If you like the capabilities, you can turn it on right now either by downloading the AT&T Call Protect app or enabling it through your myAT&T account settings.

This could be heartening if you're an AT&T customer and tired of being peppered with robocalls and scams. We'd expect much of the industry to follow suit, if it hasn't already. With that said, there's reason to be cautious about offerings like this regardless of your provider. Although AT&T isn't charging extra, the FCC rules don't prevent it or others from using the auto-blocking as an opportunity to raise subscription rates. It may take a while to learn whether or not there are any pitfalls to what otherwise seems like a promising upgrade.