Are you curious about how the FCC is regulating AI in telemarketing? In this blog, we cover the key rulings from February and July 2024 on using AI-generated calls, texts, and other AI-driven tools.

Under the TCPA, telemarketers have long needed express written consent before using artificial or prerecorded voices. As of February 2024, this requirement now includes AI-generated voices—even those that sound natural or respond like a live person.

LEARN MORE: https://insights.searchbug.com/tcpa-rules-about-ai-voice-dad3cb36c65d
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AI Voice in Telemarketing: How the FCC Ruling Impacts TCPA Compliance

If your team handles outbound calls or texts, use this as a quick self-check to ensure you’re aligned with current compliance standards.

Here are the 9 common TCPA violations you should not ignore: https://insights.searchbug.com/nine-common-tcpa-violations-57e799d73b57
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9 Common TCPA Violations and How to Avoid These Mistakes

Let's answer this frequently asked question! Who exactly needs to comply with TCPA regulations? Any business that picks up the phone, sends texts, or automates outreach must pay attention. 📣

Here’s a breakdown of the types of businesses that fall under TCPA regulation — plus why and what to look out for.

📰LEARN MORE: https://medium.com/@searchbug/businesses-that-should-comply-with-tcpa-regulations-8ad5c9a5931f

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11 Businesses That Should Comply with TCPA Regulations

Outsourcing telemarketing work outside the U.S. has grown steadily over the last decade. But here's the catch. Even if you're contacting numbers outside of the U.S., TCPA still applies since you’re still calling U.S. numbers.

Learn more about TCPA Regulation for Offshore Call Centers in this blog: https://insights.searchbug.com/tcpa-compliance-for-offshore-call-centers-a35759929478
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Does TCPA Compliance Apply to Offshore Call Centers?

One of the most common TCPA violations is contacting someone without proper permission. 

If you’re planning to use auto-dialers, prerecorded messages, or send marketing texts, you need more than just an informal agreement. You need documented, provable permission.

Here’s what you need to know about written consent — and how to collect it properly.

LEARN MORE: https://insights.searchbug.com/what-is-express-written-consent-for-tcpa-f23a378fc287
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TCPA Written Consent: What It Is and How to Collect It the Right Way

Not every compliance disaster starts with a lawsuit. Some start quietly — with a single consumer, annoyed by a call they received, filing a complaint with the FTC. No court. No attorney. Just a form on a government site. 📵

That moment? It’s the calm before the storm.

Everyone, meet DNC Complainers! 📣

📰 LEARN MORE: https://insights.searchbug.com/tcpa-compliance-tip-about-dnc-complainers-fe0e15254970
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Why You Should Screen for DNC Complainers in Your TCPA Compliance Process

More numbers change hands than you might think. Recent data indicates that carriers reassign approximately 37 million U.S. phone numbers annually.

That’s an average of over 100,000 recycled numbers every single day.

So, here's what happens when a customer's phone number changes ownership or has been reassigned!

📰LEARN MORE:  https://insights.searchbug.com/what-happens-when-numbers-get-reassigned-a5409c75188d
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What Happens When Your Customer’s Phone Number Changes Ownership?

If you got a robocall from Credit One Bank or any of its affiliates during that time — whether you were a customer or not — you could be eligible for a payout. 🤑

Find out who are eligible for settlements in this blog!

📰READ MORE:  https://medium.com/@searchbug/credit-one-bank-tcpa-settlement-ea4f35a44a6c
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TCPA Violation: Credit One Bank Agreed to Pay $14 Million Settlement Claims

This post breaks down the most common wrong beliefs about TCPA that many businesses still follow today — and what the truth actually is. ✅

If you’re unsure whether your outreach is 100% safe, you’ll want to keep reading.

📰FIND OUT: https://insights.searchbug.com/ten-wrong-misconceptions-about-tcpa-ba5e8279089e

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Top 10 Wrong Misconceptions About TCPA That Put Businesses At Risk

Did you hear the news yet? If not, here’s an IMPORTANT update! ⚡

On July 22, TCPAWorld reported a new federal court ruling that could reshape how businesses view TCPA compliance.

Read more about this update that can be a game-changer for you: https://insights.searchbug.com/does-tcpa-dnc-cover-sms-0dd3d00f5c03
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Are SMS Messages Covered Under TCPA’s DNC Rule in 2025

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