The Do Not Disturb or do not call directory was expected to be the grand saviour that will protect all of us lesser mortals from the devil of Telemarketers. However the complexity and ambiguity in the rules accompanying the regulation means that very few people have understood how to make use of this directory. The issue has come to prominence with airtel banning longcodes used by MyToday.

What is this do not call registry?

This is a list of people who have opted not to recieve any Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC). The UCC does not include any communication made pursuant to a contract between the 2 parties. Hence I am unable to see why Airtel has banned the longcodes of mytoday.

How to register in the do not call registry?

Subscribers can make a Do Not Call requests via Letter, phone, SMS or on-line. The telephone number “1909″ is designated for registering your request in the National Do Not Call Registry. Registrations can be done either by calling or sending SMS with keywords “START DND” to “1909″. Telephone calls/SMSs to this number are FREE of cost. The telecom service provider will acknowledge the request within ten days. Requests will become effective in 45 days from the date of request.

What if some operator calls me even after registering in do not call registry?

You will need to complain to your telecom operator. Telemarketer will have to pay a fine of 500 rs for the first violation and 1000 rs for the second violation. Even their facility may be cancelled.

Register with DNC today to avoid getting those irritating calls from telemarketers.

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