Provisional report of data market inquiry due by end-April
Deadline for probe, which was initially scheduled to be completed by March 31, pushed back to December 31
The Competition Commission says it intends to release its provisional report for the data services market inquiry by end-April. Despite various government interventions in recent years, the cost of communicating remains high in SA. The Competition Commission initiated a market inquiry into data services in South Africa in 2017 saying it had reasons to believe features in the sector prevented, distorted and restricted competition. “The market inquiry seeks to understand features in the market and the value chain that may cause or lead to high prices for data services. It also seeks to make recommendations that would result in lower prices for data services,” the commission said at the time. In a statement on Monday, the commission said the inquiry was initially scheduled to be completed by March 31. “However, having regard to the comments, submissions and information gathered by the inquiry to date, the commission has decided to further amend the completion date. “This is to allow fo...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.