Nigerians are expressing their anger and disbelief over a dramatic price increase from MTN, one of the country’s top network service providers. The price of its 15GB weekly data plan has risen overnight from N2,000 to N6,000.
This sudden hike has left many customers shocked and frustrated, struggling to understand how a plan that was affordable Just few days ago tripled without prior notice, the 15GB weekly package was available at a significantly lower price, making the increase seem even more abrupt and unfair.
Social media platforms have become a hub for complaints, with users sharing their dissatisfaction and urging the company to reconsider the price change. Hashtags against the price hike are trending demanding an explanation behind such a sudden increase, especially in light of the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians.
As the uproar grows, many are calling on MTN to provide an explanation for the increase and to consider the financial strain it places on its customers. This incident has sparked widespread discussions about the cost of data services in Nigeria.
Here are some reactions from netizens:
@GIFTy6286 : “If they like they should increase it to 1m,we will survive”
@AfrokonnectNG : “This sudden price increase from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000 for 15GB is wild! how are people supposed to cope with such an outrageous hike?
@Gorilla23mp : “But this is almost 200% increment, I thought they said it won’t be up to 100%?”
@gbolahan2211 : “Imagine MTN, increasing their tariff 15gb overnight without prior notice to customers. This is no way to do things man.
@damilarebellz : mtn will continue to do as they please, because they know these other two useless network provider can’t match them.”
