Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order extending the effective date of certain parts of § 64.1200(a)(10) of its rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to April 11, 2026.

The delayed portion of the rule mandates that, if a called party revokes consent to receive calls or text messages, that revocation must apply to all future communications from the caller on unrelated matters. Related portions of the rule, such as the revocation keywords (“stop,” “cancel,” “revoke,” etc.), remain on track to become effective April 11, 2025.

The extension was granted to provide affected parties, particularly financial institutions and healthcare organizations, additional time to modify their communication systems to process these revocation requests efficiently and cost-effectively. These organizations had highlighted the significant challenges and resources required to comply with the new rule, including the need to coordinate across multiple business units and third-party vendors. The FCC determined that good cause existed for the extension, noting that strict compliance with the original deadline would impose undue hardship on these entities. The extension aims to ensure that affected parties can implement the necessary changes without incurring significant costs or operational disruptions.