2025-16641Rule

FCC's 'Delete Delete Delete' Blitz Against Pesky Texts

Published Date: 8/29/2025

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Summary

The FCC is updating its rules after a court canceled part of a 2023 change about getting permission before sending certain text messages. This affects companies that send texts and robocalls, making sure they follow the right consent rules starting April 30, 2025. These updates help protect you from unwanted messages while keeping businesses on track with the law.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Court Vacates 2023 Consent Paragraph

The FCC is conforming its rules after a court vacated the first full paragraph of the 2023 Prior Express Written Consent rule. The court issued its mandate on April 30, 2025, so companies that send texts and robocalls must follow the consent rules as they stand as of that date.

Consent Rules Revert for Texts and Robocalls

The FCC updated its rules to reflect a court decision that vacated part of the 2023 prior express written consent rule, effective April 30, 2025. This change affects how companies must get consent before sending certain text messages and robocalls starting on that date.

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Key Dates

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4/30/2025
8/29/2025

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