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After some investigation it seems I may have posted some inaccurate information. Cell phone numbers WERE NOT released to telemarketers but major wireless providers, with the exception of Verizon, plan to establish a 411 directory of customers cell phone numbers. At this time it is still illegal for telemarketers to call cell phones.

Not everyone is convinced that consumers' privacy will be adequately shielded, however, as evidenced by a privacy protection bill already introduced in Congress which would modify the plan to allow 411 callers to be directly connected to requested parties without the latter's phone numbers being given out. Lawmakers have yet to act on the legislation.

The fact still remains you will be charged for telemarketing calls so its remains a good idea to add your cell phone numbers as well as home phone numbers.