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VFAQ: Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) API
The Reassigned Numbers Database API (api_rnd) allows businesses, including telemarketers, to check if a phone number they have consent to contact has been disconnected and/or reassigned to a new user. It helps telemarketers ensure they are reaching the correct person and reducing the risk of non-compliance and potential legal penalties.
The FCC offers a 'safe harbor' that protects businesses from TCPA liability when a phone number is not flagged as disconnected during the query and later reported to be reassigned. This means fewer headaches, fewer fines, and a more secure way to run your campaigns.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires businesses in the U.S. to screen phone numbers against the National Do Not Call (DNC) list at least every 31 days. This helps avoid contacting newly registered numbers. Additionally, 13 states maintain ...
Phone numbers are often recycled and reassigned to new users after they've been inactive for some time. Most mobile carriers wait 30 to 90 days, while landline carriers often have a longer waiting period. That's why it's important to regularly verify ...
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When a phone number is disconnected, the carrier reassigns it to a new user after a set "cooling off" period of 45 to 90 days. Once reassigned, the new owner receives all calls and texts sent to that number, which may include messages intended for ...