{"id":46391,"date":"2026-07-27T15:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=46391"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:42:15","slug":"network-telecom-companies-declare-another-increment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/network-telecom-companies-declare-another-increment\/","title":{"rendered":"Network telecom companies declare another increment"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Yiep Joseph<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile phone users across South Sudan will pay more for calls, internet bundles, and other telecommunications services.<\/p>\n

This came after the three major mobile network operators, MTN South Sudan, Zain South Sudan, and Digitel, declared the second phase of tariff increment.<\/p>\n

According to the statement extended to the media, the companies referred to the increment as an exchange rate adjustment approved by the National Communication Authority (NCA), a government regulator.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Communication Authority (NCA) has approved phase two of the telecommunications tariffs exchange rate adjustment, effective midnight on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Following consultation with government institutions, mobile network operators (MNO), civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders,\u201d the statement partly read.<\/p>\n

The revised charges took effect at midnight on Sunday, 26 July 2026, marking the final stage of a phased adjustment introduced by the telecommunications regulators.<\/p>\n

Subscribers are expected to notice higher prices for voice calls, mobile data packages, SMS services, and other products offered by the operators.<\/p>\n

However, the telecom companies did not reveal the revised charges in a notification letter.<\/p>\n

The latest adjustment follows an earlier announcement by the NCA in late June approving a phased review of the telecommunications tariff exchange rate.<\/p>\n

During the first phase, which came into effect on 26 June 2026, the regulator explained that the measure was intended to protect the sustainability of the telecommunications sector as operators faced rising operational expenses and a weakening local currency.<\/p>\n

At the time, the authority emphasised that the decision did not constitute a direct increase in regulated telecommunications tariffs.<\/p>\n

Instead, it described the move as an adjustment of the exchange rate used in calculating service charges to reflect prevailing market conditions.<\/p>\n

In separate public notices, the mobile operators said the latest adjustment was driven by a combination of factors, including inflation, increasing fuel prices, higher costs of maintaining network infrastructure, and the continued depreciation of the South Sudanese pound against major foreign currencies.<\/p>\n

According to the companies, many of the goods and services required to operate telecommunications networks, including equipment, software licenses, international connectivity, and technical support, are paid for in foreign currency. As the value of the local currency declines, operators say the cost of providing services continues to rise.<\/p>\n

The NCA has argued that the adjustment is necessary to enable telecommunications companies to continue investing in their networks, expand coverage, and maintain reliable communication services across the country.<\/p>\n

The regulator warned in June that maintaining outdated exchange rates for tariff calculations could undermine the financial sustainability of operators and eventually affect the quality and availability of services.<\/p>\n

South Sudan’s telecommunications sector has faced growing challenges over the past several years as the country’s economy struggles with inflation, foreign currency shortages, and rising energy costs.<\/p>\n

Mobile operators also depend heavily on diesel-powered generators to keep base stations operational because of limited access to reliable electricity, making fuel prices a significant operating expense.<\/p>\n

While the adjustment is intended to support the industry’s long-term sustainability, it is expected to increase the financial burden on consumers who are already grappling with the high cost of living.<\/p>\n

Many South Sudanese rely on mobile phones not only for communication but also for mobile money services, business transactions, education, and access to information.<\/p>\n

Businesses that depend on internet connectivity may also experience higher operating costs as data bundles become more expensive.<\/p>\n

Neither the NCA nor the operators indicated whether additional adjustments are planned after the completion of the second phase.<\/p>\n

However, both have maintained that the objective of the policy is to ensure that telecommunications companies remain financially viable and capable of delivering quality services despite the country’s challenging economic environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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