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South Africa: Competition Commission launches data market inquiry

By  |  August 20, 2017

On Friday the South African Competition Commission said a data market inquiry ha been officially set in motion with the publishing of terms of reference in the Government Gazette.

The Commission is set to call for submissions after 20 business days. Sipho Ngwema, Competition Commission spokesperson said the Commission initiated the inquiry because it believes there are features in this market that prevent, distort or restrict competition within the sector.

“Through the inquiry, the Commission aims to determine what may cause or lead to high data prices with a view to ultimately making recommendations that will result in lower prices for data services.”

Ngwema said the inquiry has been initiated in response to a request by Ebrahim Patel, Economic Development Minister, who also has expressed concerns over high data costs and highlighted the importance of data affordability.

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