FCC Identity Checks: A Stealth Attack on Telecom Privacy Under the Guise of Safety

The FCC's move toward KYC rules for telecom providers threatens to dismantle basic privacy rights for millions of law-abiding citizens while failing to effectively deter sophisticated criminals. By targeting prepaid services and burner phones, this surveillance regime jeopardizes the safety of journalists, whistleblowers, and vulnerable individuals who rely on anonymity for protection.