I'd take a guess that most regulations are helpful - everything occasionally has downsides, especially if you game the system. For example: You probably don't

I'd take a guess that most regulations are helpful - everything occasionally has downsides, especially if you game the system. For example: You probably don't test a new can of paint for lead - thanks to regulation. I don't know the standards now, but telcos used to have consumer positive regulations as well. Like having to offer citizens of some states payment plans so they can afford their phone or regulated to apply payment certain ways to help avoid total phone disconnection (landlines here). Fines if phones weren't answered in good time. Some states had weak regulation about updating rural and poor areas as they do the profitable ones: Some countries still make sure this is done in a timely manner.