Nigerians are expressing their anger and disbelief after one of the country’s leading network service providers MTN dramatically increased the price of its 15GB weekly data plan from N2,000 to N6,000 overnight.
The sudden price hike has left many customers shocked and frustrated. Just days ago, the 15GB weekly package was available for a much lower price, making the increase seem even more sudden and unfair.
Social media platforms have become a hotbed for complaints, with users sharing their dissatisfaction and calling for the company to reconsider the price change.
Many netizens are questioning the rationale behind such a steep increase, especially given the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians.
Some users have taken to Twitter and Facebook to express their disappointment, creating hashtags related to the price hike trending across various platforms.
As the backlash continues to grow, many are urging MTN to provide an explanation for the increase and to consider the financial strain it places on its customers.
This incident has led a wave of discussions on the cost of telecommunications in the country and the need for more affordable options for users.
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.”