Data Price Increase: Expect Poor Data Services – Telecom Operators Tell Consumers

The Association of Licenced Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on Thursday informed consumers to expect poor data services, without the review of the Data Tariff Floor.The Chairman of ALTON, Mr Gbenga Adebayo said in a statement in Lagos, that there was the need for an upward review, so as to offer better data services to subscribers.Adebayo said that the operators fully understood the public sentiments that greeted the announcement...

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Why NCC Directed Telecom Companies to Increase Data Tariffs – Official

This is an unofficial explanation about the unprecedented increment in the prices of data services as directed by the Federal Government.An official of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given reason behind the directive to the five big telecoms operators in the country to increase their data tariffs from Thursday, December 1, 2016, according to the DailyTrust.The reason is reportedly in order to allow small operators and new entrants...

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10 Categories Of People That May Not Afford To Browse When Data Rates Increases

Despite the quagmire state of the nation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has chosen to add to our problems by mandating local service providers to increase their data rates for irrelevant reasons, starting from the 1st of December.Without deceiving ourselves, this directive from NCC will be unfavorable to subscribers as many may denied frequent internet access. Without wasting time, the following people may no longer have access to...

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