The telecoms regulator said that this robust recovery followed a period of decline, which saw subscriptions plummet to 154,904,827 in September 2024.
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator, has significantly adjusted its data pricing structure.
In December 2024, MTN lost 236 customers, Airtel recorded 269 outgoing porting, Globacom recorded 305, while 9mobile lost 2,188.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans to embark on a nationwide rally on February 4 over the 50 per cent hike in telecom services by the Nigerian Communications Commission
NATCOMS president Deolu Ogunbanjo said the protest was uncalled for, as it would send wrong signals to investors.
NATCOMS president Deolu Ogunbanjo, in an interview in Lagos, said the Nigerian Communications Commission did not carry subscribers along.
NCC said it would issue a statement to clarify all speculations about the telecom tariff hike.
Mr Maida said that earlier this year, NCC analysed consumer complaints, revealing data depletion and billing issues as top concerns.
According to the statement, NCC took “a dim view” of the infringement, seeing it as a threat to regulatory stability in the telecommunications industry.
Mr Ogunbanjo stated that congestion was palpable, and the slow pace of uploads was frustrating.
