The telecommunications regulatory bodies of Liberia and Ghana revealed they had begun discussions to establish free roaming services between the two countries. According to the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, this is a significant step towards enabling mobile phone users to enjoy local rates while visiting either country. The primary objective of the free-roaming initiative is to facilitate seamless cross-border communication by allowing mobile phone users to pay local rates for cross-border communication. However, for both countries, entering a free-roaming arrangement would not only reduce communication costs for consumers but also enhance economic cooperation. Currently, a significant portion of subscribers rely on Internet-based applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram for cross-border communication between Liberia and Ghana. A Global System for Mobile Communications Association, report reveals that 58% of mobile users in West Africa use internet-based apps for international communication. These apps require users to have smartphones and active data plans.
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