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To: Pogeu Mahone who wrote (115854)	9/19/2008 1:21:46 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 132070

Comments: Yes, you can add your cell phone number(s) to the National Do Not Call Registry. But no, you won't suddenly be at the mercy of telemarketers if you don't do it right this second. While it is true that the major wireless phone providers (Verizon excepted) announced their intention some years ago to establish a 411 directory of customers' cell phone numbers, it is not true that they plan to "publish" said directory for any and all to read. Participating companies say the numbers would be made available only via telephone to users who dial directory assistance and pay a fee, and only with customer consent. (UPDATE: As of 2006, the plan to create a universal cell phone directory was indefinitely postponed.) Cell phone service providers have also promised that the numbers would not be accessible to telemarketers. Per FCC regulations, telemarketers are already prohibited from calling cell phone numbers using automated dialers, which are standard in the industry. You CAN add your cell phone number to the Do Not Call Registry In any case, the Federal Trade Commission does allow cell phone users to add their numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry — the same one already in force for landlines — either via the Web or by calling 1-888-382-1222. It probably isn't necessary, mind you, but millions have done it, and so can you. Contrary to what most variants of the email rumor claim, there is no 31-day, 16-day, or 8-day deadline for adding cell phone numbers to the Do Not Call list — indeed, there is no deadline whatsoever. urbanlegends.about.com