Strong action recommended for telecoms reform

[AdLo]

http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0510111600.asp?S=Business&A=BUS&O=FPLEAD

Stakeholders have the opportunity to present written reports to the department within the next two weeks. Speaking to ITWeb, Padayachie also said ministerial declarations would be made within a month. “There will not be another colloquium,” he said. “It's time to take action.”

I hope he's right.

 

[bwana]

Bravo Mr Padayachie

Why should it be unthinkable that certain local calls should be free? Why should it be unthinkable that there should be no monthly rental on the telephone?” he asked.

Now take the ball and run with it!

 

[Peter7]

Why should it be unthinkable that certain local calls should be free? Why should it be unthinkable that there should be no monthly rental on the telephone?” he asked.

Go all the way! I hope Mr Padayachie gets aggrevated by the industry players defending their pricing and service levels! Sounds like he should be the minister of the DoC.

 

[Dastrix]

The report recommends that Telkom roll-out infrastructure to provide universal service and be subsidised for uneconomic lines. However, Telkom will not be in a position to determine what lines can be classed as uneconomic

Could this be leading to the ICASA report of no additional line charges for ADSL? I bet Telkom will squeal!

 

[ShaunSA]

Ministerial declarations within a month? Wow. Seems like Mr P has somefing up his sleeve. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?