AT&T's BellSouth buyout plan worries many

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While some industry analysts worry that AT&T's eyes may have become bigger than its stomach in bidding for BellSouth, consumer groups fear that the deal will only lead to bigger profits for the telecommunications giant and lead to higher prices for phone users.


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