The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized new penalties aimed at telecom companies that fail to provide accurate information in the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). Starting February 5, providers must certify their data annually, with fines of $10,000 for submitting false or inaccurate information and $1,000 for not updating entries within ten business days of receiving new information. These measures come as part of a broader effort to combat illegal robocalls and enhance accountability within the telecom industry. In response to past failures to enforce accuracy in reporting, the FCC is implementing two-factor authentication for accessing the RMD. The commission highlighted various deficiencies, such as incorrect contact details and vague robocall mitigation plans, as issues that undermine efforts to tackle robocalls. The agency's requirement for voice service providers to verify caller identities aims to prevent call spoofing, a common tactic used by scammers. The FCC faced mixed feedback on how to treat violations. Telecom trade associations argued against imposing fines without giving companies a chance to correct their filings. In contrast, state attorneys general and robocall monitoring platforms pushed for stricter penalties, emphasizing that false filings detract from the FCC's mission to reduce illegal robocalls. Ultimately, the FCC opted for a middle ground, increasing penalties for false filings beyond the existing $3,000 base fine for failure to file but stopping short of the maximum allowable fines.