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telecommunications operator ‘3 ‘has recently launched an international call services technology-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). They were optimistic with the tariff and the capabilities of this technology.

The most tantalizing of these services is the supply side claimed the charge. In fact, there is a call destination charge cheaper rates than local conversation.

Explained Suresh Reddy, Chief Commercial Officer of PT Hutchison CP Telecom, it is because the technology used for international services is different from the 3 usual, because of using VoIP. “If the local rate has its own rules of BRTI (Indonesian Telecommunication Regulation Agency),” he said.

Although no mention of numbers, Suresh was convinced by the potential market for Indonesia international calls. The expatriates, families who have relatives who work or school and overseas businessmen to target markets ‘3 ‘.

Then what of the ability? Hermansjah Haryono, Deputy General Manager of Product Marketing said HCPT, which was adopted VoIP technology ‘3 ‘is ready to handle customer calls spike. “VoIP technology is stable, just try to prove it,” he said while talking with several reporters at Nan Xiang Resto, Pacific Place Jakarta, Thursday evening (16/10/2008).

Furthermore from regulation, they are also optimistic that the technology he uses does not violate the rules of the regulator. They even admitted that BRTI already know ‘3 ‘have adopted VoIP for its international services.

“The five digit code to use this service (01,089-ed.) Is equivalent to VoIP,” said Hermansjah. Even so, continued Suresh, if regulators eventually will prohibit the use of VoIP, they will follow the rule.