Most people have little time and little patience when it comes to telemarketing calls coming into the home. This can be an even bigger problem when these calls are coming in on your cell phone. You do have rights when it comes to deciding if you want to get these calls or not, and there are things you can do when you get them illegally. However, before you can do that, you have to understand what makes a telemarketing call illegal.
If you have put your number on the Do Not Call list, telemarketing calls are illegal and you can report them for calling you. However, you do have to give 31 days for your number to be added to the list and for telemarketers to update theirs. You should also know that there are exceptions to the Do Not Call list that include charities, political organizations, and any company that you have recently conducted business with. This usually extends anywhere from thirty to ninety days.
Getting telemarketing calls on your cell can cost you money, especially during peak hours. If you are bothered by a telemarketer, you have are right to complain and you should do so. What makes telemarketing calls to cells illegal is the use of an auto-dialer. If they were to key in your number by hand, they could actually call you on your cell. However, there are few if any companies that can do this, as it is very cost intensive. Most telemarketers use auto-dialers and that makes the calls to your cell illegal.
If you have neglected to get your number on the Do Not Call list, and the calls are coming in, sign up at once, and then find out when they can call you. There are rules about what hours they can call. If they call you at midnight, that might very well be illegal where you live. You may have to put up with some calls while you wait for your number to go through the system, but they should stop. Just make sure you report anyone who violates the rules after 31 days.