Comcast, DirectTV Face $3.2 million in Fines
The Associated Press reported that DirecTV Inc. and Comcast will pay $3.2 million to settle claims that they called people who asked that the companies not call them, breaking the law.
The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday, DirecTV Inc., a satellite television provider and Comcast, a cable company, will need to pay the fines for not following the Do Not Call registry law.
This is the second time DirecTV has paid such a fine, paying $5.3 million in a 2005 settlement.
After the registries creation in 2003, the FTC has brought more than 40 cases for company violations.
The registry has more than 167 million phone numbers. It prohibits telemarketers from calling those listed numbers and companies might be fined up to $16,000 for each violation.
Companies may call customers up to 18 months after their last purchase, payment or delivery. Political, charitable and survey work organizations are also exempt.