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South Africa's Internet Costs Rise, But Slower Than Other Bills

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South Africa's Competition Commission has flagged that internet costs are rising above inflation, though the rate of increase is slower than other household expenses. The finding adds an affordability dimension to ICASA's concurrent formal investigation into what consumers pay for communications.

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SA’s internet costs climb, but other bills rise faster · itweb.co.za · T2

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Sep 8, 2026This story
SA Internet Costs Rise Relatively Slow
South Africa's Competition Commission flags internet costs rising above inflation even as other household bills rise faster, adding a consumer-affordability dimension to ICASA's ongoing pricing inquiry
Sep 5, 2026
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