Kaztranscom is the second main-line communication operator in Kazakhstan

/REUTERS, Almaty, December 7, 04/ - Kaztranscom, which is controlled by the state oil and gas holding Kazmunaygas, has received the license for rendering services of international and intercity communication, monopoly for which belonged till present to Kazakhtelecom, says Kaztranscom. In 2004 a new law about communication took effect in Kazakhstan, it provides the gradual liberalization of the market. 50% of Kazakhtelecom belong to the state. "We position ourselves as an operator for operators", - said deputy general director of Kaztranscom Askar Yerzhanov at the press-conference on Tuesday. As he says, rendering main-line communication services for mobile operators and internet-providers, Kaztranscom plans to offer lower tariffs than Kazakhtelecom does, however "there will be no damping". [2004-12-07]