Americans plagued by billions of unwanted robocalls to their phones are about to get some relief.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved rules to make it easier for carriers to stop automated calls.
Phone firms will use algorithms and network scanning to block calls in the way that emails are screened for spam.
It won’t stop all calls – and customers can opt out – but the regulator says it will help with the some 5 million robocalls a month consumers receive.
Says FCC chairman Ajit Pai: “There is one thing in our country today that unites Republicans and Democrats ... Read even more
