Breaking News: Liaise with Telecom Companies to Push Down Cost of Data, Senate Charges ministry
The Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Communications to work with telecommunications companies to ensure that data prices remain fair and affordable for citizens.
This move is aimed at protecting consumers from exorbitant data tariffs and promoting digital inclusion across the country.
In a bid to address the growing concerns over high data costs, the Senate has urged the Ministry of Communications to engage with telecom operators and regulate data prices to prevent exploitation of subscribers. The Senate’s directive is part of a broader effort to promote fair competition, transparency, and affordability in the telecommunications sector.
The Senate’s resolution comes as a response to the plight of many Nigerians who have been complaining about the high cost of data services, which has made it difficult for them to access essential online services, including education, healthcare, and financial services.
By regulating data prices, the Senate hopes to make internet services more accessible and affordable, thereby bridging the digital divide and promoting economic growth.
The collaboration between the Ministry of Communications and telecom companies is expected to lead to a review of current data pricing structures, with a view to reducing costs and making data services more affordable for all.
This move is seen as a welcome development by many Nigerians, who have been advocating for more affordable data prices to facilitate their participation in the digital economy.
As the Ministry of Communications and telecom companies work together to regulate data prices, it is hoped that the outcome will be a more equitable and affordable data pricing regime that benefits all stakeholders, including consumers, operators, and the economy as a whole.
The Senate’s intervention is a significant step towards promoting digital inclusion and ensuring that the benefits of the digital economy are accessible to all Nigerians.
