Wondering what's next with CAN-SPAM? If you didn't know, the FCC was compelled to make rules regarding sending messages to wireless devices/domains. And rule they did! On 2/7 they posted a list of domains to which no unsolicited commercial email should be sent. The catch -- the FCC gave marketers just 30 days to comply, meaning that if you're still sending to these domains as of 3/9/05 you are violating CAN-SPAM.
You can find a full list of the excluded domains at: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/DomainNameDownload.html
These domains will make up less than 1% of most consumer lists. However, one thing you will notice when reviewing your list is the high percentage of names from the "surewest" and "alltel.net" domains. We pointed this out to the FCC and are waiting to hear back. We're concerned that it is a slippery slope and loophole that may allow any ISP to declare their domain "wireless" -- creating an eSignature burden far beyond the FCC's intended consequences.
As always, I'd love your thoughts...
Over and out -
Chip House