The Federal Trade Commission has announced updated fees for telemarketers seeking access to phone numbers listed on the National Do Not Call Registry for Fiscal Year 2027.
The new fee schedule takes effect on October 1, 2026, marking the start of the federal government’s fiscal year cycle for registry access charges.
All telemarketers calling consumers within the United States are legally required to download the numbers held on the National Do Not Call Registry before making calls.
This requirement exists to ensure that telemarketers do not contact consumers who have taken steps to register their phone numbers on the official list.
The cost of accessing a single area code within the registry will rise to $85 in Fiscal Year 2027, representing an increase of $3 compared to the Fiscal Year 2026 rate.
The maximum charge that any single entity will face for accessing all area codes across the country will be $23,425 in Fiscal Year 2027.
That nationwide access figure represents an increase from the $22,626 maximum charge that applied during Fiscal Year 2026, continuing a pattern of modest annual fee adjustments.
Telemarketers are required to renew their subscriptions each year to maintain access to the registry numbers, meaning the updated fees apply on a recurring annual basis.
The first five area codes are available to download free of charge, providing a baseline level of access for smaller or more regionally focused telemarketing operations.
Certain organisations that qualify for exemptions, including some charities and political callers, are entitled to obtain the entire registry list without incurring any fees.
The National Do Not Call Registry remains one of the primary consumer protection tools administered by the Federal Trade Commission, allowing millions of Americans to limit unwanted telemarketing contact.
Businesses that fail to comply with registry requirements and contact registered consumers without authorisation can face significant enforcement action and financial penalties from the FTC.
The annual fee adjustments reflect the ongoing administrative costs associated with maintaining, updating, and providing access to the registry database at a national scale.