The Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology has revealed that they have begun official discussions with internet service providers in the country, to slash prices for internet access.

State Minister at the Ministry Ali Solih confirmed that official talks are being held.

As such, Minister of Communication, Mohamed Maleeh Jamal had met with senior officials at telecommunication giant Dhiraagu to hold the discussions.

The minister is scheduled to meet with officials from telecommunications provider Ooredoo Maldives in the coming week, Solih further revealed.

Solih revealed that they had conducted an analysis of prices of internet access internationally as well. As such, they have looked into internet prices of 25 different countries across the globe.

Based on said investigation, the ministry will soon be implementing the slashes on internet services, RaajjeMV understands.

While this is the first major task being carried out by the Ministry since Minister Maleeh assumed office in November, Local internet providers Ooredoo Maldives, Dhiraagu as well as the Communication Authority of the Maldives joined the discussions held by the Minister to bring desirable changes to pricing internet services in December.

“We will prioritize internet provision to the citizens at a swift speed and at affordable prices” assured the minister.

Stressing that communication services in Maldives are expensive compared to other regional nations, Maleeh assured that they are working with the government to bring a necessary solution to the rising concerns amid business owners and youth.

The minister also stated that providing internet access at affordable prices and a swift speed will bring major progress to the economy of the country.