Fixed-line monopoly Czech Telecom began offering long-distance calls over the Internet on Wednesday below rates offered by local mobile phone operators in similar programs.
Published:
25 March 2000 y., Saturday
Telecom_s mobile phone unit Eurotel and its main competitor RadioMobil currently offer long-distance Internet calls at below the monopoly_s fixed-line rates.Telecom Sales and Marketing Director Kamil Cermak told a news conference the new service willincorporate a system from American based Ursus Telecom allowing Internet calls to 13 countries. Telecom said it was not considering lowering its present fixed-line tariffs.
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