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August 14, 2026
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MPs Consider Pay-As-You-Use Internet Billing Amid Cost Concerns

MPs Consider Pay-As-You-Use Internet Billing Amid Cost Concerns

Internet providers have raised concerns over proposed billing changes that could have implications for how customers pay for connectivity...

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Kenya's Parliament is considering a new proposal that could shift internet billing to a pay-as-you-use model, sparking concerns among telecommunications providers about potential cost increases for consumers.

  • A telecommunications company warned that implementing consumption-based billing would necessitate significant investments in new infrastructure, potentially driving up internet costs.
  • The proposal is part of the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill, 2025, currently under review by the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation (CII).
  • Providers advocate for customers to retain choices in billing models, including existing fixed-price packages based on internet speeds, rather than being limited to usage-based charges.

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