TweetStarting Jan 1, 2005, all cell phone numbers will be made public to telemarketing firms. That means that Jan 1, cell phones will start ringing off the hook, but unlike your home phone, most of us pay for incoming calls. these telemarketers will eat up your free minutes and in the long run cost you money. Rumor is that this is a hoax because people can't believe that the FCC would do such a thing. Everyone must register by December 15th to be on the list for 2005.Originally posted at **** by Stout1
Let me clarify this for everyone. This is not a hoax. The FCC has allowed that the cellular numbers for all companies nationwide be released for public info (telemarketers) and there is also talk for a cellular phone book directory to be published broken down by markets/regions just as landline numbers are done. If you call the number that is published or go to the website it will block your number for 5 years from appearing on the list of numbers publicized. In the event that someone calls you after you have placed your number on the list, contact the FCC at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/donotcall/ or 1-888-382-1222. They will then sue the company that called your phone on your behalf. This is unbelievable that they would do this to the billions of cellular customers in the U.S. but it is true.
One more thing, You can register at any time so YOU DO NOT have to flood them with calls or emails by December 15th (today). Also if you renew your contract,upgrade, or start new service your service provider can apply your number to the No Call list for you during the process.