Data services inquiry
Context and quality are key factors to consider when reviewing data pricing
While the Competition Commission’s focus on spectrum is welcome, it fails to see the whole picture
In a world in which people’s lives have become inextricably linked to mobile internet access, it is correct that everyone has an opinion on how much that access should cost. There is an undisputed need to consistently and sustainably provide affordable data to all South Africans, which is why MTN SA is constantly reviewing pricing options to find solutions that will help it achieve this critical objective. In a country as diverse as SA, one-size-fits-all pricing is no solution, so MTN is partnering with organisations that represent the poorest in society to help it deliver targeted data solutions. The recent release of the Competition Commission’s provisional findings from its data-services market inquiry sparked widespread discussion. It is encouraging that in its initial findings the commission recognised the importance of spectrum in providing affordable access to data. The “spectrum crunch” that has beset SA for a decade has undoubtedly made prices higher than they should be....
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