
47 U.S.C. § 227 (TCPA) Explained: Robocalls & Texts
Plain-English guide to 47 U.S.C. § 227, the TCPA: what robocall, text, and fax rules require, the autodialer definition after Duguid, and lawsuit damages.
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Plain-English guide to 47 U.S.C. § 227, the TCPA: what robocall, text, and fax rules require, the autodialer definition after Duguid, and lawsuit damages.

TCPA statutory damages run $500 to $1,500 per violation. See how courts count violations, recent real settlements, and the FCC's consent-rule status.

What the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 227) covers: consent rules, the Do Not Call Registry, the recording-disclosure nuance, and damages.