Unsolicited Text Messages
I'll start by stating that I have not read the entire thread on this subject. But I'm going to offer a couple basic observations anyway.
Some states, and perhaps the federal government have passed, or considering, regulations or legislation that will prohibit unsolicited text messages. And it is already illegal, at least in theory, for telemarketers to call your cell phone.
But the restriction on unsolicited text and cell phone calls is driven heavily by the fact that that incoming text and calls are billed to the customer.
If the message is free, the restriction may not be applicable.
In general, unless you opt out, the restrictions on unsolicited advertising do not apply to companies with whom you have an existing business r ...
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Some states, and perhaps the federal government have passed, or considering, regulations or legislation that will prohibit unsolicited text messages. And it is already illegal, at least in theory, for telemarketers to call your cell phone.
But the restriction on unsolicited text and cell phone calls is driven heavily by the fact that that incoming text and calls are billed to the customer.
If the message is free, the restriction may not be applicable.
In general, unless you opt out, the restrictions on unsolicited advertising do not apply to companies with whom you have an existing business r ...
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Amen for that statement.
However for people to understand and act on the above advice, it'd require common sense. Something that winds up not being so common.
Of course, had the individual filing the above complaint had any common sense, then they would have deleted the message and moved on with their life without an issue.
Just my $.02 on the issue.
However for people to understand and act on the above advice, it'd require common sense. Something that winds up not being so common.
Of course, had the individual filing the above complaint had any common sense, then they would have deleted the message and moved on with their life without an issue.
Just my $.02 on the issue.
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