We have all seen the emails that we need to register our cell phone numbers because soon telemarketers will be able to call us. So is that the truth or just another email hoax.
Well it's all a myth, straight from the source itself here is your answer:
You may be one of many consumers who have received e-mails saying you're about to be assaulted by unwanted telemarketing calls to your wireless phone. Rest assured that placing telemarketing calls to wireless phones is -- and always has been -- illegal in most cases.
Why the Confusion?
The confusion seems to stem from recent discussions in the wireless phone industry about establishing a wireless 411 phone directory, much like your traditional (wired) 411 phone directory. A number of e-mail campaigns seem to suggest that if your wireless telephone number is listed in a wireless 411 directory, it will be available to telemarketers, and you will start to receive sales calls. In addition, some of these e-mail campaigns suggest that there is a separate do-not-call "cell phone registry," which you must call to have your wireless phone number covered by the do-not-call rules. This information is wrong.
Here Are the Facts:
At present, a wireless 411 directory is only in the idea stage.
Even if a wireless 411 directory is established, most telemarketing calls to wireless phones would still be illegal. For example, it is unlawful for any person to make any call (other than a call made for emergency purposes or made with express prior consent) using any automatic telephone dialing system or any artificial or prerecorded voice message to any telephone number assigned to a paging service, mobile telephone service, or any service for which the called party is charged for the call. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the number is listed on the national Do-Not-Call list.
Contrary to what some of the e-mail campaigns are saying, the federal government does not maintain and is not establishing a separate Do-Not-Call list for wireless phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established the national Do-Not-Call list to enable consumers to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing calls to their residential or personal wireless phones. Wireless phone subscribers have always been able to add their personal wireless phone numbers to the national Do-Not-Call list, either online at http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/bye?http://www.donotcall.gov/, or by calling toll-free to 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number they wish to register. The do-not-call rules require callers that aren't exempt from the rules to stop telemarketing calls 30 days after you register a number. Your registration is effective for five years, after which you will need to re-register any residential or personal wireless number you want to protect from unwanted telemarketing calls. Contrary to information in certain e-mails, there is no deadline for registering a number on the national Do-Not-Call list.
Heather Joubran, GRI, NRBA, CLHMS, CDPE
RE/MAX Central Realty
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