MTN Nigeria has increased the price of its data subscriptions as telecommunications operators in Nigeria have begun the implementation of the 50% price increment recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The revised MTN data prices seen by Nairametrics show that MTN’s 1.8GB monthly plan now goes for N1,500.
This replaces the previous 1.5GB plan priced at N1,000.
The 20GB plan has been adjusted to N7,500, up from N5,500, while the 15GB plan now costs N6,500, a rise from N4,500.
Text message now N6.00
While other mobile operators comprising Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile are yet to update their data prices as of the time of filling this report, newsmen can confirm that all the networks are now charging N6.00 for text messages, instead of the previous N4.00.
The increment in the price of text message reflects the 50% approved by the NCC.
According to telecom industry sources, the telcos got the final approval for their new tariff plans on Monday and all the operators are in the process of adjusting their data and voice plans.
Speaking at a forum two weeks ago, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) Engr. Gbenga Adebayo disclosed that all the operator had sent their new tariff plans to the NCC and were awaiting approval.
