Around the Net

FCC Proposes Rights To Let People Block Telemarketing Calls And Text

FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has proposed closing some loopholes in order to cut down on robot calls and telemarketing messages. It would give consumers the ability to tell their phone company — wireless or landline — that they revoke their consent to receive these calls. The rule would also give telecom providers the ability to introduce "Do Not Disturb" technology that consumers could use to stop unwanted robocalls.

Read the whole story at Consumerist »

Next story loading loading..