Well, it’s now official. The US has just launched the National Do-Not Call Registry. News source: http://www.cnn.com/2003/ALLPOLITICS/06/27/do.not.call/index.html

Consumers can sign up online at http://www.donotcall.gov or by phone west of the Mississippi River — 1-888-382-1222 — for the registry, managed by the FTC. Nationwide registration by phone will be available next month.