By NEIL HARTNELL

Tribune Business Editor

THE BAHAMAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY'S (BTC) proposed 35 cents per call charge for accessing directory inquiries is higher than the average 32.64 cents per call obtained in a benchmarking exercise featuring other Caribbean jurisdictions in which its majority shareholder operates.

Unveiling the public consultation on BTC's proposed charges, the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) criticised the newly-privatised carrier for the "paucity of information" it provided to justify the fee or the costs it incurred in providing the service.

Research provided by BTC showed the 35 cents per call charge was above the average ...

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