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0 pointsHavoc1y ago0 comments

For which countries is this true?

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Definitely not France. The STOP message is ignored. They also created a global “block” list that you can subscribe to. This list is handled by an advertising company…

mathw1y ago

French mobile networks are having a bit of a clampdown at the moment. My employer sends SMS to France and they've been absolutely on the warpath if they think you're not respecting STOP and CONTACT messages.

aqfamnzc1y ago

What is CONTACT?

jeremyjh1y ago

Its true in the US; its mandated by law that they comply.

jbaber1y ago

Wait. Really? I had no idea this is true. You're saying there's a US law that means replying STOP is intercepted by verizon/T-mobile/etc. and the sender never has to see it?

mcluck1y ago

While it's true that they must comply with the STOP message, I'm not finding any proof that it must be intercepted before reaching the business.

https://www.cullenllp.com/blog/fcc-adopts-new-tcpa-opt-out-r...

yborg1y ago

This is not correct, I've worked with an app that had to handle SMS opt-out and we received the STOP message.

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rascul1y ago

I don't know if it's true either. I often get confirmations from the same number that I want to stop.

adastra221y ago

If it is sent as an actual SMS, yes. Not if it goes through Apple messages or whatever.

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