Regulators Crack Down On Telemarketing Pitches

Finally! Let's just hope this works the way it is supposed to and puts an end to all those annoying robocalls. "The order we adopt today will require written opt-in, and it will make it easy for consumers to opt out. We're closing loopholes that have allowed robocallers to sneak through," Genachowski said. The FCC said the calls invade consumers' privacy. The agency added that the calls often cut into wireless customers' minutes as more consumers rely solely on wireless services and do not have landlines.