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Govt mulls data tariff reduction
26 Feb 2015 at 07:39hrs | Views
The Government is considering a further reduction in mobile broadband rate to ensure access by all users.
In an interview with TechnoMag, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira said that broadband access for all will soon be a reality as he wants to see Mobile Network Operators (MNO) slash their data tariffs.
The minister said that it was unfortunate that the recent cuts were targeted more at voice tariffs alone. The minister said as Government they would be revisiting the pricing framework with the regulator to ensure that both business and the consumers enjoy access at reasonable prices.
Mobile network operators have for a long time been charging their consumers heavily to access data with some charging a $1 for 10mb while others are offering 17mb for the same price.
The minister said that data is the future and if the sector is not regulated, communication will be hindered posing a threat to the growth of ICTs as access to information is a major contributor to the GDP.
In an interview with TechnoMag, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira said that broadband access for all will soon be a reality as he wants to see Mobile Network Operators (MNO) slash their data tariffs.
Mobile network operators have for a long time been charging their consumers heavily to access data with some charging a $1 for 10mb while others are offering 17mb for the same price.
The minister said that data is the future and if the sector is not regulated, communication will be hindered posing a threat to the growth of ICTs as access to information is a major contributor to the GDP.
Source - TechnoMag
