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Deregulation Trend Lowers Some Prices, Raises Frustration

NPR | By Scott Horsley

Published December 31, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

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Consumers see prices fall as the airline and telecommunication industries deregulate. But growing competition also brings new hassles, such as poor customer service and increased telemarketing. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.