On 2007-10-14, Scott <how.do@you.do> wrote:
> Michael Wise <no@spam.invalid> wrote in
> news:no-0D3431.15213914102007@c-61-68-245-199.per.connect.net.au:
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>> Are you saying the letter VZW themselves sent out [see link above] is
>> a hoax?
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> I'll go out on a limb and say it's a hoax. CPNI laws require that
> telecommunications companies use an 'opt-in' program, not a an 'opt-out'
> program to use information in this manner. Verizon would be well aware of
> these regulations and would not be willing to pay the fines for such a
> brazen violation.

Here's what the FCC says:

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/phoneaboutyou.html

Both "opt-in" and "opt-out" are allowed.

Dennis Ferguson