Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has implemented a tariff adjustment of up to 50% on its data plans, according to details published on its website on Monday.
The price revision affects multiple data bundles and aligns with industry concerns over rising operational costs driven by inflation and forex volatility.
Data and Call Rates Adjusted
In addition to the data price changes, Airtel also increased voice call tariffs over the weekend.
A senior Airtel official confirmed the development to The PUNCH, stating, “Yes, we have updated data prices today, and they are available on our website. However, the increase is not up to 50%.”
The revised daily and weekly data plans now include:
- N50 for 40MB (1-day validity)
- N100 for 100MB (1-day validity)
- N200 for 200MB (3-day validity)
- N350 for 1GB (1-day validity)
- N350 for 350MB (7-day validity)
- N500 for 750MB + 1GB YouTube Night + 200MB YouTube Music/Spotify (7-day validity)
- N500 for 1GB + 1GB YouTube Night + 50MB Socials (7-day validity)
- N500 for 2GB (2-day validity)
- N1,500 for 5GB (7-day validity)
Airtel assured customers of continued affordability, 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#.”
MTN Also Revises Tariffs
Similarly, MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom provider, has adjusted its data and call tariffs following regulatory approvals from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The price adjustments, which have been rolled out over the past week, mean that customers are now paying more for calls, SMS, and internet usage.
Rising Costs Force Tariff Review
The latest price increases come as telecom operators struggle with economic challenges, including inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations, and network expansion costs.
While these adjustments are intended to sustain service improvements, they place additional financial pressure on subscribers as the cost of communication continues to rise.
