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DataMustFall WATCH | EXPLAINER: Why are South African data prices so high?

The Competition Commission expressed its dissatisfaction in relation to South Africa's exorbitant data prices on Monday. The commission has accused the country's two leading mobile network providers, MTN and Vodacom, of anti-competitive behaviour.

The networks have hit back, however, claiming that a lack of government support has resulted in the need for rates to be kept high. LISTEN | What lower data cost will mean for SA

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