Telecom law outrage
Cambodia’s telecom sector is outraged over a draft law handed down by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) on Wednesday, which details a government plan to assert control over the industry. In what is being labeled an “unprecedented, draconian” effort to nationalise the industry, the draft law states that no company can both operate infrastructure assets, such as antenna towers and underground cables, and also provide services, such as mobile and data plans. If the draft law is approved, telecom companies that opt to retain their retail operations will be forced to sell off their infrastructure assets and rely on government-controlled infrastructure providers. …
Eddie Morton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/telecom-law-outrage
