Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communication tackles data costs and connectivity gaps [SOUND]

# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communications is meeting with mobile network operators to address South Africa’s high data costs and poor connectivity, especially in rural areas. Chairperson Khusela Diko emphasised telecommunication operators including MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, Telkom and Rain should look into various shortfalls, despite license obligations. She emphasised that infrastructure sharing is key, and mentions possible legislative changes to ensure affordable access for all South Africans: