Parliament Demands Affordable Mobile Data Replacement as Le60 Weekly Offer Ends

Parliament Demands Affordable Mobile Data Replacement as Le60 Weekly Offer Ends
Parliament has called on mobile network operators Orange and Africell to develop a new affordable data package to replace the discontinued Le 60 (1MBPS) offer, which the companies had previously classified as a promotional service.
The directive comes amid growing public concern over mobile data affordability and service quality.
The National Telecommunications Authority (NatCA) has been tasked with leading the review process. Parliament emphasized that the outcome must reflect a balance between consumer protection and maintaining a business-friendly environment for telecom investors.
During a recent inclusive stakeholder meeting, Members of Parliament, journalists, and civil society representatives raised pressing concerns about poor network coverage in certain regions and the lack of meaningful engagement between telecom providers and subscribers. These issues, they argued, continue to undermine digital access and customer satisfaction.