US Pushes for Deeper Telecom Investment in Liberia as LTA Modernizes Framework
The new framework is designed to attract a wider range of operators—both multinational players and smaller entrants—such as Amazon and Leo Satellite.
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has revealed that Sara L. Horner, U.S. Political and Economic Counselor at the Embassy in Monrovia, held discussions with LTA Commissioners Ben Fofana and Patrick R. Honnah on furthering U.S. telecommunications investment in Liberia.
The meeting follows the LTA’s decision last year to grant Starlink a provisional one-year license to operate in the country. Since then, the Authority has introduced new regulatory measures allowing Starlink to act as a nationwide retailer, enabling Starlink kits to be distributed more widely across electronics and telecom retail outlets.
Counselor Horner praised Liberia’s investment climate and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to strengthening bilateral commercial ties. She stressed that enabling American companies to operate effectively in Liberia is central to deeper economic engagement between the two countries.
During the meeting, LTA technicians outlined the ongoing licensing review process, describing it as part of a broader effort to modernize Liberia’s legal framework for telecommunications. The new framework is designed to attract a wider range of operators—both multinational players and smaller entrants—such as Amazon and Leo Satellite. The goal, officials said, is to stimulate competition, reduce consumer barriers, and expand broadband access in underserved areas.
Commissioners emphasized that while Liberia is opening its telecom market to new opportunities, regulatory reforms are being implemented carefully to ensure a balance between market openness, consumer protection, and sector stability.
