See why MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile may increase data, call, SMS rates

  • Telcom operators are clamoring for an increase in how much Nigerians are paying for data and call rates
  • They emphasised that the current pricing scheme is too cheap, citing various economic challenges, which include forex
  • Nigeria’s four biggest telecommunication service providers include MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile

Mobile network operators (MNOs) have called for a review of the current price regime for calls, short message service (SMS), and data.

Speaking under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the service providers said the pricing is no longer sustainable.