NTC approves gateway interconnection for telcos

The Philippines’ telecoms regulator the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has approved a move allowing telcos to interconnect their backhaul networks to cable landing facilities in the country. It is hoped the move will ultimately lead to lower communications fees for end users, by boosting competition among network operators. GMANews quotes NTC Director Edgardo Cabarrios as saying the circular will mandate a cable landing station to provide enough space which would allow new connections from backhaul operators. ‘If interconnection would require the... [read full story]