Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications provider, has adjusted its data and call tariffs, with some data plans experiencing up to a 50% increase.
The updated pricing details were published on the company’s website on Monday.
The price revision, which affects various data bundles, reflects the growing financial strain on telecom operators due to inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations, and increasing operational expenses.
Although Airtel has not released an official statement on the hike, a senior company official confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH on Monday.
“Yes, we have updated data prices today, and they are available on our website. However, the increase is not up to 50%,” the official clarified.
New Data Pricing Structure
Despite the adjustment, Airtel assured customers of continued affordability and accessibility, stating:
“Whatever your data needs are, we have a plan for you. Our fast, affordable, and reliable internet experience will keep you connected anytime, anywhere. To get started, dial 312#.”
The revised daily and weekly data plans now include:
• N50 for 40MB (valid for 1 day)
• N100 for 100MB (valid for 1 day)
• N200 for 200MB (valid for 3 days)
• N350 for 1GB (valid for 1 day)
• N350 for 350MB (valid for 7 days)
• N500 for 750MB plus 1GB YouTube Night and 200MB YouTube Music/Spotify (valid for 7 days)
• N500 for 1GB plus 1GB YouTube Night and 50MB Socials (valid for 7 days)
• N500 for 2GB (valid for 2 days)
• N1500 for 5GB (valid for 7 days)
Industry-Wide Tariff Adjustments
Airtel’s price revision follows a similar move by MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecom provider, which also increased its data and call rates recently, with approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Over the past week, subscribers across multiple networks have experienced higher charges for calls, SMS, and internet usage.
The latest adjustments come as telecom operators continue to face economic challenges, including inflation and the rising cost of network expansion. While these increases aim to sustain service quality and network growth, they may place additional financial strain on consumers.
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