Galicia's Phone Plague: 92% Still Get Spam Calls Despite New Laws

Galicia's Battle Against Unsolicited Calls: New Measures Fail to Silence the Phones Galicia, Spain, is facing an ongoing struggle with unsolicited commercial calls. Despite regulations implemented nearly two years ago, a recent consumer survey shows that 92% of users still receive these unwanted calls, with nearly 40% reporting a higher frequency than the previous year. The most frequent calls are from energy companies, followed by telecommunications and insurance firms. "Continuously, I'm annoyed," said one Galician resident interviewed for the report. Another added, "I'm sick of them." These comments reflect the widespread frustration felt by many Galicians. While new measures are in place to block calls from mobile phones and foreign numbers, their effectiveness remains questionable given the persistent problem. The situation highlights the challenges in regulating telemarketing and protecting consumers from intrusive calls. The hope is that the new measures will eventually prove effective, bringing some relief to the people of Galicia.