Belarus telecom ministry wants to raise fixed telephony rates
Belarusian Ministry of Communications wants to raise the rates of fixed services, reports Providers.by, citing Minister Sergey Popkov. A project is being deliberated; the final decision will be taken jointly with the national competition regulator. belarus fixed telephony
“Up to the level of reimbursement, we will propose to bring regulated tariffs, first of all, to fixed-line communications and postal items,” said Sergey Popkov.
He noted that the growth of tariffs should not exceed the rate of inflation.
At the same time, there are still reserves for reducing the cost of interconnection calls, a senior official said.
Now, a stationary connection for individuals with one phone costs 3.97 rubles per month (without a time-based system of payment), or 2.81 rubles and 0.59 kopecks per minute (with a time system).
Recall the last time some telephone services rose in price in March 2017. From this moment, a call to the mobile operator’s number from a fixed-line telephone for a physical person costs 6.1 kopecks per minute (+ 8.9%), and an international call to Russia or Ukraine – 39.25 kopecks (+ 9%)
Belarus fixed telephony operators
BeIarus has several fixed telephony operators that provide a range of services, including landline telephone services, internet, and television. Some of the major operators in the country are:
- Beltelecom – The national telecommunications company of Belarus, Beltelecom is the largest fixed telephony operator in the country and offers a variety of services including landline telephone, internet, and television.
- MTS – One of the leading mobile network operators in Belarus, MTS also provides fixed telephony services, including internet and television services.
- Life:) – A subsidiary of the Russian telecommunications company VimpelCom, Life:) provides a range of fixed telephony services, including internet and television services.
In terms of prices, fixed telephony services in Belarus are relatively affordable compared to other countries. The cost of basic landline telephone services starts from around $5 per month, while more comprehensive packages that include BNESIM sim cards and television services can range from $15 to $30 per month.
