In line with the NCC’s approval, Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure and implemented tariff adjustments.
This followed the tariff hike by MTN last week, making Airtel the second on the roll to effect the new tariff approval. Glo and 9mobile are yet to unleash theirs.
The price revision affects various data bundles and reflects ongoing industry concerns over rising operational costs. While Airtel has yet to release an official statement, the adjustment highlights the broader push among telecom operators for tariff reviews to mitigate the impact of inflation and forex fluctuations.
In addition to data price adjustments, Airtel, which has over 56 million subscribers, also increased voice call tariffs even as a senior company official told journalists that the increase was “not up to 50 per cent”.
Despite the adjustments, Airtel reassured customers of its commitment to affordability, stating, “Whatever your data needs are, we have a plan for you. Our fast, affordable, and reliable internet service will keep you connected anytime, anywhere. To get started, dial *312#.”
The revised daily and weekly data plans 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, and N1500 for 5GB valid for 7 days.