Phone installation discounted

JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunications company PT Telkom has discounted new telephone installation in the Greater Jakarta area, Purwakarta and Serang by 53 percent, one of the firm's officials said.

Guntur Siregar, the head of the firm's Jakarta division, said on Sunday that in addition to the discounted installation, the company was also giving new customers 530 free pulses for long- distance direct dialing.

"Both the discount and the free pulses, which will be given to new customers who sign contracts and pay in cash between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, are intended to commemorate the country's 53rd post and telecommunications day," Guntur was quoted by Antara as saying.

The two services are being offered to businesses, households and social services, he said. (hhr)