The Competition Commission says South African data prices, measured against other countries, compare poorly.
The Commission says lower income groups who buy smaller data bundles pay up to three times more compared to consumers who buy larger bundles.than that of the cheapest country on the continent.Parliament withdraws bill aimed at reducing data costsAt the same time, there's no cost justification for why consumers are paying two to three times more for one gigabyte of data.
Data shows that mobile companies are more willing to drop tariffs and rates for wealthy consumers who have greater access to cheaper data alternatives. The public and mobile companies have until June to comment on the Competition Commission's interim report.
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