HoR Summons Authorities of Lonestar MTN and Orange GSM Companies to Address Poor Network Services Across Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia – Officials from Orange and Lonestar Cell GSM companies have been called before the House of Representatives plenary to answer grievances regarding subpar network connectivity.

Following complaints from Representative Johnson Williams about the inadequate performance of the two GSM companies, the House’s Committee on Post and Telecommunications, chaired by Representative Ivar Jones of Margibi County Electoral District #2, conducted a comprehensive investigation.

Representative Jones included important suggestions in the report that are meant to help the people of Liberia by enhancing the telecommunications services offered by Orange and Lonestar Cell MTN.

Notably, Lonestar MTN has promised to build an extra 325 new towers by the end of 2024, and Orange has committed to upgrading its services to 4G capabilities by the same year.

Since the beginning of this year, both networks have not provided the right services for Liberians. The networks have increased their credits by US$1 from 45 minutes under the Weah administration to 90 minutes in the Boakai-led administration with the same three-day automatium.

Both GSM operators are still having difficulty offering the country high-quality service, particularly for the internet and incoming calls.