Virginia Bell Flynn, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, was quoted in the March 19, 2025 Communications Daily article, “Settlement Unlikely in Telnyx Robocall NAL.”

Virginia Bell Flynn of Troutman Pepper emailed that the bipartisan support for the proposed fine and the administration’s “proclivity for directness” points to an all-or-nothing approach. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has made robocalls a top priority, and the Telnyx case is an opportunity for the FCC to demonstrate a commitment to stringent enforcement, she said. Telnyx “will likely serve as the tip of the spear in the FCC’s broader strategy to deter similar violations and reinforce regulatory compliance across the industry.”

The FCC has other options, though. A negotiated settlement based on the arguments and mitigating factors raised by the company and its supporters would Let the FCC enforce the rules while showing flexibility and responsiveness to industry concerns, Bell Flynn said. There also could be a conditional compliance plan for Telnyx, which would provide a model for other companies. Or the agency could consider issuing a public censure or warning or a deferred prosecution agreement, she said.