CELL PHONES ON DO-NOT-CALL LIST
Friday, June 6th, 2008 -- 12:29 PM
As of Friday, cell phone numbers can be added to the state's do-not-call list.The addition of cell phone numbers to the no-call list was part of the budget repair bill signed last month by Gov. Jim Doyle. Residents have until the end of August to be added to the list, and a new list will be provided to telemarketing companies in October.
About 1.1 million land lines are already on the Wisconsin list, but the state doesn't know yet how many cell phone users will add their numbers.
Telemarketers say extending the state no-call list to cell phones isn't necessary.
It's already against federal law for marketers to call consumers on cell phones, and mobile numbers can be added to the federal no-call list, but supporters say Wisconsin's law is tougher than the federal one.
To get on the list, you can call (866) 9NO-CALL (966-2255) toll-free in Wisconsin, or visit [url=https://nocall.wisconsin.gov/web/home.asp]the No Call website[/url]
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