Monrovia, Liberia – The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) have declared their intention to stage a nationwide demonstration in order to hold Orange Liberia and Lonestar Cell MTN, the nation’s two main mobile network providers, accountable and to demand better service delivery.
PATEL’s National Chairman, Dominic Nimely, expressed his deep displeasure with the ongoing subpar telecommunications services that continue to impact both businesses and regular individuals throughout Liberia during a news conference in Monrovia.
The declining network speed has gotten so bad, according to Nimely, that users now have to try many times before they can connect calls or use data services.
In Liberia, there are just two GSM providers, however even making a basic phone call is difficult for customers. “This is completely unacceptable,” he said, adding that people dial multiple times before getting through.
The purpose of the planned demonstration, according to the PATEL Chairman, is to exert pressure on both businesses to increase data reliability, decrease frequent call drops, and boost connection across the country.
Although Nimely acknowledged that service outages are common, he pointed out that rural areas are particularly affected, stating, “In many parts of the countryside, network signals disappear for days.” Even making or receiving calls is extremely difficult in places like Congo Town and Paynesville, which are located in Monrovia. In 2025, this shouldn’t be taking place.
He emphasized that in order to fulfill the demands of a growing population and economy, the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure urgently needs to be modernized and invested in.
“You can’t even get someone to call you back because the line keeps dropping. Every economy depends on communication, and at the moment, ours isn’t working,” Nimely emphasized.
The head of PATEL also denounced Liberia’s high telecom service costs, claiming that customers are paying excessive prices for inadequate services. Liberians are paying too much for too little, he claimed. The amount of money consumers spend on calls and data each day is not commensurate with the quality of service.
To guarantee that stricter regulations are applied to the GSM providers, PATEL, through its leader, seeks to contact the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA). According to Nimely, the organization will insist on transparent accountability procedures and sanctions for businesses that don’t provide adequate services.
“We need to see real improvements, not empty promises. If these companies cannot provide the quality services that Liberians are paying for, then they must be held accountable,” he asserted.
Further, he emphasized that the upcoming protest is not just about poor network services, but also a wider call for systemic reform in Liberia’s telecommunications sector.
“This action represents the frustration of the Liberian people and our collective demand for better infrastructure to support economic growth,” Nimely said.
Reported by: Prince Saah
