An upcoming Business Week article socks phone companies right in the kisser for their squelching of new technologies.

It’s been said by many before us but deregulation was supposed to be good for the marketplace. Instead, the phone companies gobbled each other up. A paucity of players limits the amount of competitive ideas. Less competition bodes ill for the consumer.

Which is why they need to make WiFi enabled Skype cellphones.

(Thanks to Philip!)

Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues.