Legal battle looms as subscribers reject 100% telecom call, data tariff hike

  • Telecom subscribers have announced plans to sue service providers to court over a proposed 100% tariff increase on calls and data rates
  • NATCOMS intends to file a lawsuit should the operators implement the hike without first considering alternative ways to generate revenue
  • The association argued that the proposed increase would unfairly strain low-income subscribers and limit their access to essential services

Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade’s experience covering Energy, MSMEs, Technology and the Stock Market.

Telecommunications subscribers have announced plans to take legal action against service providers over a proposed tariff increase that could potentially double the cost of services across the country.