The end of 4G internet monopoly in Rwanda will enable competition, facilitate the development of new products, as well as lower prices for users, telecommunication companies have argued.
They made the observations on Thursday, June 1, at the Senate, during a consultative session on actions in line with developing ICT in Rwanda.
During the session, issues that were discussed with various ICT stakeholders, revolve around the high cost of internet which makes its usage stand at only 22.8 per cent among Rwandan residents, and inadequate internet connection that slows online service delivery.
The usage was even lower for 4G internet specifically is estimated to be only 2 per cent among the population, said ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire.
Yet, she indicated that currently, 95 per cent of the populated areas in the country are covered by 2G and 3G, while 96 per cent is covered by 4G internet infrastructure.
The end of internet monopoly is provided for in the National Broadband Policy and…
