The national registry generally does not apply to genuine business-to-business calls, which is the one real carve-out B2B callers have. It does not extend to the TCPA’s rules on automated dialling, nor to state registries with their own coverage.
Related terms
TCPA
Federal law restricting calls and texts to wireless numbers, with statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per violation.
Mini-TCPA
A state-level analogue to the federal TCPA, frequently with its own definitions, restrictions and private right of action.
Suppression list
A list of contacts that must be excluded from outreach — opt-outs, complaints, known litigators, existing customers.