* Leba**n has cut phone call prices to boost consumption * Analysts say slow, costly internet inhibits growth * Telecoms big contributor to state revenues By Laila Bassam and Alexander Dziadosz BEIRUT, April 14 (Reuters) - Leba**n plans to lower internet prices and boost speed after cutting landline and mobile call prices by up to half this month to boost consumption and ease pressure on consumers, its telecoms minister said on Monday. A country of about 4 million people, Leba**n has some of the world's highest mobile phone service prices, but service is often spotty. Analysts say it has inhibited eco**mic growth at a time Leba**n is suffering from fallout of the war in neighbouring Syria, which hit tourism and investment. Telecommunications Minister Boutros Harb, who was appointed in February to a government formed after nearly a year of deadlock, said he was working to lower prices and improve quality to stimulate the eco**my more broadly.
04-15-2014, 01:18 AM
Leba**n to drop internet price after cutting phone rates -minister
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