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For June, 2009

More political support for TtR

Posted by Tom Hall on 30th Jun 2009

Mark Durkan, leader of the SDLP in Northern Ireland, has put his name to the ever-growing list of MPs supporting the Terminate the Rate campaign. In a post on the SDLP’s site, he explains what MTRs are, before giving the following statement:
“Indeed, I have now signed the campaign’s online petition at www.terminatetherate.org and would encourage [...]



International support for TtR

Posted by Nick White on 24th Jun 2009

From Nick White, EVP of INTUG the global telecom users group:
INTUG , the international telecoms users group, welcomes the Terminate the Rate campaign and would like to see similar initiatives elsewhere in the world. Business users of telecoms are particularly irritated by the impact of high termination rates. Trade relies on cross-border communications over fixed [...]


Steve Weller from Uswitch on Mobile Termination Rates

Posted by Tom Hall on 23rd Jun 2009

An extract from the recent Dispatches programme featuring Steve Weller from Uswitch, outlining exactly what Mobile Termination Rates are, and who would benefit if they were reduced:

What do you think of what Steve has to say? Sign the petition to add your name to the growing list of those in favour of reducing MTRs.


Small business owners support the Terminate the Rate campaign

Posted by Tom Hall on 22nd Jun 2009

David Miles has posted on his Chimble blog about the FSB’s support for the Terminate the Rate campaign. As an owner of a small business (and member of the Federation of Small Businesses), he finds most of the calls he makes are to mobile numbers, and the bills reflect this.
He says:
In today’s economic climate it [...]



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