FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry

The Federal Trade Commission today announced new fees for telemarketers to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2027 which begins on October 1, 2026. All telemarketers calling consumers in the United States are required to download the numbers on the National DNC Registry to ensure they do not call consumers who have registered their phone numbers. The first five area codes are free to download, and organizations that are exempt, such as some charities and political callers, may obtain the entire list for free. ## Filing Deadline Claims must be filed by **October 1, 2026**. Review the official claim portal for full eligibility requirements and submission instructions. ## About Consumer Protection Cases Consumer Protection class actions cover cases where companies allegedly charged illegal fees, engaged in deceptive financial practices, or misrepresented financial products. **Source:** [FTC Consumer Protection](https://www.ftc.gov/feeds/press-release-consumer-protection.xml)