By Uzair Adam
MTN Nigeria has increased its data tariffs following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a tariff adjustment for telecommunications companies.
The company confirmed the price hike in a response shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the adjustment was made to improve services.
Reuben Mouka, NCC’s spokesperson, explained that the regulatory body approved a maximum increase of 50% on current tariffs, despite some operators requesting over 100%.
However, MTN’s latest pricing structure reflects a much steeper increase. For instance, the 15GB data bundle, previously priced at N2,000, now costs N6,000, marking a 200% rise.
Similarly, the 1.5TB plan has jumped from N150,000 to N240,000. Other data plans, including the 100GB and 600GB bundles, have also seen significant hikes.
The development has sparked outrage among subscribers, many of whom have taken to social media to express frustration over the rising cost of internet access amid economic hardships.