PLEASE LISTEN TO JOHN MAHAMA & REDUCE DATA CHARGES NOW – STUDENTS TO GOV’T, TELCOS

The Coalition of University Students has called on the government to follow the suggestion by the flag bearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama to negotiate with the telcos – MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo, Glo, etc for a reduction in the cost of internet data and airtime for them.

While presenting some food items meant for distribution to vulnerable households in locked-down areas such as Accra, Tema, Kumasi, and Kasoa, Mr. Mahama said it was imperative for the government to ensure that the cost of internet falls since a lot of people are working from home while students are also accessing lectures and educational resources online.

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“At this point, the government has not yet addressed the need to negotiate with the telcos for a reduction in their tariffs to benefit the millions spending longer hours online and making calls”, he said.

“As I speak, several students and pupils are having lectures and school sessions online because of the Coronavirus disease and may need help from government”, he added.

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