By Emmanuel Kwada
In a move that is set to send shockwaves through the telecommunications industry, MTN Nigeria has announced a significant increase in its tariffs, effective immediately. The price hike affects various data plans, with some subscribers facing a whopping 60% increase in costs.
According to the new tariff schedule, the 1.5TB plan, which was previously priced at N150,000, will now cost a staggering N240,000. This represents a massive 60% increase, which is likely to be felt by heavy data users, including businesses and individuals who rely on large data allocations.
This means that subscribers will get 10GB less data for an additional N5,000
Other plans have also been affected by the tariff hike. The 100GB plan, which was previously priced at N20,000 for 60 days, will now cost N25,000 for 90GB, valid for the same period. This means that subscribers will get 10GB less data for an additional N5,000.
Similarly, the 600GB plan, which was previously priced at N75,000 for 90 days, will now cost N120,000 for 480GB, valid for the same period. This represents a 60% increase in cost, with subscribers getting 120GB less data.
The new prices are as follows:
– Old Price: N20,000 for 100GB/60Days
– New Price: N25,000 for 90GB/60Days
– Old Price: N75,000 for 600GB/90Days
– New Price: N120,000 for 480GB/90Days
– Old Price: N150,000 for 1.5TB
– New Price: N240,000 for 1.5TB
The tariff hike is likely to be met with resistance from subscribers, who may be forced to seek alternative networks or adjust their data usage habits to mitigate the increased costs. MTN has not provided a reason for the tariff hike, but it is likely that the move is aimed at increasing revenue and improving profitability.
Subscribers can expect to see more changes in pricing and data allocations
As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, subscribers can expect to see more changes in pricing and data allocations. However, the magnitude of MTN’s tariff hike is likely to raise eyebrows and spark debate about the affordability and accessibility of data services in Nigeria.
