According to him, under the proposed regulations, the affected subscribers will have a 12-month grace period to reclaim their unused credits, provided they can verify ownership.
PSM warned that all students’ bodies would protest the “abnormal” and “inconsiderate” 50 per cent tariff hike “if not reviewed in the next 72 hours.”
He called on all Nigerian workers and masses to reject the tariff hike.
Mr Toriola said in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday that the tariff hikes, if approved, will enable them to sustain their business in the long term.
Mr Adinde disclosed that NCC would limit tariff plans to seven per operator, ensuring clarity and ease of choice for consumers.
PMCRG noted that the study could identify new opportunities for infrastructure sharing and improved market access for businesses.
NCC also reminded Nigerians that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences.
The subscribers, who spoke in separate interviews on Tuesday in Kano, said the situation caused them untold hardship.
“Some of the SIM registration centres just use any photo to register consumers that is why we see discrepancies,” he said.
The angry subscribers reportedly besieged the MTN office in protest over their SIM card blockage over the weekend.
