The governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia have taken a major step towards enhancing regional connectivity by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch Free Roaming services.
This initiative, supported by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aims to eliminate cross-border call charges, facilitating smoother communication between the two countries.
The announcement was made during the “Connecting Nations, Empowering Citizens” conference held in Liberia, which gathered representatives from regulatory bodies, mobile network operators, development partners, and policymakers from across West Africa.
The delegation was led by Mr. Amara Brewah, Director General of the National Communications Authority (NatCA), who emphasized the commitment of both governments to advancing digital integration in the region.
The conference notably reflects two pivotal milestones: the introduction of seamless roaming services between Sierra Leone and Liberia, and the signing of an additional MoU to establish roaming agreements with Côte d’Ivoire.
Brewah stated that those developments are crucial for enhancing regional trade, improving mobility, and expanding digital connectivity. He noted that the Free Roaming service aligns with ECOWAS’ ongoing efforts to promote greater unity among member states.
The new Free Roaming service is expected to benefit both citizens and businesses by making communication more accessible and affordable, thereby fostering stronger ties between Sierra Leone and Liberia.
