MANILA, Philippines – The networks of Globe Telecom and Bayan Telecommunications (BayanTel) are now 100% interconnected in all areas both companies serve in the Philippines, following their link-up in Northern and Western Samar.
The commercial activation of local interconnection between Globelines, Globe’s wireline service and Bayantel for Northern and Western Samar took effect last week (December 10, 2010). This means that their subscribers can now call each other locally without having to pay long-distance rates.
The two telcos have common operation areas in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Iloilo, Cebu, Eastern Samar, Negros Occidental, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Sorsogon.
“We are happy to be fully interconnected with another telecom firm for the good of residents and businesses,” remarked Melvin Santos, Head for National Carrier Relations of Globe Telecom. “Even industry competitors can work together to serve public interest and spur the domestic economy with cost-effective services.”
Earlier, Globe declared it wants more interconnection agreements with rival phone firms to reach more subscribers and spur development in key growth areas outside the National Capital Region.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) mandates compulsory interconnection of authorized public carriers under Republic Act 7925. The objective is to create a universally accessible and fully integrated nationwide network to encourage more infrastructure investments from the private sector to benefit consumers.
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