Kenya’s Communication Authority Slashes Phone Call Rates!
Call rates have been reduced, as published by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA).
The Authority announced in a statement dated Friday that the current call rate of Ksh0.58 per minute would be reduced to Ksh0.41 per minute.
The revised rate will be enforced as the utmost charge across all mobile networks.
CA explained that the current economic climate, in which many Kenyans are struggling to make ends meet, was the cause of the decline.
“The new rate is informed by the prevailing economic environment, ICT market dynamics, and the need to strike a balance between the promotion of investment and the protection of consumers. Lower Mobile Termination Rates (MTRS) and Fixed Termination Rates (FTRS) mean lower calling rates for consumers.
“This decision will have positive outcomes for both the consumers and operators. Consumers will now enjoy access to a variety of affordable services across networks while operators will have more price flexibility in developing more affordable products,” read the statement in part.
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After two years, beginning on March 1, 2024, the new rates will be subject to a review.
Nevertheless, these restrictions will exclusively pertain to telephonic conversations conducted within Kenya.
Conversely, the existing SMS termination charge has remained constant at Ksh0.05 per SMS.
“Ahead of the new rates taking effect, all operators are required to vary their Interconnection Agreements in line with the Determination and file their Deeds of Variation with the Authority latest February 1, 2024,” the authority directed.
By the directive, numerous telecommunications providers are anticipated to release revised call rates.
Given the utmost rate restriction of Ksh0.41 per minute, certain companies might opt to reduce their rates.
Kenya’s Communication Authority Slashes Phone Call Rates!
