Robocall

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Robocall is American pejorative jargon for an automated telemarketing phone call which uses both a computerized autodialer and a computer-delivered recorded message.^[1] The implication is that a "robocall" resembles a telephone call from a robot.

Some states (23 according to DMNews) have laws that distinguish political robocalls from other kinds of political telemarketing. For example, in Indiana and North Dakota, automated telemarketing calls are illegal.^[2][3] In NH, political robocalls are allowed –- except when the recipient is in the National Do Not Call Registry.^[4]

FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers.^[5]

References

1. ^ [1] Washington Post, November 1, 2006. "GOP Launches 'Robocall' Campaign Attack" (Dead link)
2. ^ [2] UPI, November 5, 2006.
3. ^ [3] DMNews, "States enforce limits on robocalls"
4. ^ [4] Concord Monitor, November 5, 2006. "Repeat calls not from Hodes"
5. ^ FTC.GOV

See also

• Voice broadcasting

External link

• James, Frank (November 6, 2006) GOP 'robocalls' enrage Democrats, ChicagoTribune.com news blog

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