From: telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org   
      
   By David O. Klein   
      
   On October 16, 2013, new FCC regulations will go into effect that   
   introduce the requirement of prior express written consent for certain   
   types of commercial phone calls and text messages to consumers. Among   
   other things, the new rules require that marketers have prior express   
   written consent to autodial or send pre-recorded messages to cell   
   phones. The rules, which put the burden of proof for compliance on the   
   marketer/caller, come with stiff penalties ($500.00 - $1,500.00 per   
   call/text) and will open the door for numerous consumer class action   
   lawsuits.   
      
   https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/dodd-frank-consumer-protecti   
   n-act/989366/consent-to-call-internet-leads-and-the-telephone-co   
   sumer-protection-act?email_access=on   
      
      
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   Bill Horne   
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