Telecom deregulation distrust palpable: Poll

VANCOUVER – A new Angus Reid survey shows Canadians are pretty split when it comes to their opinions on their telecom service and the effects of recently announced deregulation of many local markets. The survey, done between August 10 and 13th says 52% of Canadians think deregulation will drive cost of phone services up and 46% think deregulation will not mean improved local phone services. Canadians are split over whether deregulation will ultimately benefit consumers in the end (41% agree it will, 42% disagree), says the company's press release. Instead, half of respondents (50%) agree that it is best for...