LOWER interconnection charges will benefit both consumers and telcos but more needs to be done to improve the outlook for the Philippine telecommunications environment, a Fitch Group unit said.

“On balance, a new entrant would provide the best incentive for improving service quality and accessibility of telecoms services,” BMI Research said as it noted continued delays for the entry of a challenger to the Globe-PLDT duopoly.

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