Benin and Ghana will implement free roaming to reduce communication costs for their citizens traveling between the two countries which will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
Details
Last week in Cotonou, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Benin’s Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) and Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA).
What They’re Saying
“The two parties have agreed that this memorandum will come into effect on July 1, 2024. The operationalization will lead to a significant reduction in tariffs for Beninese and Ghanaian consumers when roaming,” ARCEP announced in a statement on Sunday, March 31.
Why This Matters
This initiative is anticipated to facilitate the implementation of the protocol on the free movement of people, goods, and services, thereby enhancing active citizen participation in regional economic activities.
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Ghana has already signed two free-roaming initiatives with two ECOWAS countries, namely Cote D’Ivoire and Togo which are currently in effect.
Other countries in the region have also begun discussions with neighbors to comply with the initiative. For instance, Togo and Niger started talks last week expected to lead to a similar agreement in the coming months.
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