Bans devices used in phone scams to protect people from fraud.
This bill would ban special devices called "SIM boxes." Scammers often use these devices to hide where calls come from, making them hard to track. The bill aims to protect people from phone fraud and help mobile phone companies and law enforcement stop these scams.
Today, no specific federal law explicitly bans the manufacturing, sale, or use of "SIM boxes." These devices are designed to obscure call origins or bypass mobile service controls. Mobile phone companies might face legal uncertainty when taking strong action against these devices or sharing customer data. Once this bill becomes law, these activities would be illegal under federal law. The FCC would have clear powers to enforce this. Mobile phone providers would also be legally protected for actions they take in good faith to fight SIM box scams.
HR 10705 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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