Everything you need to know about phone & telecom debt in Louisiana: the statute of limitations is 3 years, garnishment is capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply to your case.
3 years
Statute of limitations (open/revolving accounts)
$500
Avg. phone & telecom debt in US
25% of disposable earnings
Garnishment limit
In Louisiana, phone & telecom debt falls under open/revolving accounts with a statute of limitations of 3 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Louisiana law.
Credit/Open
3 years
Written
10 years
Oral
10 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Louisiana-specific laws like the LA Unfair Trade Practices Act.
In Louisiana, the SOL for this debt type is 3 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for phone & telecom debt in Louisiana, garnishment is limited to: 25% of disposable earnings.
LA Unfair Trade Practices Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Louisiana-specific protections apply to your phone & telecom debt case:
All Louisiana Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
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