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Key recommendations that Hodge makes include regulating the costs of Internet traffic on undersea cables, unbundling the local loop (the line that connects the network backbone to the home or office) and fast tracking the introduction of number portability (the ability to change networks, while keeping one’s number). The latter are all initiatives that are already being reviewed by regulator Icasa, or their review has been called for. But, they are all more medium term goals.
And, although there is competition in the mobile space, there’s been little switching between operators. Number portability will address this to come extent, but Hodge also suggested shorter contract terms would be more ideal than two-year contracts for post-paid subscribers. The validity of phone subsidies are currently under review by Icasa. But, o