Economic news of the week: SA's data price revolution

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re taking a look at what Vodacom’s decision to reduce data prices means for the local mobile industry and consumers.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ofentse Dazela, director of pricing research at information communication technology research firm, Africa Analysis to discuss the price cuts.

Earlier this week, Vodacom said it will cut its prices for mobile internet connectivity after the Competition Commission said in December operators should slash costs to consumers by up to 50% by March or face prosecution.

Dazela says the announcement is a good thing for the prepaid mobile data market as it has not seen any meaningful price revisions since 2011.
13 Mar 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

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