Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator, has implemented a major adjustment to its data pricing structure.
The revision, which took effect recently, reflects the impact of escalating operational costs on the company’s operations.
A review of the *312# USSD code and the company’s website confirms the new pricing structure, which has been met with mixed reactions from subscribers.
The company stated that the adjustments were necessary to sustain operations amid economic challenges. The rising cost of doing business in Nigeria, driven by inflation and foreign exchange volatility, has put immense pressure on telecom firms, forcing them to review their pricing models.
This development comes on the heels of a tariff hike of about 50% by MTN Nigeria, which took effect almost a week ago.
While some customers have expressed frustration over the new pricing structure, Airtel maintains that the revision is necessary to ensure continued service quality and network expansion.
The company has assured subscribers that it remains committed to delivering value despite the economic challenges.In addition to data price adjustments, Airtel’s call rates have risen to 25 kobo per second from about 18 kobo per second.
However, some tariff plans remain unchanged, such as the 5GB weekly plan for N1,500.Airtel Nigeria has also increased the cost of SMS to N6.00 per message, up from the previous N4.00.
This adjustment is not limited to Airtel, as other major telecom operators, including Globacom, MTN, and 9mobile, have also implemented the same price change.
