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Do Not call list for cell phones?

15 years ago

Is there a Do Not call list for cell phones?

I didn't know where else to ask for an honest answer TIA

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vala55
15 years ago
I don't get any telemarketing calls on my cell, I am assuming it is like an unlisted number. I will be interested in the replies to this.
jane__ny
15 years ago
I constantly get calls from a 'restricted' which can't be traced as there is no #. I have tried working through Verizon and they can't help. It rings my phone at least 10 times a day. No one on the other end. It is so frustrating and annoying.

Anyone have a clue how to stop it?

Jane
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It depends on the phone and the carriers. There's a number of different types of service out there too. For instance different carriers use different frequencies (CDMA, PCS, GSM, etc) SIM cards are suggestive of GSM technology used by Tmo and ATT. If you're looking to use prepaid service you can sometimes use the phones but won't always have all the features. If you're looking for a contract service, then as cautioned before, beware of costs to change. Often the smallest thing will extend your contract. For instance, if you get a new phone, you generally get a new (extended) contract with hefty cancellation fees. You'll have to get more info from the companies, but generally speaking, Tmo will not be interchangeable with Virgin and Verizon. Tmo & AT&T are more likely to be options. Probably not answering your question, but not an easy question to answer!
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bob414
15 years ago
Register at the national do not call registry.
minnie_tx
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks bob just did
mike_kaiser_gw
15 years ago
If you have a smartphone there are apps that can send such calls directly to voicemail (or in some cases, just send a busy signal). In either case, your phone doesn't ring.

Of course, registering your phone with the national "Do Not Call" registry will help as well. Remember that the registry doesn't block everything:

Because of limitations in the jurisdiction of the FTC and FCC, calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors would still be permitted, as would calls from companies with which you have an existing business relationship, or those to whom you've provided express agreement in writing to receive their calls. However, if you ask a company with which you have an existing business relationship to place your number on its own do-not-call list, it must honor your request. You should keep a record of the date you make the request.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
I registered our cell numbers as soon as the do not call list came out and we have never had any of those type calls on our cell phones. I also registered every other number we have including my fax.
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
I'm like RC my cells are registered too, personal and work. I did it way back when the list first came out, and it was not suppose to be for cell phones. I don't have any problem. I do get a rare spam text. The latest has been "call this number as you have won free gasoline". Yeah! Right!

DA
vala55
15 years ago
Thank you for asking the question and thanks for the replies. I did not know you could do that for cells. I also did not know it had been improved to the point that one call is good for ever.
grandms
15 years ago
Having your cell number on the "Do Not Call" registry is no guarantee that you won't receive unwanted calls or texts. One night earlier this month, I received in quick succession 5 text messages, all from the same number and in Spanish, which I hardly read and do not speak. I was able to put a block on this number with my carrier. If a text message comes from an Internet source, you can put a block on all of this type. I just went to my Verizon website and was able to do this. I also contacted them by e-mail about the charges (I do not have a texting plan), and received an answer that my next bill will be adjusted. I think most carriers are anxious to keep you happy if they can (they should for what they charge! LOL).
iowagirl2006
15 years ago
The Do Not Call list does not work for all calls.

I am currently getting political survey calls at home AND on my cell phone. The DNC list does not prevent those calls.

Even my kids are getting them on their cell phones - ENOUGH ALREADY!!
vala55
15 years ago
All you have to do is ask them to take you off their list. I haven't had a telemarketer in years. As far as businesses go that I have done business with before I tell them to not call me, or I will never do business with them again. Actually I have never had a call from anyone I have had business with. Of course I have an unlisted number, that probably helps.

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