Astana. January 13. Kazakhstan Today - Consolidated income of JSC Kazakhtelecom for 2008 totaled 164 billion 390 million KZT and increased by 3 % in comparison with 2007, the agency reports citing the press service of JSC Kazakhtelecom. According to the press release, "consolidated income of JSC Kazakhtelecom for 12 months, 2008 totaled 164 billion 390 million KZT. Growth of the consolidated income in comparison with 2007 has made more than 3 %. The income before tax and amortization reached about 46 billion." "Net profit of JSC Kazakhtelecom for 2008 is forecasted at the level of 2007 and will be 31 billion 381 million KZT," the press service explained.