FCC takes up text message spam

The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday that it’s accepting comments on a petition that seeks to have Internet-to-phone text messaging declared a type of autodialing. The technology, which collects cell numbers without consent and then messages them via created email addresses, isn’t currently covered under the Technology Consumer Protection Act TCPA, and some consider it a loophole for those who want to spam your cellphone.

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2012-10-26T12:04:07-04:00 October 26th, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|
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