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MTN Nigeria has officially raised the prices of its internet plans, implementing the 50% tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January.
The new pricing structure sees significant adjustments, with some plans increasing by as much as $60.
Under the revised rates, the 1.8GB monthly plan now costs $1.88, up from $1.25, replacing the previous 1.5GB for $1.25. The 20GB plan has been adjusted to $9.38, rising from $6.88, while the 15GB plan now costs $8.13, compared to the previous $5.63. Larger data bundles have seen even sharper increases—MTN’s 90-day 1.5TB plan has jumped from $187.50 to $300, and the 600GB 90-day plan now costs $150, up from $93.75.
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However, not all plans have been affected equally. An MTN Nigeria executive, who requested anonymity, told TechCabal, “It’s not a 50% increase on every plan, but rather an across-the-board adjustment. Some plans remain unchanged to ensure we keep the grassroots connected. For instance, the 2.5GB daily plan at $0.75 has not been affected.”
Meanwhile, SWIFT Networks has also increased internet prices by 50%, aligning with the new NCC directive.
While Airtel and Globacom have yet to revise their data prices, a source at Airtel revealed that the company has introduced a $0.00031 flat rate per second for all voice calls. Both Airtel and Globacom, along with other telecom operators, are expected to implement price adjustments later this month.
Industry sources confirm that the tariff hikes took effect on Monday afternoon, impacting both data and voice plans. Some daily plans have also undergone minor changes in validity—a 2-day plan is now valid for just 1 day, while a 7-day plan expires in 6 days.
The NCC approved the 50% tariff increase on January 20, 2025, following years of lobbying by telecom operators, who argued that existing prices were unsustainable due to inflation and currency devaluation. The telecom sector had maintained the same tariffs for 11 years, despite Nigeria experiencing record-high inflation rates.
As more telecom companies adjust their pricing in response to the new tariffs, Nigerian consumers will have to brace for higher internet and call costs in the coming months.
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