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No call registery for cell phones???

17 years ago

Is there such a thing?

I just got an automated msg on my cell, grrrrr

Used MY minutes. I buy by the minute.

Would love to report them, IF there is such a place.

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country_bumpkin_al
17 years ago
I've had ONE telemarketer call my cell phone! When I got finished rippin' him a new 'un, he was probably wishing he had a job smellin' sh!t!!

Some Auto Warranty place managed to get my friends cell number and even though she has asked and asked them to remove her number..they continue to call!

If there's a Do Not Call Registry for cell phones, I don't know about it.
glenda_al
Original Author
17 years ago
I just registered my cell phone with DO NOT CALL REGISTRY---------------------------------------

FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers are barred from calling consumers on their cell phones without their consent.

The federal government does not maintain a national cell phone registry. Personal cell phone users have always been able to add their numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry Â the same Registry consumers use to register their land lines Â either online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling toll-free 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone number they wish to register. Registrations become effective within 31 days of signing up and are active for five years. There is no cut-off date or deadline for registrations.
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I guess it all depends on how much you call from home versus away from home or on the road. We use pre-paid cellular. The new phones were free after rebate and my wife and I each spend about $5-$7/month for the STI Mobile/Sprint service. We only make quick 1-2 minute calls for necessary reasons and it works fine anywhere in the country that Sprint covers. Voice mail and text messaging are turned off on both cellular phones. Other cellular providers are now joining the pre-paid game with good deals. We are still stuck with the old telephone company for home and home office lines. I must have the reliability and quality of a landline for my business. I do pay too much for long distance, toll-free, and local service for my business compared to the low rates available today. Bills are typically $35-$50/month for relatively low volume usage. The last time I switched was from MCI to Ameritech(i.e. SBC/AT&T/who knows?) It was a pain to switch, but the new lower rates were good for a year before they went up again. Our home phone line just went up to $22/month for local phone service. It started at $18 several years ago. Pre-paid long distance service is $.025/minute using cards from companies like Cheap Phonecards. The latest cards don't require you to enter the pin every time from home and you can program the 800 access number into speed dial. The long distance cards are great from hotels too. We are seriously considering the switch to broadband phone service, but our local numbers are not yet portable for Vonage or the others. We are just outside of their large markets. Broadband cable internet is $30/month and speed is around 300K or 10 times faster than dial-up. It is fast enough for our needs. The total bill (excluding my business) is around $67/month for all phones and broadband for my wife and I. Here is a link that might be useful: Cheap Phone Cards
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mariend
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I don't think there is a no call list, but I just refuse to give my cell number out except at the hospital or medical center. Stores and sales people don't need it and I don't put it on forms I fill out. I just tell them NO>
glenda_al
Original Author
17 years ago
Personal cell phone users have always been able to add their numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry Â the same Registry consumers use to register their land lines Â either online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling toll-free 1-888-382-1222
grittymitts
17 years ago
Auto maint. telemarketers were calling mine over 'n over- I too called 1-888-382-1222 & not another call from 'em. Whoopee!
momrox4
17 years ago
I registered my cell phone with the no-call number a long time ago and haven't gotten any calls. BUT I've lately gotten two text messages that were solicitations. Doesn't this also fall under the no call rule?
glenda_al
Original Author
17 years ago
Was told it will be 31 days,and if I get more to calls to call their number and report abusive calls.
sheilajoyce_gw
17 years ago
Our two house lines are registered with the Do Not Call Registry, but ever since the economy started slipping, we have been getting an increasing number of solicitors--windows, insurance, etc. These business are willing to risk your ill will in the hopes you will do business with them.

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