Belarus national PTO to raise broadband, IPTV rates

Belarusian national fixed line operator Beltelecom plans to raise the cost of some of its services from 18 January, Telecompaper reports without citing its sources. Under the increase the average cost of Beltelecom’s ‘byfly’ branded internet services will rise by 9.7%, while the typical cost of its Zala IPTV product line will increase by 10.0%. A similar average hike is being applied to the incumbent’s fixed telephony calls to mobile networks, while rates of local telephony value added services (VAS), some hosting services, and other products will also increase.