Yes, Airtel has given us unlimited data plans in Nigeria, and we are 'supposed to be happy'. However, what the India-owned telecom company is giving in its native country is out-of-this-world. The firm has just introduced a package called Airtel Rs.349 pack, which gives unlimited calls and 28GB data bundle for Rs.349.

Even though the Naira is currently weak and helpless, when you convert that amount to Naira, it approximates to ₦1950 only. Yes, ₦1950 only!

Airtel, fully called Bharti Airtel in India, didn't just take a dive down to introduce such an unbelievable offer; it was due to a strong competition from a new comer, Reliance Jio. Less than a year that the company started off in India, it has accumulated over 125 million subscribers -- thanks to its very, very cheap data bundle and call offers.

Since its inception, Jio offers, among other plans, a Rs.349 plan, which gives unlimited calls to all networks (in India), 20GB of data, and unlimited free SMSes. And the plan is valid for 56 days.

As a result of the mouth-watering offers from the new comer, a lot of Indians started switching to Jio. But to mitigate against losing their subscribers, Airtel and other telecoms (like Vodafone) in India introduced offers that will compete with those of Jio's. And so Vodafone first introduced a Rs.392 pack and now Airtel has introduced a Rs.349 pack, a package that costs the same as that of Jio's.

The Vodafone's Rs.392 pack (an equivalent of ₦2200) gives unlimited calls and 28GB data bundle; the Airtel Rs.349 pack gives unlimited calls to all networks and 28GB data bundle.

The Airtel Rs.349 pack didn't come without terms and conditions, though. The plan allows subscribers to use a maximum of 1GB data in a day, and of 250 minutes call in a day, and it's only valid for 28 days. When the limit is exceeded, subscribers will need to pay 10 paise per minute for calls to Airtel numbers, and 30 paise per minute for calls to other networks.


Full Airtel Packs in India

What can be deduced from this reduction in the cost of Airtel packs is that competition is good, for the subscribers. It makes things cheaper.

But the question now is, why is NCC trying to increase the cost of data plans and tariff plans in Nigeria? And why do telecom operators always wait for a fierce competitor to reduce price drastically before others join in the reduction?

Source: https://www.techrabytes.com/airtel-is-giving-unlimited-to-indians/

Well, unfortunately, we're not Indians. Let them enjoy the exploitations while it last

And Ntel plan cost like say u wan buy land. SMH

It wont work here because
1. Goverment regulation (NCC)
2. Cost of doing business (Imagine the cost of running those generators at every base station
3. No proper working template all they do is hire so called A-list artists as ambassador who I believe brings nothing much to the table.
4. Unstable economy. So it's we the finally consumer that will have to bear all cost in the end

Being born to this world is not a mistake, but being born in Nigeria.

tulipsmadra:
It wont work here because
1. Goverment regulation (NCC)
2. Cost of doing business (Imagine the cost of running those generators at every base station
3. No proper working template all they do is hire so called A-list artists as ambassador who I believe brings nothing much to the table.
4. Unstable economy. So it's we the finally consumer that will have to bear all cost in the end

You just answered op's question at the last paragraph

Simply because there is no competition to force market prices down.

India has huge energy deficits so its not because of energy cost. The backbone IPv4/IPv6 cost are next to nothing. Nigerian's deserve cheaper data prices regardless of the factors involved.

Mtn has been milking us dry for years this jio guys should come and liberate us

tulipsmadra:
It wont work here because
1. Goverment regulation (NCC)
2. Cost of doing business (Imagine the cost of running those generators at every base station
3. No proper working template all they do is hire so called A-list artists as ambassador who I believe brings nothing much to the table.
4. Unstable economy. So it's we the finally consumer that will have to bear all cost in the end

always making excuses for these useless telecomms.

India is a third world nation in a terrible situation like nigeria.

They don't have 24/7 electricity either, except very few major cities.
Houses rely on solar power while we rely on generator here.


Even if their is 24/7 electricity, are the telecoms gonna be getting the power free of charge?
They will probably be paying almost close equivalent to what they are paying now for diesel.


