The tariff hike comes amid an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis rocking Nigeria.
Mr Adinde disclosed that NCC would limit tariff plans to seven per operator, ensuring clarity and ease of choice for consumers.
Mr Maida said that clearly, no sector of national life was left out of the digital transformation conversation.
He said it was the commission’s effort to curtail piracy activities in Uyo and its environs.
The NCC said a story on the website threatened national security and triggered the restriction but failed to specify the story.
On Monday, angry subscribers stormed the MTN office at FESTAC, Lagos, tearing down its iron fence to gain access in protest over their blocked SIM cards.
NCC filed criminal charges against MTN, Karl Toriola, its CEO, Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd. and Yahaya Maibe, alleging copyright infringement
“In all ramifications, fibre disruptions have constituted a threat to the manifestation of the industry’s inherent potentials,” the ATCON president said.
“New applications for the aforementioned licences will not be accepted.”
Mr Maida said that the 6G revolution would transform industries.
