FTC Announces Increased 2027 Telemarketer Fees for National Do Not Call Registry Access

On August 26, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a press release titled "FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry." This release details the updated fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2027, which commences on October 1, 2026. Telemarketers making calls to consumers in the United States are required to download numbers from the DNC Registry to avoid contacting registered consumers. While the first five area codes are free to download, and certain exempt organizations like charities and political callers receive the full list for free, other telemarketers must subscribe annually for access. The cost for accessing a single area code in FY 2027 will be $85, an increase of $3 from FY 2026. The maximum charge for any single entity to access all nationwide area codes will rise to $23,425, up from $22,626 in FY 2026. The fee for accessing an additional area code for a half year will increase to $43 in FY 2027, from $41 in FY 2026. The Commission authorized the publication of these new fees by a 2-0 vote.

This announcement from the FTC directly impacts businesses engaged in telemarketing activities by detailing the increased costs associated with DNC Registry compliance. Accurate budgeting and financial planning for DNC access are critical for businesses that conduct outbound calling campaigns. The requirement to download and scrub against the DNC Registry remains a fundamental aspect of telemarketing compliance, underscoring the ongoing need for robust consent and revocation management processes. Understanding these fee adjustments ensures businesses can maintain legal access to the DNC data.

• Consider reviewing your organization's DNC Registry access budget to account for the increased FY 2027 fees.

• Consider confirming that your telemarketing operations understand the requirement to download DNC numbers annually.

• Consider assessing whether current DNC scrubbing processes effectively utilize the updated registry data.

• Consider verifying that any exemptions claimed for DNC access remain applicable under FTC guidelines.

The source document does not state a compliance or effective date for this action.

• Federal Trade Commission· Primary source· August 26, 2026
  FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry

  https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/08/ftc-announces-2027-telemarketer-fees-access-national-do-not-call-registry

revoq regulatory update — a revoq summary of cited public documents.