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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has acknowledged public concerns, particularly on social media, regarding high internet data pricing and MTN\u2019s classification as a Significant Market Power (SMP).<\/strong><\/p>\n The NCA reassures consumers that this classification aligns with its mission to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests within the telecommunications industry.<\/p>\n The NCA clarifies that the SMP classification is not intended to stifle MTN\u2019s operations but to maintain a level playing field in the market.<\/p>\n The National Communications Authority (NCA) has addressed concerns regarding internet data pricing and explained why they made MTN adjust their data. pic.twitter.com\/HZRGzHjA6t<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 EDHUB\ud83c\udf0d\u2139 (@eddie_wrt) July 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n By implementing measures like asymmetric interconnection rates, tariff parity, and technology neutrality, the NCA aims to foster competition, encourage innovation, and protect consumers\u2019 interests. These measures enable other operators to compete effectively, offer sustainable pricing, and invest in improving service quality.<\/p>\n Supporting its stance, the\u00a0NCA\u00a0cited a report by cable.co.uk, reviewed by the Authority, which ranked Ghana 3rd in Africa and 2nd in West Africa for the cheapest mobile internet data pricing. This ranking was part of a regular Billing Monitoring exercise conducted by the NCA.<\/p>\n Regardless of the party you support, data prices in this country are expensive, and it is affecting everyone. @MBawumia<\/a> and you are currently the Vice President of Ghana, digitalization is part of your policies, and the internet is the backbone of that. All we need is 100GB for\u2026<\/p>\n\n
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