The National Do Not Call Registry was established to regulate which type of entities?

The National Do Not Call Registry was specifically established to regulate telemarketers, which includes businesses that make unsolicited calls to individuals for the purpose of promoting goods or services. This registry was created to protect consumers from unwanted solicitations and give them the ability to opt out of receiving these types of calls.

Telemarketers are required to check the registry to avoid contacting numbers listed on it, ensuring compliance with the regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This measure helps minimize harassment and protects consumers' privacy.

While insurance companies might engage in telemarketing, they are not the primary focus of this regulation. Similarly, direct mail services and online marketers operate under different rules, specifically regarding written correspondence and digital communications, rather than unsolicited phone calls. Thus, the registry’s primary aim is to curb the practices of telemarketers.