Recorded telemarketing calls without written permission now illegal!

The Federal Trade Commission said that starting September 1st (today), telemarketers will need written permission from consumers in advance in order to solicit them through automated pre-recorded telemarketing messages, (robo-calls).

Will they immediately stop? Doubt it but it will certainly cut down on them. Note that you will still receive calls from live ones, unless you put your name on state or federal "Do Not Call" lists, and even then as I don't trust them.

This is good news for all of us consumers.

ref: Miami Herald article.