Digicel Guyana has implemented its announced rate reduction for overseas calling, although the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), which is responsible for regulation, was not informed of the move.
A source from within the telecoms company disclosed yesterday that Digicel’s lawyers were considering the matter with a view to determining the next steps. “The new rates [up to 88 percent reduced] have been implemented as at 18:00 hours on Tuesday,” said the source.
The PUC confirmed that it has not been approached by Digicel about the new rates and this led to the PUC requesting information of Digicel about the move to lower rates. “There was no application by Digicel Guyana. We are
