Thank you, again, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, whenever there is competition, the competitors normally sharpen their pencils and try to become competitive in the area of providing programs and services, in this case telephone services to the residents of the Northwest Territories. Within our small communities, we have high cost operations and without having long distance competition in there as well as the local services, there might be a problem. NorthwesTel is here. It is already established. Depending on what happens, when this competition comes in, they are in a very good position having been here already. Knowing the system, they may be in a position to be competitive. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Question 557-13(5): Telecommunication Services In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 557-13(5): Telecommunication Services In The Nwt
Question 557-13(5): Telecommunication Services In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 26th, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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