Azerbaijan abolishes Internet fee

Azerbaijan abolishes Internet fee

Assa-Irada
29 Dec 04

BAKU

Internet subscribers will no longer have to pay 3,500 manats [70
cents] for using telephone lines, Minister of Communications and
Information Technology Ali Abbasov told reporters today.

Abbasov said that the ministry has already adopted a decision on this
matter. Under the decision, Internet providers will pay less money
for having their lines installed. This means that prices will no
longer depend on the speed of the Internet.

Abbasov said some providers are accusing the ministry of
monopolism. In this connection, the two state providers (Bakinternet
and Aztelekomnet) will be merged, he said.

The minister also said the reduced prices will apply to all providers,
which will enable them to compete freely.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress