Verified facts
What happened
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced new fees for telemarketers accessing phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry.
The fees apply to Fiscal Year 2027, which begins on October 1, 2026.
The notice was published by the FTC on August 26, 2026, and the available evidence comes from a single official title and summary.
The supplied evidence does not include fee amounts, changes to registration requirements, or details about how fees will be collected.
Business relevance
Why it matters
Sellers that use telemarketing or outsource calling may need to account for a new registry-access cost in campaigns operating during Fiscal Year 2027.