Posted By
Najib
Feb 13, 2019 03:22
Just in case you hear new promises about providing all Lebanese with 24/7 electricity, that's not going to happen anytime soon. The truth is if the government adopts TODAY the comprehensive roadmap to support the 2010 Ministry of Energy and Water’s plan, we won't get 24/7 electricity before 2024 and that will depend on the projected demand for power over the coming years. According to estimates, Lebanon has an energy shortfall of 1.5 gigawatts .…
Posted By
Najib
Feb 13, 2019 05:43
The 90-days period set by the Telecom Ministry to register smartphones purchased from abroad has elapsed and people are starting to get messages asking them to settle their customs fees at LibanPost to avoid blocking the device. These new measures were adopted by the previous Telecom Minister Jarrah back in September yet the customs are still unclear until the hour. A friend was was forced to pay $28.6 on an iPhone 6S while another paid…
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