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Bolivia: Potential for subsidized service in rural areas Print E-mail
Friday, 18 May 2007
The Bolivian government and the incumbent operator Entel could cooperate to offer subsidized telecommunications services in remote regions.

Waldo López, president of the local association of economists, Colegio Nacional de Economistas (CNE), said Entel could offer a special rate, subsidized by the state, for internet and telephony services in rural and low-income areas that are traditionally not profitable.

The government owns 47% of Entel while 50% is owned by Telecom Italia subsidiary Euro Telecom Internacional. The government is currently negotiating the nationalization of Entel.

Source: Cellular-News - WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News.