The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked claims that it has approved an increase in tariffs for data and voice calls.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
Recall that there were reports that the commission has approved tariff increases for MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other telecom companies.
According to the report, the Nigerians will pay more for telecom services as a result of the increase in the tariffs.
In a statement shared on its official X handle, the NCC disclosed: “The NCC has neither approved any new Telecom Tariff Plans nor a hike as reported online. The public is advised to disregard these claims.
“The NCC has issued a directive for all operators to simplify their current tariff plans in a transparent and fair manner for consumers.”
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, while speaking to the media, denied such approval.
“Telcos have not been granted any approval for tariff review,” he said.
Reacting to the NCC’s statement, Nigerians expressed some relief.
@kunlealmi wrote: “Great, thank you for the clarification. Please my network is really bad assist.”
Also @confideluke said: “I’m happy to hear this. Surfing the internet is one way I stay positive, despite my low income.”
