Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Think before you register your cell phone on the No Call List
By Mary Lazich
Saturday, Jun 7 2008, 08:32 AM
Cell phone numbers can now be added to Wisconsin’s No Call List. The number of consumers using cell phones as opposed to land lines is growing. While cell phone users now have the option of registering their cell phone numbers, I urge thoughtful consideration because there is generally not a reason to do so.
There currently is not a cell phone directory but the state is about to create one. If you already refrain from giving your cell phone number to credit card companies, retail stores and businesses, think twice about giving it to a No Call registry.
Cell phone numbers are unpublished. If you provide your cell phone number to a registry, it becomes a published number. The lists of numbers must be purchased by telemarketers so they can comply with the do not call registry. It would be extremely easy for unscrupulous entities and foreign, international entities to get their hands on the numbers. Your best bet is to avoid registering your cell phone.
On the other hand, if you regularly provide your cell phone number and it has become part of the electronic world, you may want to register it on the No Call List.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a news release stating:
“Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers are barred from calling consumers on their cell phones without their consent. The national associations representing telemarketers have stated that their clients do not intend to start calling consumers’ cell phones.”
I continue to urge consumers to register residential land line numbers on Wisconsin’s No Call List.
There are two ways to sign up for the Wisconsin No Call List. You can sign up over the phone by calling 1-866-9NOCALL (1-866-966-2255), toll-free in Wisconsin. You can sign up at the Wisconsin No Call List website at: https://nocall.wisconsin.gov/web/registration.asp.
Only one adult in each household needs to register. Registering for the Wisconsin No Call List is free.
