PUC VOIP Decision?:
No, there's no decision, yet. But, Maria Gonzales reported that The San Pedro Sun recently received an email stating that their will be a media announcement this coming Monday publicizing the expected PUC decision on the subject of VOIP (voice over internet protocol) in Belize. Currently, BTL is blocking the software which many individuals and businesses use for their long distance communications. Stay tuned for the verdict.
New Phone Service for Ambergris Caye?:
President Tom Vidrine was recently contacted by a group which is looking into starting an all-wireless phone and internet service on the island. The process is in its infancy, but the Chamber supports any endeavor that improves the expensive and poor quality of communications on our island.