Telemarketers face $85 per area code as FTC raises Do Not Call fees - PPC Land
FTC raises Do Not Call fees to $85 per area code for telemarketers, increasing compliance costs for businesses that call multiple area codes.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance space on August 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Telemarketers, contact centers, lead-gen/affiliates, SMS marketers, debt/insurance dialers that access the Do Not Call registry. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; likely applies to the next annual fee cycle.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The fee for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry has increased to $85 per area code.
Who it affects
Telemarketers, contact centers, lead-gen/affiliates, SMS marketers, debt/insurance dialers that access the Do Not Call registry.
What you must do
Budget for the increased fee and ensure your annual subscription covers all area codes you call.
Deadline
Not specified; likely applies to the next annual fee cycle.
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