// Glossary
TCPA
The US law governing telemarketing calls, texts, and autodialers, requiring consent before contacting consumers.
Definition
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a US federal law that restricts telemarketing calls, prerecorded messages, autodialed calls, and text messages, generally requiring prior express consent before contacting a consumer, with heightened rules for mobile numbers. Violations can carry significant per-message damages. Businesses doing phone or SMS outreach must track consent, honor opt-outs, and respect Do-Not-Call rules to stay compliant.
TCPA and phone outreach
The TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) governs calls and texts in the US, with stricter rules for autodialed or pre-recorded calls and texts to mobile numbers — often requiring prior express consent — and for numbers on the Do-Not-Call registry. This is exactly why line type matters: knowing a number is a mobile before you dial or text lets you apply the right consent standard and DNC-screen first. This is general information, not legal advice.
Common questions
Does TCPA require consent to text someone?+
Autodialed marketing texts to mobile numbers generally require prior express written consent under the TCPA. Manual, non-autodialed contact and certain B2B contexts differ — consult counsel for your case.
How does DNC screening relate to TCPA?+
The TCPA backs the Do-Not-Call registry; screening numbers against DNC before calling helps you avoid contacting people who've opted out of telemarketing.
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