MARSHALL IS: Internet crash prompts moves to privatise telecom

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Updated September 17, 2007 15:59:51

In the Marshall Islands, legislation has been introduced into parliament to break up the government monopoly on telecommunitcations. The move comes after a series of internet and email failures caused outrage amongst business people, teachers and people trying to surf the web from home.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Jack Niedenthal, President of the Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce

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