Cameroon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Board (TRB) is set to recover over $52 million in unpaid license fees and penalties from telecom operators, citing persistent regulatory non-compliance.
The TRB says the move aims to reinforce accountability, ensure adherence to market rules, and promote fair competition. “We are operationalizing the treasury’s preferential right to collect these long-standing debts,” said TRB board chair Justine Diffo after a recent meeting.
While no companies were officially named, industry sources suggest major players like MTN Cameroon, Orange Cameroon, and Camtel could be affected. These operators have previously faced sanctions for issues including poor network quality and incomplete SIM registrations.
The debt recovery initiative aligns with broader government efforts to improve digital sector governance, address consumer concerns over service quality, and attract greater infrastructure investment.
Source: Extensia
