Malawi: Consumer rights boss blasts telcos over high data costs
‘Shocking that most of the companies in the country were pushing consumers to the edge by raising tariffs instead of improving internal inefficiencies’ - CAMA Executive Director.
Michael Malakata
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Malawi's Malcel to launch services in October 2023
Company plans to establish 1,300 sites to service rural and urban areas.
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Malawi looks to satellite connectivity to drive down data prices
SpaceX’s StarLink secures Malawi’s first satellite internet service provider licences, to cover network facilities, network services and application services.
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Malawi’s MTL moves to reassure its restless market
MTL Chief Commercial Officer says Press Corporation divestment and debt owed to industry regulator would not threaten operations.
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Malawi to establish IT authority to streamline telecommunications
Country’s Minister of Information and Digitalisation also announces the country plans to review current tax structure applied to telecommunications.
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World Bank laments Malawi's high internet prices, unpredictable connectivity
Institution says country is missing out on potential US$189-million in additional GDP and US$33-million in tax revenue per year.
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MTL profit hit hard by pandemic
Government puts pressure on holding company to quickly address the issue.
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Malawi MNOs directed to lower data costs by 30%
Response to online Data Must fall campaign initiated locally.
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Malawi's government moves in to save beleaguered MTL
Shareholders cite outstanding debt owed, technology issues for current situation.
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Speculation over future of Malawi’s tech industry regulator
Government mulls over establishing new authority to leverage telecommunication trends.
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Lack of funding threatens Malawi’s rural connectivity project
Contractor Huawei Technologies Malawi raises concern over meeting 2021 deadline.
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Malawi engages Econet’s Masiyiwa for affordable internet
Authorities look for a way to address the increasing cost of data.