Telecoms watchdog Ofcom yesterday ruled that mobile phone operators must cap the prices they charge each other for connecting calls from other networks. I applaud this move and believe it signifies the beginning of the end for the mobile operator cartels.
Pundits reckon that the saving passed onto customers will be a massive… £8 per year. This ‘huge’ saving is too little.
For too long mobile operators have been able to charge customers whatever they feel they can get away with instead of what it costs them to run. This ruling by Ofcom is a move in the right direction but there is far more that can be done. The next step is for action to be taken so that the operators cut the costs on:
- SMS
- Roaming
- International Calls
- Termination costs
Why is it that Rebtel can deliver a free service to call mobiles internationally when there is only 30 of us and yet mobile operators, who have a vast pool of resources can’t (or should I say won’t) offer the same service.
How can it be right that if I want to speak to someone in Spain, it is cheaper to fly there with a budget airline like Ryanair and talk to them face-to-face rather than have a 10 minute call from my mobile.
So congrats to Ofcom for getting the ball rolling. I am proud that companies like Rebtel are leading the charge at bringing value back to the customer. Operators beware – change your ways before it’s too late.
Technorati Tags: VoIP, mVoIP, Rebtel, Ofcom, Mobile Operator Cartels, Voice 2.0
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