ETB posts 25% revenue hike; EPM makes loss of COP8.94 billion

Fixed line telco ETB has reported a 25.8% jump in 2005 sales to COP1.74 trillion (USD759 million). The rise was a result of an increase in access charges (up COP90 billion year-on-year), and basic monthly charges, which increased by COP40 billion. Partner company EPM-Bogota, meanwhile reported a loss of COP8.94 billion in 2005.