Outrage as MTN hikes 15GB weekly data plan from N2K to N6K

Nigerians have taken to social media to express shock and frustration over MTN’s sudden increase in the cost of its 15GB weekly data plan, which jumped from N2,000 to N6,000.

The unexpected price surge has sent the online community abuzz, with many netizens calling out the telecom giant for what they describe as an unfair and exorbitant hike. Social media platforms have been flooded with complaints, as users lament the impact of the increase on their internet usage and daily expenses.

While MTN has yet to issue an official statement addressing the hike, the move has sent the social media on frenzy about the affordability of data services in Nigeria and the need for regulatory intervention to prevent arbitrary price adjustments by network providers.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@gbolahan2211: “Imagine MTN
@MTNNG
increasing their tariff 15gb overnight without prior notice to customers. This is no way to do things man. I even sent them a message and they told me cause they wanna serve me better. Damn!!”

@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? Internet access is essential for work, education, and staying connected, yet it’s being priced like a luxury.
At this rate, users may be forced to look for alternatives or reduce their data consumption drastically. MTN really needs to reconsider this move because it’s not sustainable for the average Nigerian. What do you think about this development?”

@Gorilla23mp: “But this is almost 200% increment, I thought they said it won’t be up to 100%?”

@nolifefahard: “Una Dey vote for capitalism na
We will learn the hard way.”

@damilarebellz: “Una see say
@AirtelNigeria
and
@GloWorld
are two oloriburuku and backward set of network providers….mtn will continue to do as they please with their tariffs and prices because they know these other two useless network providers can’t match them.”