South Sudan Addresses Excessive Fees Imposed by Mobile and Internet Service Providers

South Sudan is taking steps to tackle the high fees that mobile and internet service providers have been charging customers. The government feels these fees are just too much, and they’re working closely with the mobile network operators to fix this problem.

Ateny Wek Ateny, the new minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, is determined to make things easier for people. He recently met with Philippe Hanna, the CEO of Zain, at a conference held in Juba. During the talks, Ateny openly talked about how expensive internet and communication services are in South Sudan, and how it’s weighing heavily on people.

He made it clear, saying, “The internet is a human right.” He believes that South Sudanese people should have access to affordable internet so they can stay connected and take advantage of all the benefits the internet offers, especially for learning and business.

South Sudan addresses excessive fees imposed by service providers

Ateny also pointed out that lowering the costs of internet and communication is crucial because there are over 5 million mobile and internet users in the country. So, making services cheaper isn’t just good for individuals, it’s smart for the whole market.

This isn’t the first time Ateny has raised these concerns. Earlier in the week, he had a similar conversation with MTN South Sudan, the leading mobile network provider in the country. He emphasized how expensive data and internet services are, making it hard for the public to stay connected.

South Sudan’s telecom sector is slowly growing after suffering setbacks during years of civil war. But while progress is happening, the cost of these services remains a big problem for many people.

In conclusion, South Sudan is seriously addressing the excessive mobile and internet fees imposed by service providers, with the hope that more affordable communication will soon be a reality for millions across the nation.

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