ICT claims there are irregularities in CAT Telecom, True Corp deals (Thailand)
According to reports, Anudith Nakornthap, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Minister, said that Thailand’s Ministry has found irregularities in deals between state-owned CAT Telecom PCL and True Corp. PCL that paved the way for the two firms to offer third-generation mobile services. He added that the two companies failed to comply with the relevant legislation while signing the contracts.
He said that the ministry will send its findings to the state’s anti-graft body, which will decide whether to take legal steps. However, he said that the contracts are still binding until the case is filed and the court rules otherwise.
As per reports, True Corp. signed a 15-year deal with CAT Telecom in January 2011. The deal enabled True Corp to install a 3G network on CAT’s High Speed Packet Access network, in exchange for the right to resell the service via its Real Move unit.
New players enter the mobile market in New Zealand
The mobile phone market is in for a shake up with three new players on the scene.
Orcon Internet, Compass Communications, and the Australian-based M2 Telecommunications have signed wholesale agreements to use the Vodafone network.
M2 currently has a fixed-line agreement with Telecom and is using Vodafone wholesale for its mobile offerings.
Vodafone’s Commercial Development Manager, Tom Chignall, says the company is not scared of the new competition to which it has opened itself up. He says Vodafone has also had inquiries from Internet Service Providers.
One of the mobile phone newcomers, Orcon Internet, hopes to be running by Christmas or early next year.
Its General Manager, Scott Bartlett, says he has no idea how big a market share it might be able to corner. The news deals double the number of mobile operators – joining established players Telecom, Vodafone and TelstraClear. Ernie Newman of the Telecommunication Users Association says consumers can reasonably hope for price cuts closing the gap with costs in
Australia.
Source- http://tvnz.co.nz
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