TELECOMMUNICATIONS I

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The project consists of: (1) telephone exchange equipment, subscribers' distribution plant, including radio telephones, telephone apparatus, associated sites and buildings, modernization of the network and additions of about 80,000 additional subscribers' lines; (2) extensions to the long distance network (mainly microwave systems) by some 100,000 circuit miles; (3) new and replacement international UHF and VHF systems for services to Sumatra and Kalimantan; extension of international multiplexing and switching facilities; (4) connection of about 500 additional Telex and Gentex subscribers and extension of the public telegraph and leased circuit networks; and (5) construction of additional headquarters and stores buildings, purchase of vehicles and miscellaneous items.