Airtel Nigeria Revises Data Pricing Structure Amidst Economic Challenges

Airtel Nigeria, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers, has announced a revision of its data pricing structure. The move comes as the company seeks to mitigate the impact of escalating operational costs on its operations amidst a challenging economic landscape.

What the Revision Means for Subscribers

The revised data plans, which took effect recently, see some plans experiencing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 percent. While this may come as unwelcome news to some subscribers, Airtel Nigeria has assured customers that the revision is necessary to ensure the sustainability of its operations.

“We understand that this revision may cause some inconvenience to our subscribers, but we assure them that it is necessary to ensure that we continue to provide them with the best possible services,” said a spokesperson for Airtel Nigeria.

Revised Data Plans

Here are some of the revised data plans:

Daily Plans:

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)

Weekly Plans:

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)

Monthly Plans:

N2,000 for 3GB (previously 1.5GB for N1,200)
N2,500 for 4GB (previously 3GB for N1,500)
N3,000 for 8GB (previously 4.5GB for N2,000)
N4,000 for 10GB (previously 6GB for N2,500)
N5,000 for 13GB (previously 10GB for N3,000)
N6,000 for 18GB (previously 15GB for N4,000)
N8,000 for 25GB (previously 18GB for N5,000)

Call Rates Also Increased

Airtel’s call rates have also increased to 25 kobo per second from the previous 18 kobo per second. This revision is in line with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a maximum tariff increment of 50 percent.

Industry Reaction

The revision of Airtel Nigeria’s data pricing structure is not an isolated incident. Other telecommunications providers in the country have also announced similar revisions in recent times. The move is seen as a necessary step to ensure the sustainability of the industry amidst rising operational costs.

“The revision of data pricing structures is a necessary step to ensure that telecommunications providers can continue to provide quality services to their subscribers,” said a spokesperson for the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).

Conclusion

Airtel Nigeria’s revision of its data pricing structure may come as unwelcome news to some subscribers, but it is a necessary step to ensure the sustainability of the company’s operations. As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, it is essential that providers adapt to changing circumstances to ensure that they can continue to provide quality services to their subscribers.