27
Jul
The National Communication Authority (NCA) has assured the public that data prices will decrease by the last quarter of the year, addressing concerns over high data costs and poor services. This announcement follows widespread criticism and calls for the dissolution of the NCA board, partly due to MTN’s classification as a Significant Market Power (SMP), which some argue has led to unreliable data supply and high costs. In a statement, the NCA clarified that the SMP classification aims to promote fair competition, not burden MTN’s operations. The Authority explained that measures such as unbalanced interconnection rates, tariff parity, and technology…