Over 157 million consumers depend on the Do-Not-Call list to keep annoying telemarketers away. Those consumers can now enjoy more freedom from telemarketers than before. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which administers the list, has announced it will be extended indefinitely.

Is there a rule or a law that requires electric utilities and local phone companies to show up for repairs when they say they will?

Dear Consumer Advisor, I get so frustrated every time I have to call my utility company! The phone menu rarely offers what I want and never seems to lead to a real live human being. Is there any way to avoid the endless phone menu and connect with someone who can actually help me? Sincerely, Wanna Person

TURN advises consumers to think twice about the cost of Wirepro, which have recently gone up. Inside wire rarely break. For most customers, inside wire insurance is not worth the money, especially at $5.00 per month.

Dear Consumer Advisor, What is bundled service, and why is AT&T constantly sending me glossy advertisements for it? ? Do I have to buy a package of services from them, and will it be cheaper if I do? Signed, Happily Unbundled

Beware of these two phone company practices!

TURN tells the San Diego Tribune that high data charges are all-too-familiar, and warns that cell carriers don't give customers courtesy calls similar to credit cards or banks before letting the charges accrue.