Lesotho Internet Prices drop by 67%

Internet access in Lesotho got a big boost with the arrival of the new undersea cable, IT News Africa reports. According to the article:

For consumers, mobile Internet services are being made more affordable to a wider section of the population through significantly reduced charges. “Until recently, Internet access in Lesotho terminated in South Africa and was shaped and thus limited in international capacity. The connection provided by WIOCC terminates in Europe and provides Lesotho with faster and more affordable connectivity. This change will have a significant impact on the daily lives of the Basotho and Lesotho businesses,” explained WIOCC CEO, Chris Wood.

One step closer to having smartphones in every village.