TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Find new ways to bring high data costs down, report urges
18 July 2017 - 07:04
The government should explore new ways to bring down cost drivers associated with high data prices to enable more people to come online, according to a recent report by Research ICT Africa (RIA). Consumers have expressed frustration over high data prices and the slow pace of getting tariffs to come down. The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) is conducting a market study that may ultimately result in the regulation of data prices. It is consulting with the National Consumer Commission and the Competition Commission to find ways that will make internet data affordable.
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