The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted claims that it has approved increased tariffs for data and voice calls.
Reports emerged that the commission has approved tariff increases for MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other telecom companies.
The report added that the new increase will see Nigerians pay more for telecom services.
In a statement released on its official X handle, the NCC expressly denied that the regulator had given the green light for network operators to increase their tariffs.
The statement reads
Also, TimesNow.com.ng spoke to Gbenga Adebayo, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and he denied such approval.
His words:
Reacting to the NCC’s statement, Nigerians expressed relief and thanked the commission.
@kunlealmi wrote:
Also @confideluke said:
TimesNow.com.ng previously reported that Nigerians have been hit with massive internet outages spanning major networks amid the nationwide hunger protest.
Subscribers of many telecommunication firms lament their inability to access many websites, especially social networks such as X and Facebook.
Many Nigerians suspect the authorities may have deliberately slowed down the Internet to stop the organizers from mobilizing via social networks.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
