France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

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Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.

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BBC Published 11 August 2026

NYT Published 11 August 2026

Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.

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