The East African Community implemented the One Network Area (ONA) framework starting in 2014, which limits roaming surcharges between member states to a maximum of US$0.10 per minute. The EAC aims to eventually eliminate all roaming charges entirely. Member states include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, DR Congo and Somalia.
Voice Calls
Included
SMS
Included
Mobile Data
Included
Fair Use Policy
No FUP
📜 Legal basis: EAC One Network Area Framework (2014)
Inter-Zone Agreements
EAC–Southern Africa Roaming Cooperation
🤝 With: Southern Africa Free Roaming (Zambia–Malawi–Zimbabwe–Botswana)
📅 Since: Aug 2023
The EAC One Network Area and the Southern Africa Quad agreement represent steps toward the African Union's goal of a continent-wide single digital market under the AfCFTA framework. Cross-zone roaming remains charged but at reduced rates where bilateral operator agreements exist.
Member Countries (8)
Data compiled from EU regulations and national telecom authorities
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