WATRA
WATRA works with national telecommunication regulatory authorities in 16 member states in West Africa to promote the adoption of regulations that stimulate investment in telecommunication infrastructure, deliver more affordable communication services to more citizens, enable faster and more secure economic transactions, and facilitate wider and easier access to public services. Together, we work to improve telecommunication sector regulation for economic transformation and social development of all communities in West Africa.
Digital Economy & Telecomms Regulation Trends
WATRA Updates: Governments & Regulatory Authorities
Free roaming effective between Togo and Ghana
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Starlink gets a one-year licence in Liberia to expand Internet coverage
NCC to introduce Revised Governance Code for Sustainable Telecom Practices
Ghana officially launches free roaming with Togo and Benin
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Taxation/Telecoms in Niger: Pooling of efforts between the DGI and ARCEP
LTA, Starlink Sign Landmark Deal
Ghana's NCA approves Starlink's application for broadband services
NCC, others push for enhanced fintech regulations, says Maida
NCC concludes NIN-SIM linkage for all phone numbers
NCC Takes Steps to Enforce Consumer Protection After Starlink Price Hike
Termii Launches Global eSIM API Service in Partnership with SIU Telecoms for Seamless Data Roaming Across 180 + Countries.
NCC begins pre-enforcement action on Starlink over price hike
WATRA Updates: Governments & Regulatory Authorities
ABOUT WATRA
WATRA was established in 2002 as a result of the need for a common platform for the telecommunications and ICT regulators in the West African region to exchange information, share best practices, and coordinate their actions.
WATRA operates under the legal framework of the ECOWAS Treaty, the Supplementary Act on Telecommunications and ICT, the Protocol on the Establishment of WATRA, and the Constitution and Rules of Procedure of WATRA.