Introduced
by
To prohibit a cell phone company from providing the cell phone number of a subscriber to a directory assistance service without first obtaining written consent from the subscriber. Reportedly, discussions are under way among cell phone companies regarding the creation of a nationwide directory that customers could access by dialing 4-1-1.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To add a provision allowing a customer who has given permission to have his or her cell phone number listed in a directory to revoke the consent, prohibit phone companies from charging for this, and requiring the phone company to remove the customer's number from future editions of the directory.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