Indian economy is not so great either.



Problem with the country when it comes to telecommunication is NCC. That organisation is run by shithead illiterates.

No wonder some of them no dey use porn play.

chloride6:
Simply because there is no competition to force market prices down.

India has huge energy deficits so its not because of energy cost. The backbone IPv4/IPv6 cost are next to nothing. Nigerian's deserve cheaper data prices regardless of the factors involved.

I second this; we deserve cheaper call and data rate.

tunisbaba:
Yes, Airtel has given us unlimited data plans in Nigeria, and we are 'supposed to be happy'. However, what the India-owned telecom company is giving in its native country is out-of-this-world. The firm has just introduced a package called Airtel Rs.349 pack, which gives unlimited calls and 28GB data bundle for Rs.349.

Even though the Naira is currently weak and helpless, when you convert that amount to Naira, it approximates to ₦1950 only. Yes, ₦1950 only!

Airtel, fully called Bharti Airtel in India, didn't just take a dive down to introduce such an unbelievable offer; it was due to a strong competition from a new comer, Reliance Jio. Less than a year that the company started off in India, it has accumulated over 125 million subscribers -- thanks to its very, very cheap data bundle and call offers.

Since its inception, Jio offers, among other plans, a Rs.349 plan, which gives unlimited calls to all networks (in India), 20GB of data, and unlimited free SMSes. And the plan is valid for 56 days.

As a result of the mouth-watering offers from the new comer, a lot of Indians started switching to Jio. But to mitigate against losing their subscribers, Airtel and other telecoms (like Vodafone) in India introduced offers that will compete with those of Jio's. And so Vodafone first introduced a Rs.392 pack and now Airtel has introduced a Rs.349 pack, a package that costs the same as that of Jio's.

The Vodafone's Rs.392 pack (an equivalent of ₦2200) gives unlimited calls and 28GB data bundle; the Airtel Rs.349 pack gives unlimited calls to all networks and 28GB data bundle.

The Airtel Rs.349 pack didn't come without terms and conditions, though. The plan allows subscribers to use a maximum of 1GB data in a day, and of 250 minutes call in a day, and it's only valid for 28 days. When the limit is exceeded, subscribers will need to pay 10 paise per minute for calls to Airtel numbers, and 30 paise per minute for calls to other networks.


Full Airtel Packs in India

What can be deduced from this reduction in the cost of Airtel packs is that competition is good, for the subscribers. It makes things cheaper.

But the question now is, why is NCC trying to increase the cost of data plans and tariff plans in Nigeria? And why do telecom operators always wait for a fierce competitor to reduce price drastically before others join in the reduction?

Source: https://www.techrabytes.com/airtel-is-giving-unlimited-to-indians/

OP: Why don't you go to india if you think data is that cheap.

Dere is 24/7 light in Bonny Island y are day milking use dry here!!! Thief na thief

This network providers are just criminals, day don't even want to offer use unlimited services my question is y? And in south Africa unlimited price is base on speed not data eg, 1mb/s 2mb/s 5mb/s dats how day charge on dere unlimited service but d one airtel brought is 10k, 15k and 20k yet day still apply truttle, dis pple are just crooks!!!

No wonder they consume porn like mad

reumat:
Dere is 24/7 light in Bonny Island y are day milking use dry here!!! Thief na thief

This network providers are just criminals, day don't even want to offer use unlimited services my question is y? And in south Africa unlimited price is base on speed not data eg, 1mb/s 2mb/s 5mb/s dats how day charge on dere unlimited service but d one airtel brought is 10k, 15k and 20k yet day still apply truttle, dis pple are just crooks!!!

You should blame NCC

The Zoo Country can't get this offer cos Animals don't deserve data

Mustiboy:
Being born to this world is not a mistake, but being born in Nigeria.

lol

Yelutide:


OP: Why don't you go to india if you think data is that cheap.

Oya, pay for my visa and ticket, and I will go now, now.