Tex. PUC adopted rules for implementing state no-call telemarketi...
Tex. PUC adopted rules for implementing state no-call telemarketing list, effective Jan. 1. Rules establish 2 lists: First is for residential numbers only and applies statewide to commercial telemarketers that solicit Tex. households. Second is for both business and…
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residential numbers but restricts telemarketers calling only on behalf of retail electric providers. Rules set $2.25 one-time registration fee for residential statewide no-call list and $2.55 for electric no-call list. Residential customers can sign on to both lists for $4.80 fee. Rules require all local phone directories to include prominently displayed information about no-call lists and how to get numbers on lists via toll-free call, by Internet or by mail. Meanwhile, PUC reversed decision by national number administrator NeuStar and said AT&T could have phone numbers it wanted for 5 rate centers in Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area so it could provide optional extended local calling into cities for customers in outlying suburbs. PUC acted under FCC rule that allows carriers to appeal phone number denials to state regulators.