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*'''Truth-in-Billing Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.2401):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64/subpart-Y/section-64.2401</ref> Ensures that telecommunications bills are clear, accurate, and not misleading, protecting consumers from hidden fees, unclear charges, and deceptive billing practices. | *'''Truth-in-Billing Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.2401):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64/subpart-Y/section-64.2401</ref> Ensures that telecommunications bills are clear, accurate, and not misleading, protecting consumers from hidden fees, unclear charges, and deceptive billing practices. | ||
*'''Slamming and Cramming Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1100 and 47 CFR § 64.1200):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64/subpart-K/section-64.1100</ref> Prevents unauthorized switching of telecommunications service provider and unauthorized charges to phone bills. | *'''Slamming and Cramming Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1100 and 47 CFR § 64.1200):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64/subpart-K/section-64.1100</ref> Prevents unauthorized switching of telecommunications service provider and unauthorized charges to phone bills. | ||
*'''Telephone Consumer Protection Act''' (47 U.S.C. § 227):<ref>https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/tcpa-rules.pdf</ref> Requires prior consent for automated calls and prohibits unsolicited advertisements. | *'''Telephone Consumer Protection Act''' (47 U.S.C. § 227):<ref>https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/tcpa-rules.pdf</ref> Makes SMS spam (robotexts) illegal. Requires prior consent for automated calls and prohibits unsolicited advertisements over the public telephone system. | ||
*'''Robocall and Spoofing Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1600):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64</ref> Requires callers to obtain consent before making robocalls and prohibits misleading caller ID information. | *'''Robocall and Spoofing Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1600):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64</ref> Requires callers to obtain consent before making robocalls and prohibits misleading caller ID information. | ||
*'''Do-Not-Call Registry Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1200 et seq.):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64</ref> Allows consumers to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls. | *'''Do-Not-Call Registry Rules''' (47 CFR § 64.1200 et seq.):<ref>https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-64</ref> Allows consumers to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls. | ||