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TELEPHONE and internet service had not been a priority for over three decades preceding the change of government in October 1992,when the new government, and President Dr Cheddi Jagan took over the reins of the telecommunication sector which was divested by the PNC. The primary characteristics of the telephone situation in Guyana included over- crowded lines, pent-up demand of telephone service and increasing levels of no telephone in the country. All of this occurred with the divestment of the telecommunication sector although an ambitious programme was enunciated in which Guyanese were publicly assured that they would have a reliable and efficient service. In fact, the new development plan after 22 years yielded little or no impact on the telephone and internet services needs of the county of Essequibo.
An evaluation of the nature and forms of telephone service in Essequibo for over 22 years would lead to the conclusion that there had been no recognisable telephone policy and programme in place, by the management and technicians to solve my telephone problems .While it is true that the telecommunication sector is facing a full range of unprecedented challenges, Guyanese believe in the importance of working cooperatively with government to produce safer, reliable and efficient services.
The kind of status quo thinking embodied in GT&T plans is a surefire recipe for further market–share erosion among the companies that choose to fight change. The constant failure to rectify some simple problems within the sector now calls for competition–whether Asian, American or European-will result in new technologies, better products and wider choices for Guyanese consumers. The time of relying on antiquated excuses has long passed.
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company gets away with murder; it offers a crummy service while it inflated our dollars and then has the gall to tax you on your non-existent real return. Lest I be misunderstood, let me say clearly that I am not against divestment and privatization in principle, but I do not believe that it should in every instance, be the first or only option .Let me add also that I am not against private enterprise.
I welcome private, local and foreign investment and private initiative which bring much benefit to workers in creating jobs, improving skills and advancing both workers and the country’s welfare.
An evaluation of the nature and forms of telephone service in Essequibo for over 22 years would lead to the conclusion that there had been no recognisable telephone policy and programme in place, by the management and technicians to solve my telephone problems .While it is true that the telecommunication sector is facing a full range of unprecedented challenges, Guyanese believe in the importance of working cooperatively with government to produce safer, reliable and efficient services.
The kind of status quo thinking embodied in GT&T plans is a surefire recipe for further market–share erosion among the companies that choose to fight change. The constant failure to rectify some simple problems within the sector now calls for competition–whether Asian, American or European-will result in new technologies, better products and wider choices for Guyanese consumers. The time of relying on antiquated excuses has long passed.
The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company gets away with murder; it offers a crummy service while it inflated our dollars and then has the gall to tax you on your non-existent real return. Lest I be misunderstood, let me say clearly that I am not against divestment and privatization in principle, but I do not believe that it should in every instance, be the first or only option .Let me add also that I am not against private enterprise.
I welcome private, local and foreign investment and private initiative which bring much benefit to workers in creating jobs, improving skills and advancing both workers and the country’s welfare.
