Correction Re Cell Phones And Do Not Call Registry

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Despite internet rumors, (including mine, now deleted,) cell phone numbers will not be released to telemarketers. FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automatic dialers to call cell phones.

You may, if you wish register your cell or any other phone you'd like to restrict from phone solicitations.  Call 888.382.1222 and follow the civilized sounding voice prompts.  If you want to list a phone number you must call the registry from that number.

In the case of some phones you may have to do this online. Access  www.donotcall.gov.  After you complete their form you'll receive an email.  When you open the email, which you must do within 72 hours, be sure to click on the link provided to complete your registration.  There's additional info on the site that will answer other questions you may have.

I just did this by phone and via the web.  Both methods are easy.  As the voice indicates, this service will continue for 5 years from the time you register a phone number.  If you're moving, there are instructions for that also.

There is only one do not call registry for all telephones and there is no deadline for registration.

Sorry for leading you astray previously!

Comments

[Mike]

You're mistaken. Snopes, quoting the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "Here's the truth: A national directory will be compiled, but numbers will be included on an opt-in basis. If a cell phone subscriber does nothing, the number will not be listed.
When the directory is ready, it will be available only as part of the existing 411 directory service, accessed by calling in and asking for a specific number. It will not be published in a book or on the Internet. And it will
not be sold to telemarketers. Cell phone subscribers can list their numbers on the do-not-call registry if they choose, but there is no deadline to get on the list, as the e-mail messages now circulating suggest." For further info, see http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp.

[Cindy]

As has been said, this is not true, you should take this post down rather than perpetrating a false rumour.
Check snopes.com before posting urban legends...