Syria's internet, phone bills double after Sharaa's historic visit to Washington
Telecom giants Syriatel and MTN slash short-term data bundles and sharply raise prices, sparking boycotts and fresh doubts about Syria’s promised economic overhaul.
US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByAHMAD QWAIDER / THE MEDIA LINEUpdated:
