Wednesday, 1 May 2013

[pakgrid] ICH Latest News...

 

Dear all,

 

ICH Agreement, which pertains to unreasonable increase in International incoming Calling Rates to Pakistan, has finally been axed by Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), and multi billion rupee penalties have been imposed on PTCL and the remaining 13 LDIs.

 

It is undoubtedly a historic decision but it would appear that this battle is far from over as the cartel of LDI Operators being led by PTCL, MoIT and PTA shall challenge the same before Courts of competent jurisdiction. However, that does not take away the fact this decision by the CCP will go a long way in establishing rule of law in Pakistan and would serve as a huge blow to all those engaged in anti-competitive practices.

 

It is extremely interesting to note that this entire legal battle has been fought by a medium sized Local Loop Operator, i.e. M/s Brain Telecommunication Limited through its management and legal team, single handedly against heavy weights of the industry. Brain Tel has been fighting for rule of law in the telecommunication sector as well as for citizens of Pakistan, since last October against all odds, which must be appreciated.

 

Since the implementation of the ICH regime, volumes of incoming international traffic have reduced significantly and a large chunk of the traffic has shifted to the grey market thus robbing the country of valuable foreign exchange.

 

 

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Basit Farooq Alvi (Director)

Brain Telecommunication Limited

730-Nizam Block Allama Iqbal Town Lahore 54570 Pakistan

UAN: 111222888 D: +92-423-2100102 Cell: +923008451444

UK Landline: +44-178-5800102 Fax: +92-423-2101010

E: basit@brain.net.pk W: www.brain.pk t: @bpk69

 

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