“Operators register declines on their main segment, that of business users. Corporate clients are doing their best to cut expenses. Thus, operators are now looking for opportunities, other markets on which they can develop, in order to raise or ensure their revenue,” Marinescu told Business Standard.
The official said that the data transport and data storage markets are two possible options. “Based on what operators are saying, there has been no slowdown yet, but they are afraid for the future. Options do not refer only to internet transportation. Many operators, even small ones in terms of coverage, have established data centers for storage, and they have very good services. Others are trying to enter various niches in order to ensure additional clients,” Marinescu added.
Romtelecom, the largest landline phone service provider on the local market, recently announced it will provide peering and interconnection services for internet service providers, direct competitors of the company’s internet division, Clicknet, thus entering a market estimated by players to be worth several million euro.
