The East African Community has proposed new caps for data roaming charges within its One Network Area, significantly affecting mobile network operators' revenues. If approved, the cap will limit charges to $0.005 (Sh0.65) per megabyte (MB).

• The proposal aims to ease communication costs and encourage trade among member countries.
• Source from the EAC technical committee indicates telcos objected to the caps but they were implemented for economic benefit.
• Current roaming charges are notably higher, with Airtel Kenya charging $0.32 (Sh40.96) per MB.