PTC's Era network becomes the first in the country to offer 'real time' billing

Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa - operator of the Era mobile network, which has just topped 4.5 million users - will offer the opportunity of paying for calls in 'real time'. Existing charges for 30- or 60-second units will be replaced with a new system deemed more cost-effective for clients. The monthly fee for the service will be from zl 7.50 for business clients to zl 15 (plus VAT) for individuals. The offer is the first of its kind in this part of Europe. Era representatives stated that the new tariffs, if clients select them wisely, will mean savings of over 10% while at the same time causing a decrease in Era's average income per client. Experts highlight the fact that on other markets, introduction of such a system by one operator was swiftly followed by others. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B3) P.W.