According to Telecommunications Industry News the Federal Trade Commission will put into effect rules, that put an end to those nasty, annoying, aggravating, prerecorded sales calls.
Starting September 1, 2009 telemarketers can make recorded calls only to people who have agreed in writing to receive them.
The FTC also will require all telemarketers to provide an opt-out feature on all prerecorded messages that allow
customers to add themselves to the company's do-not-call list.
Comment from Wireless and Mobile News
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Immediately after the last earthquake in SoCal, we received pre-recorded telemarketing calls that tied up our lines while relatives were trying to call to find out if we were still alive!
Just imagine how many lines can be tied-up in a major emergency.
Please note telemarketers are banned from calling cell phone numbers. If you do receive a telemarketing call on a cell phone, you can file a complaint with the FCC.