MTN Nigeria has announced a significant hike in its data charges, raising prices by 200%. This change was confirmed by the company in a statement shared online.

The company wrote: “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by, We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed Response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you better, which is why you are seeing the updated amount.”

The price increase follows a decision by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which approved a rise in tariffs for telecom companies in response to current market conditions.

The NCC explained that the new tariffs allow a maximum increase of 50% on existing prices, though some companies initially asked for more.

“The adjustment, capped at a maximum of 50 per cent of current tariffs, though lower than the over 100 per cent requested by some network operators, was arrived at taking into account ongoing industry reforms that will positively influence sustainability,” Mouka stated.

As a result, MTN has made its data bundles much more expensive. For example, the 15GB data bundle, which used to cost N2,000, now costs N6,000.

The 1.5TB plan has also risen, from N150,000 to N240,000. Other plans have seen similar increases, with the 100GB bundle now costing N25,000, up from N20,000. Even the 600GB plan has gone up from N75,000 to N120,000.

Many MTN customers are unhappy with the new prices. People are sharing their frustrations online, with some suggesting that the company should reconsider the price hike.

One user expressed their frustration, saying that the data bundles, especially the 15GB plan, don’t last long enough, and that the network has been unreliable.

Another user criticized the sudden price hike, calling it unaffordable, especially in a country where the cost of living is already high.

The price increase has sparked a lot of anger among Nigerian users, and many are worried about the impact on their daily lives.