FCC sets interim fees for Reassigned Numbers Database

The Federal Communication Commission has issued Public Notice DA 21-1240 announcing interim usage charges for the Commission's Reassigned Numbers Database (RND). Callers and caller agents will be able to use the Database to determine whether a telephone number has been reassigned from the consumer they intend to reach, thus allowing them to avoid calling consumers with reassigned numbers who may not wish to receive their call. The system is in beta test; the Database is expected to be available for full use on November 1, 2021.

The RND will offer six subscription tiers: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Jumbo. Those wishing to use the RND may sign up for a one-month subscription, a three-month subscription, or a six-month subscription. The RND Administrator expects to offer an annual subscription option in the future, as well.

The notice includes a table of each subscription size and duration. It ranges from $10 for a one-month subscription to the extra small tier (up to 1,000 queries) to $210,600 for a six-month subscription to the jumbo tier (up to 180 million queries).