What was NOT a result of the creation of the Do Not Call Registry by the FTC?

The creation of the Do Not Call Registry significantly impacted telemarketing practices, and the correct choice highlights an important aspect of its effects. Specifically, the assertion that honest telemarketers found it easier to reach customers is not accurate. Instead, the registry aimed to reduce the volume of unsolicited calls received by consumers, thereby filtering out a large number of telemarketing contacts.

As a result of the registry's implementation, there was a notable reduction in unwanted solicitations, which correspondingly increased consumer satisfaction with telemarketing—consumers appreciated the diminished disturbance from unsolicited calls. Additionally, telemarketing firms had to adjust their practices, leading to increased compliance with established regulations as they sought to align their tactics with consumer protections.

Thus, the implication that honest telemarketers found it easier to reach customers contradicts the very purpose of the Do Not Call Registry, which was to help consumers take control over the telemarketing calls they received, rather than facilitate easier access for telemarketers.