Internet Kiosk Association formed

Internet Kiosk Association formed

YOGYAKARTA (JP): Almost 100 out of 160 Internet kiosks in
Yogyakarta established on Thursday an association called Internet
Kiosk Association of Yogyakarta (AWAYO) in a bid to avoid unfair
competition among them.

The association's chairman, Stephanus Edi Pambudi, said on
Friday that the burgeoning of Internet kiosks in the city had
brought about unhealthy competition as some kiosks offered very
low prices.

He said that the association had agreed to standardize prices
among its members, based on the technology they use.

Customers will pay Rp 3,500 per hour when using the Internet
with dial-up connection, while those who use wave LAN technology
and leased connection will be charged Rp 4,500 per hour. The
minimum price for Internet use with satellite technology is Rp
4,800, he said, adding that sanctions imposed on those violating
the commitment would be discussed later. (23)