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South Korea to boost competition with fourth mobile operator
2015-05-29 09:49:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The South Korean government said it will select a fourth telecom carrier within the year in order to boost competition in a market dominated by SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus, the Korea Herald reported. The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning announced the plan as part of its reform bill on the nation's mobile network services. In order to lower entry barriers such as the initial investments and limited frequencies, the government plans to offer the new player priority in frequency allocation and allow it to build up a nationwide network in phases, not all at once. Market watchers expect a fourth player could eventually pull prices down for consumers. Potential candidates are expected to undergo a tough selection process as their failure to ensure a soft landing in the market could lead to huge social costs, including consumer damages. In order to further encourage competition, the government also plans to raise the market share of low-price service plans from the current 10 percent to 12 percent next year by offering incentives for service providers. Another key revision is the abolishment of the 25-year-old approval system of new service plans. Under the new bill, companies will be allowed to launch their new plans without approval so that they can respond to consumer demands immediately. The launch process that usually takes one or two months will be reduced to 15 days, during which the government will review possible consumer harm or antitrust issues.
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Focus - Is South Africa About to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21?
2015-05-28 16:52:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Last week, the South African government put up for public discussion proposed changes to the country's alcohol regulations. The 36-page Liquor Policy Review has caused a few ripples as it contends not only that alcohol producers and retailers should be made liable for drink-related damage to consumers but that the minimum drinking age should be increased from 18 to 21.
Preschool student dies in South Carolina bus crash
2015-05-27 19:36:00| American School & University
Bus and truck collide on road in Aiken County, S.C. read more
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South Portland NA | 6-9-15 | 2815 SW Barbur Blvd | PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE | EA 15- 163884
2015-05-26 20:17:10| PortlandOnline
PDF Document, 1,926kbCategory: Pre-Application Conferences
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Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg Unveil Solar Battery Project
2015-05-26 16:03:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg have unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. read more
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