2001News

More costly to call Codetel cell phones

Calls made from residential and business phones to Codetel mobile phones now cost more. As of 1 August, the company has increased cellular phone charges by 18%. The minute now costs RD$2.95. The company said the adjustment was made to compensate for cost increases. Codetel is the leading vendor of mobile phones in the DR. In the DR, the person who makes the call pays for it.