Duncan McLeod says ICASA’s market inquiry could test whether consumers are getting fair value for their mobile data and broadband prices.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced its intention to investigate what South Africans pay for mobile and broadband services. The regulator says high communication costs continue to affect low-income households, rural communities and young people. The market inquiry will examine the reasons behind these costs and their impact on consumers. ICASA will also consider possible regulatory measures to make telecommunications more affordable and accessible. To help us unpack what this inquiry could mean for consumers, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Duncan McLeod, founder and managing editor of TechCentral