FTC Fumbles Date, Fixes Do Not Call Fee Timeline
Published Date: 9/5/2025
Rule
Summary
The FTC fixed a date mistake in its update about fees for using the Do Not Call Registry. Businesses that access the Registry will pay new fees starting October 1, 2025, not 2024. This correction keeps everything clear and on track for the right timing and costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Start Date
If your business accesses the National Do Not Call Registry, it will pay updated Registry access fees starting October 1, 2025. The Federal Trade Commission corrected a previously published incorrect date — the fees take effect October 1, 2025, not October 1, 2024. This change implements fee updates required by the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007.
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