Before deregulation of the telephone industry,

A. Cutthroat competition eliminated profits.
B. Telephone service prices were lower than after deregulation.
C. There were greater variety and quality of service than after deregulation.
D. The volume of long distance phone use was lower than after deregulation.


Answer: D

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