Entry Obstacles in the Telecommunications Market

In Costa Rica, companies that try to enter the market complain about the requirements imposed by the Telecommunications Superintendent.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

MiPunto publishes in its website: "The companies R&H International Telecom and Intertel Worldwide said that the requirements set by the Supervision of Telecommunications are "excessive,” after the regulating entity asked them for additional information in their proposals this week.

One of the criticisms is the requirement to indicate the points of interconnection with other networks, in a country where only one exists, that of the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE, a state company)... "

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The first six companies to compete with state-run ICE in the telecommunications market have been authorized in Costa Rica.

The Superintendency of Telecommunications (Sutel) gave the green light to allow the companies to offer telephone over IP and Internet services.

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The companies R&H International Telecom, Icann and InterTel Worldwide have requested authorization to enter the telecommunications market.

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