tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post272903097097851289..comments2023-06-17T07:07:35.806-07:00Comments on Belize Watch: The Business Tax: The Best of Bad PolicyBelize Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01919969316416494730noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-9030212573702861712008-12-12T21:42:00.000-08:002008-12-12T21:42:00.000-08:00" Nevertheless, I have spoken with two individuals..." Nevertheless, I have spoken with two individuals - one working for BTL, the other for Speednet - and they both attest to the competitive rate theory" <BR/>I still beg to disagree ...... BTL doesn't come close to being competitive either in service or rates .... e.g. their so called 'high speed internet of one meg is a joke: one meg is no longer considered 'high speed' and BTL does NOT deliver Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-6508825560239307942008-12-12T19:19:00.000-08:002008-12-12T19:19:00.000-08:00With regard to the last Anonymous comment, I have ...With regard to the last Anonymous comment, I have been trying to acquire a comparison table to show Belize's competitive rates vis a vis the Caribbean but I have been unable to secure one. When I do, however, I will be sure to post it here. Nevertheless, I have spoken with two individuals - one working for BTL, the other for Speednet - and they both attest to the competitive rate theory.<BR/><BR/Democrateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040973779936847990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-89338099180021872912008-12-12T15:43:00.000-08:002008-12-12T15:43:00.000-08:00"we enjoy the benefits of two fierce competit..."we enjoy the benefits of two fierce competitors" - not if you are a landline user.<BR/><BR/>"...telecommunications industry has done wonders for ability to communicate..." - yes they have, but surely BTL and SMART have both just followed other international trends. Just like their "innovative ideas" - they aren't breaking new ground here, nor spending fortunes Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-33926087814668802322008-12-12T15:34:00.000-08:002008-12-12T15:34:00.000-08:00"and have been able to keep rates competitive comp..."and have been able to keep rates competitive compared to other Caribbean countries" ...... Facts, please .... cold facts, like comparison tables of prices, profitability rates, etc ,,,, try Barbados and Panama, not to mention Jamaica and St. Lucia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-31206628220618575392008-12-12T15:18:00.000-08:002008-12-12T15:18:00.000-08:00Their Net Profits have been exorbitant, I admit, l...Their Net Profits have been exorbitant, I admit, let us be fair. Our telecom companies are not like the oil companies, who for the past several years made exorbitant net profits yet still managed to charge high prices for oil. Our telecom companies have been making high profits, have been paying high taxes and have been able to keep rates competitive compared to other Caribbean countries. My mainDemocrateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040973779936847990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786533243646969089.post-25131643135057901602008-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:002008-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00I agree that there has been a lot of smoke and twi...I agree that there has been a lot of smoke and twisted logic if not out right lies on both sides. Let's stay with the facts: what is the rate of NET PROFIT to Sales, Rate of Return on Capital Invested, over the last few years! .... real facts not convulted ones made to fit a preconceived objectives. THis much I know, BTL's service sucks, BIG TME! and its rates, despite recent reductions, is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com