We've all rolled our eyes at the "DO NOT CALL REGISTRY" and the laughably named "STIR/SHAKEN FRAMEWORK" – they're about as helpful as using dial-up for 4K streaming.
But seriously, the flood of spam texts is getting out of hand. Blocking numbers is a joke because spammers just keep switching them up.
Sure, you can report spam by forwarding to 7726, but watch out – you might accidentally tap on the sketchy link.
And speaking of sketchy, why do companies like Amazon keep sending links in texts? It's asking for trouble.
Props to Telus, though, for their "Call Control" trick. When a new caller dials in, they gotta punch in a code. Nail it, and they're in for good. Mess up, and they get a digital door slam. It's like bouncer-level security for your phone.
But here's the kicker: it only works for calls, not texts. Still better than what Rogers/Fido offer, though.
Why's the CEO at Rogers just sitting on his hands, waiting for the CRTC or the Feds to come in and lay down the law? Instead of twiddling their thumbs, they should step up and take action themselves. Why wait for the regulators to force their hand when they could be implementing an effective action plan right now?
Oh, please spare us the gaslighting on this matter. It's crystal clear: there's a solution within reach. With the tech we have and the hefty profits these providers are pulling in, there's no excuse for inaction.
