FCC plans ID mandate that could block anonymous use of prepaid burner phones

A Federal Communications Commission proposal to collect more identifying information from phone users has drawn protests from privacy-focused groups and advocates for domestic violence survivors. The plan is ostensibly designed to thwart robocallers but could make it difficult for individuals to use prepaid phones that can protect their privacy, devices that are often referred to as burner phones. The FCC is seeking comment on the proposal to require phone companies to obtain and retain, at a mi