proposes mandatory KYC requirements for all carriers with identity validation and record retention
- •Non-compliance fines: up to $2,500 per unlawful call; risk-based re-verification may be required
- •Comment deadline: June 10, 2026 (30 days from Federal Register publication)
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