FTC sets 2027 Do Not Call Registry fees for telemarketers

The Federal Trade Commission said Monday it has set fiscal 2027 fees for telemarketers to access the National Do Not Call Registry, with the new rates taking effect Oct. 1, 2026.

The fees apply to telemarketers that call consumers in the United States and are required to download Registry numbers so they do not call people who have registered their phone numbers. The FTC said the first five area codes remain free to download, and exempt organizations such as some charities and political callers may obtain the full list at no charge.

The agency said the fee for a single area code will be $85 in fiscal 2027, up $3 from fiscal 2026. The maximum charge for access to all area codes nationwide will be $23,425, compared with $22,626 in fiscal 2026. The fee for an additional area code for a half year will be $43, up from $41.

The FTC said telemarketers must subscribe each year for access to Registry numbers. The commission vote authorizing publication of the Federal Register notice was 2-0.

The notice comes ahead of the start of fiscal 2027 on Oct. 1, 2026, when the new fees will begin.

Sources

• FTC press release: FTC announces 2027 telemarketer fees for access to National Do Not Call Registry

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