FTC and Do Not Call

FTC and Do Not Call developments

The FTC enforces the Telemarketing Sales Rule and Do Not Call requirements. These items cover developments that change what a marketer must suppress and how quickly.

These summaries are informational and are not legal advice.

FTC and Do Not CallInformational agency release

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

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing the telemarketer access fees for the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2027. These fees, which telemarketers must pay annually to access the DNC Registry, are increasing for the upcoming fiscal year. The announcement details the new costs for accessing area codes and the maximum annual charge.

Source: Federal Trade Commission
Document date: August 26, 2026
Published: August 26, 2026

FTC and Do Not CallFinal rule

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

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule amending the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). This amendment updates the fees entities must pay to access the National Do Not Call Registry, as mandated by the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007. The revised fees take effect on October 1, 2026.

Source: Federal Trade Commission
Document date: August 26, 2026
Published: August 26, 2026