The table of contents is available so you can see exactly what each report covers. Telecommunications The telecommunications infrastructure has been expanded and modernized recently, due to increased private sector participation. Each wireless loop service provider is expected to add 100,000 new lines by the end of 2000. In addition, four private companies provide 256,665 mobile phone connections. Private operators also provide radio paging, data communication, Internet service and satellite link-ups.
Private operators continue to expand and upgrade their services.
The privatization agreement included a provision to extend SLT s monopoly control over all the main international switches until 2002. This represents a backtracking by the Government on an earlier WTO commitment to eliminate the monopoly by 2000 and affects the competitiveness of other operators in the sector. The expansion in the telecommunications sector has provided impetus for the growth of information technology and for the development of Internet, email and e-commerce. In addition, computerized integrated banking services are provided in major towns and being expanded even to some rural areas. Enter a company name or a portion of the name.