From a Friendly FEMA Source

Lilith · Post by **Lilith** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 9:44 pm

Better to be safe than sorry...

"Starting Jan 1, 2005, all cell phone numbers will be made public to

telemarketing firms. So this means as of Jan 1, your cell phone may

start ringing off the hook with telemarketers, but unlike your home

phone, most of you pay for your incoming calls. These telemarketers

will eat up your free minutes and end up costing you money in the long

run.

According to the National Do Not Call List, you have until Dec. 15th

2004 to get on the national "Do not call list" for cell phones. They

said that you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone that you

wish to have put on the "do not call list" to be put on the list. They

also said you can do it online at http://www.donotcall.gov/

Registering only takes a minute, is in effect for 5 years and will

possibly save you money (definitely frustration)! Make sure you

register now!

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp this website has a

good article explaining the issue about cell phones and telemarketers."

Rivas · Post by **Rivas** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:27 pm

Repost

but thanks

SeedOfChaos · Post by **SeedOfChaos** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 7:48 am

You have to pay for incoming calls normally? Over here, that's only applicable if you're "roaming", using someone else's GSM network in a country different from where you have your contract.

sito · Post by **sito** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 7:52 am

Cell phones are the devils tool /Brent

jdblitz · Post by **jdblitz** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:43 am

Great post, thanks for putting it up before the cutoff.

Very useful information even if it was a repost, the timing is great!

JD

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:28 pm

Blisster · Post by **Blisster** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:29 pm

calling Burke....oh Burke!!!!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 12:45 pm

Lilith wrote:Better to be safe than sorry...

"Starting Jan 1, 2005, all cell phone numbers will be made public to

telemarketing firms. So this means as of Jan 1, your cell phone may

start ringing off the hook with telemarketers, but unlike your home

phone, most of you pay for your incoming calls. These telemarketers

will eat up your free minutes and end up costing you money in the long

run.

According to the National Do Not Call List, you have until Dec. 15th

2004 to get on the national "Do not call list" for cell phones. They

said that you need to call 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone that you

wish to have put on the "do not call list" to be put on the list. They

also said you can do it online at http://www.donotcall.gov/

Registering only takes a minute, is in effect for 5 years and will

possibly save you money (definitely frustration)! Make sure you

register now!

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp this website has a

good article explaining the issue about cell phones and telemarketers."

http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=162118

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:32 pm

SeedOfChaos wrote:Over here, that's only applicable if you're "roaming"

^^^ That's how it works for me AFAIK. Besides, if you're on a 10-minute plan, yeah, it'll suck. If you're on any kind of normal plan (i.e., more than 400 minutes per month), it won't be a big deal. BUT, yes, it's total CRAP, don't get me wrong.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:33 pm

I'm curious as to how the FEMA source was the one to let you in on it...

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:19 pm

Burke wrote:I'm curious as to how the FEMA source was the one to let you in on it...

One of her relatives works for FEMA.

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:21 pm

What does the Federal Emergency Management Agency have to do with Cell Phones?

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:24 pm

Lilith wrote:
According to the National Do Not Call List, you have until Dec. 15th

2004 to get on the national "Do not call list" for cell phones.
http://www.donotcall.gov/

I can't find on that site where it says dec 15th deadline.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:25 pm

rivas wrote:Repost

but thanks

Brent... Take note. riva has indicated that the post is a re-post but done so with respect and class.

Take notes Brent. There will be a test later.