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ICASA launches new investigation into high mobile data prices in South Africa
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's telecom regulator ICASA has relaunched an inquiry into the affordability of mobile data and voice services, focusing on barriers for low-income and rural users. The investigation complements a Department of Communications study into high communication costs, aiming to identify regulatory interventions to reduce data prices and improve device affordability.
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You face a regulator set to sharply probe mobile data affordability with a detailed phased inquiry. Prepare to engage early with ICASA's consultation to influence outcomes that could alter pricing and market access in South Africa.
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