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Dish Network Violated Do-Not-Call 57 Million Times

Posted by samzenpus on from the please-stop-calling dept.

lightbox32 writes Dish Network has been found guilty of violating the Do Not Call list on 57 million separate occasions. They were also found liable for abandoning or causing telemarketers to abandon nearly 50 million outbound telephone calls, in violation of the abandoned-call provision of the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule. Penalties for infringing on the Do Not Call list can be up to a whopping $16,000 for each outbound call.

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  1. Re:Let's forgive Dish and move on by phoenix_V · · Score: 3, Informative

    I'm sorry, I don't get it.

    You seem to be implying that I should care that you, an admitted telemarketer, might be put out of a job along with four others.

    I just don't understand your position.

    I believe his post indicates he is an installer, not a telemarketer. Huge difference as he would be the guy climbing on the roof for people who do want DISH's service.

  2. Re:Suitable Penalties Need To Be Given by nedlohs · · Score: 4, Informative

    Dish's market cap is $34 billion. If they fine them $16,000 for of the 57 million calls then Dish certainly won't be making anymore...