Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana has responded to growing public concerns about the high cost of internet data, which has been affecting businesses and sparking outrage on social media.
During a visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Communication, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer addressed the concerns, citing regulatory measures intended to foster competition amid public interest considerations.
The officer explained that the National Communications Authority (NCA) has addressed the issue of data pricing, highlighting that Ghana’s prices are relatively low in the sub-region.
She also attributed the high data prices to MTN Ghana’s designation as a Significant Market Player (SMP), which requires the company to maintain higher prices than its competitors to promote competition.
The officer emphasized that the NCA’s measures aim to improve competition and serve public interest. The response comes amid calls for the dissolution of the NCA board, citing high data costs and unreliable data supply.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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