The cost of internet in Malawi could go down by as much as 300% according to the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA). It said this could be achieved with the commencement of operations by new Internet provider Ciba net.
Confirming the development MACRA Director general Andrew Kumbatila said Ciba net will providing a megabytes at 200 Malawian dollars from 900 dollars.
“When Internet first came in Malawi it was at 1900 dollars per megabyte then it was slashed down to 900 dollars and now this company will be charging us 200 dollars,this means the price of Internet will go down” said Kumbatila.
He added that the development will help some sectors to provide high quality Internet in the country Meanwhile the company has already set fibers from Ntchinji and Karonga to Lilongwe to insure provision of the services in all the regions of the country by September.