Making the Right Call: PSC Hosting Workshop on Autodialer Compliance
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will host an informational workshop focused on autodialer and robocall tools and the regulations on their use in the state.
The workshop is designed to educate candidates, political parties, campaign consultants and other organizations that use automatic dialing-announcing devices –commonly known as “autodialers” – about the rules, restrictions and best practices that apply under PSC authority. Calls placed with autodialers play recorded messages and are colloquially referred to as “robocalls.”
The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. It is open to the public, and available to join in the following ways:
• In person: In the Commission Hearing Room located on the third floor of the
Atrium Building, 1200 N St., in downtown Lincoln
• Online: Via Webex at https://sonvideo.webex.com/meet/PSCWebex
• By phone: Call (408) 418-9388 and use access code 2485 596 7539
PSC staff will provide attendees with an overview of Nebraska’s laws related to autodialed and pre-recorded messages, as well as guidance on avoiding common compliance pitfalls that trigger complaints. With the 2026 election season nearing, political campaigns and interest groups considering using autodialers are urged to attend the session.
Autodialers play a role in the way many campaigns communicate with the public,” said Cullen Robbins, director of the PSC’s Telecommunications Department. “We want to help candidates operate responsibly and within the law during the upcoming election cycle. This workshop is an opportunity to promote transparency, consumer protection and good communications practices.”
In addition to a presentation from PSC staff, the event will include time for participants to ask questions. Advance questions can be directed to Robbins at (402) 471-3101.
More information about autodialers is available on the PSC website at https://psc.nebraska.gov/auto-dialer-information.