THE Management of E-Networks, one of Guyana’s private cable and internet providers, has rubbished an article by the Kaieteur News which appeared in its December 11 edition, purporting that the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) loses “millions of dollars each year as a result of cable operators… utilising its poles countrywide without paying a dime.” 

In a press release seen by this publication, E-Networks challenged the allegations making reference to four such License Agreements that exist between the companies embroiled in the KN article.
“These License Agreements, dating from January 2012, grant use of utility poles by E-Networks Inc.,” the release said, specifying that these agreements are operative in Georgetown and the East Coast of Demerara. This arrangement is not free of charge, as was reported by the Kaieteur News but happens “in exchange for a rental fee – a sum to the tune of millions of dollars paid by E-Networks.”
“Such Agreements have been honoured and upheld by both parties, and further negotiations are even underway for the extension of the coverage area,” the release added, while noting that payments for such an agreement exist until May 2016.
E-Networks is adamant that the existence of these legally binding arrangements refutes the untrue and baseless allegations made against the company by the Kaieteur News article, which has undoubtedly caused a negative perception of the company in the public eye.