FTC Amends Telemarketing Sales Rule to Update National Do Not Call Registry Access Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule in the Federal Register (FR Doc No: 2026-17428) on August 26, 2026, titled "Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees." This rule amends 16 CFR Part 310 of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to update the fees charged for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry. The update is in compliance with the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007. Specifically, the annual fee for accessing each area code of data increases from $82 to $85. The maximum annual charge for any single entity accessing area codes of data increases from $22,626 to $23,425. For entities adding area codes during the second six months of their subscription period, the fee for additional area codes increases from $41 to $43. These fee adjustments are effective starting October 1, 2026. The FTC waived the normal notice and comment requirements, citing that the adjustments are technically mandated by law, making such procedures unnecessary.

Businesses that engage in telemarketing and rely on the National Do Not Call Registry must account for these updated access fees. The FTC's update highlights the ongoing statutory requirement to adjust these fees periodically, ensuring compliance with the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act. Companies should review their budgeting and compliance procedures related to DNC list access to reflect the new fee structure.

• Consider reviewing current DNC Registry access subscriptions to understand the impact of the updated fee structure.

• Consider updating internal budgets for compliance costs associated with accessing the National Do Not Call Registry.

• Consider communicating the updated DNC Registry access fees to relevant procurement and legal departments.

• Consider confirming that systems for DNC list scrubbing and compliance are prepared for ongoing access at the revised rates.

• Effective date October 1, 2026
• Effective dateOctober 1, 2026

• Office of the Federal Register· Primary source· 2026-17428· August 26, 2026
  Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees

  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/26/2026-17428/telemarketing-sales-rule-fees

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