Airtel Nigeria Increases Data and Call Rates Amid Rising Operational Costs

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom provider, has officially revised its data pricing structure. The adjustment, which was prompted by inflation and forex volatility, is a result of these factors.

🔺 What’s Changing?

• The new prices took effect recently and have been met with mixed reactions from subscribers.
• Airtel states that the tariff adjustments are necessary to maintain service quality and network expansion.
• This comes shortly after MTN Nigeria increased its tariffs by nearly 50%.

New Airtel Data Prices

📌 Daily Plans:

• N50 → 40MB (valid for 1 day)
• N100 → 100MB (valid for 1 day)
• N200 → 200MB (valid for 3 days)
• N350 → 1GB (valid for 1 day)

📌 Weekly Plans:

• N350 → 350MB (valid for 7 days)
• N500 → 750MB + 1GB YouTube Night + 200MB YouTube Music/Spotify (valid for 7 days)
• N500 → 1GB + 1GB YouTube Night + 50MB Socials (valid for 7 days)
• N500 → 2GB (valid for 2 days)

📌 Monthly Plans: (Significant Price Increases)

• 3GB → N2,000 (Previously 1.5GB at N1,200)
• 4GB → N2,500 (Previously 3GB at N1,500)
• 8GB → N3,000 (Previously 4.5GB at N2,000)
• 10GB → N4,000 (Previously 6GB at N2,500)
• 13GB → N5,000 (Previously 10GB at N3,000)
• 18GB → N6,000 (Previously 15GB at N4,000)
• 25GB → N8,000 (Previously 18GB at N5,000)

📌 Other Adjustments:

• Call rates have increased from 18 kobo/sec to 25 kobo/sec.
• Some plans remain unchanged, such as the 5GB weekly plan for N1,500.

Subscriber Reactions

📢 Mixed Reactions as customers express frustration over the increased prices. Some believe the costs are becoming unbearable, while others understand the need for adjustments amid economic challenges.

Airtel’s Assurance

Airtel has assured users that despite the price hike, they remain committed to:
✅ Delivering value to subscribers.
✅ Expanding network coverage across Nigeria.
✅ Ensuring quality service despite the economic downturn.