APCC in the News

Telecoms Coalition Formed To Compete Against Large Carriers
Straits Times

Wednesday 15th September, 2004

Even while it is fending off a legal attack by SingTel, StarHub is gearing up for future fights with the Republic's incumbent telco by joining hands with other telcos in the region. (PDF)

Industry majors push for Asian regulatory benchmarks
Communications Global

Wednesday 15th September, 2004

A group of high-profile global companies including AT&T, BT and MCI has launched a new coalition in Asia, aiming to foster a uniform regional approach to national telecoms regulation and improve conditions for competitive carriers. Executives said the Asia Pacific Carriers Coalition would publish a regional regulatory scorecard and work to open doors for foreign companies in China and India. (PDF)

Carriers unite for wider market access
South China Morning Post

Wednesday 15th September, 2004

Ten global and regional telephone companies have formed a coalition to press Asian governments for greater access to national telecommunications markets.

Telcos unite in fight for fair prices
Hong Kong Standard

Wednesday 15th September, 2004

Several leading telecom operators including Britain's Cable & Wireless, AT&T and StarHub have formed a regional coalition to attack anti-competitive pricing.

Telecom Giants Unite to Lobby For Opening of Markets in Asia
Wall Street Journal

Tuesday 14th September, 2004

Several global telecommunications companies, upset about regulatory hurdles they say are impeding competition in fast-growing Asian telecom markets, are forming a new industry group to push for more liberalization of the region's telecom sector, according to people involved in the plan.