Dr Edmond Mansoor
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Overseas telephone rates could be reduced by as much as 50 percent with the end of the Cable and Wireless monopoly.
Minister responsible for Telecommunications, Dr Edmond Mansoor, has predicted that the cost of international calls from Antigua and Barbuda could drop by up to a half within months.
He says that’s because the exclusive monopoly on overseas calls enjoyed by Cable and Wireless, now trading as LIME, ends June 23.
He explains the expiration of Cable & Wireless’ license will give consumers more choice and could lead to a drop in rates of between 15 and 50 per cent.
Telecommunications Minister, Dr. Edmond Mansoor
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I’ve read the Agreement. Lime (C&W) Monopoly does not end by the time expiring. The Licence Agreement calls for an option to renew on like terms at the end of the term of the agreement. If either party wishes to end the agreement they are required to give the other party FIVE (5) years written notice.
The Minister has made these statements before but I’ve never heard him address these issues
1. Has the Government or LIME given the contractual notice not to renew the License Agreement?
2. If no Notice has been given has Lime waived it’s legal right to renew the License Agreement in writing?
3. If the Agreement is ending why are the Government, Digicel and Lime currently engaged in litigation over the validity of the agreement.
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Great points Fenor….too bad we’re not going to get an answer in this forum
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