The FCC Wants to Ban Burner Phones. The CNET Reporter Tracking This Story is Here to Chat. Ask Him Anything. PWN | Hacker Community Jul 21, 2026 2 1 Share The FCC has proposed Know-Your-Customer rules that would require telecom companies to collect a name, physical address, and government ID for every cellphone customer. Privacy experts warn the rules would effectively end anonymous phone service in the US and could cut off millions of people who lack a standard ID. CNET Reporter, Joe Supan, broke down what that would mean, and he’s coming to the PWN Community to answer your questions. Joe is a senior writer at CNET covering home technology, broadband, and privacy. He’s joining us live on Friday, July 24th from 2 to 3 PM ET. Post your questions Post your questions in the comments now, then join the live AMA on Friday, July 24th at 2 PM ET: SHARE QUESTIONS HERE Upcoming AMA: Friday, July 24th (2 PM - 3 PM ET) “I’m Joe Supan, a senior writer at CNET covering home technology, broadband, and privacy. Before CNET, I reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and privacy issues for Allconnect. My work has been referenced by the Los Angeles Times, Forbes and National Geographic, among others. I recently reported on the FCC’s proposed Know-Your-Customer requirements, which would force telecom companies to collect a name, physical address, and government ID for every cellphone customer. Privacy experts warn the rules would effectively end anonymous phone service in the US and could disconnect millions of people who lack a standard ID. Ask me anything about: The FCC’s Know-Your-Customer proposal and what it would mean for anonymous phone use How the rules could affect journalists, travelers, whistleblowers, and marginalized groups Whether telecoms can be trusted with sensitive customer data Broadband policy and the digital divide Practical steps people can take to protect their privacy Anything else on tech, privacy, and surveillance I’ll be here live on 7/24 from 2 to 3 PM ET answering your questions in real time. Feel free to leave questions in advance, and I’ll get to them when I go live. Looking forward to your questions.” Post your questions Post your questions in the comments now, then join the live AMA on Friday, July 24th at 2 PM ET: SHARE QUESTIONS HERE 2 1 Share