MTN implements 50% tariff hike, raises knowledge costs

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has commenced the gradual implementation of a 50 per cent tariff enhance authorized by the Nigerian Communications Fee in January.

The adjustment, which is obvious within the up to date costs of information plans, leaves name and SMS charges unaffected in the meanwhile.

A senior govt from MTN, who doesn’t wish to be talked about, confirmed the event in a dialog with our correspondent on Tuesday.

“Sure, we’ve began updating our tariffs.

“Nonetheless, this course of is gradual, and we haven’t accomplished it for all merchandise but”, the supply stated.

The value changes primarily have an effect on a number of knowledge plans.

As an illustration, checks by our correspondent on Tuesday revealed that the 1.5GB month-to-month plan, beforehand priced at N1,000, has been changed by a 1.8GB plan now costing N1,500.

The 15GB plan has elevated from N4,500 to N6,500, whereas the 20GB plan now prices N7,500, up from N5,500.

Bigger knowledge bundles have seen even steeper will increase.

The 1.5 terabyte 90-day plan has risen from N150,000 to N240,000, and the 600GB 90-day plan is now priced at N120,000, up from N75,000, in response to the up to date record.

The NCC introduced the tariff hike on January 20, citing rising operational prices and the necessity to make sure the long-term sustainability of the telecommunications sector.

The Fee, via its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, underscored that the choice aligns with its regulatory mandate beneath Part 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003.

Nonetheless, the Nationwide Affiliation of Telecommunications Subscribers has voiced its opposition, threatening authorized motion in opposition to the authorized tariff enhance.

NATCOMS argued that the hike be reversed to 10 per cent.