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Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by solagist(op): 3:38am On Apr 01, 2020

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Ibrahim Pantami, has urged telecoms companies to subsidise the cost of calls and data to cushion the effect of the ramgpaging COVID-19 pandemic.

A British telecom firm, Vodafone had, in the wake of the pandemic, offered a 30-day free unlimited mobile data to half a million of its pay monthly customers.

The mobile network said it was doing so as part of its support measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

Customers considered “vulnerable” will be automatically upgraded, it said, while others can apply.

Pantami, on his official Twitter handle, urged telecoms companies to ensure they further subsidy or reduce calls and data for citizens in this criticla time.

The telecoms firms, however, said they have been supportimng the nation and first responders as they tackle the menace of COVID-19.

They, however, said they were not interested in making a showmanship of the gesture at this trying time.

Acting under the aegis of Association of Licesned telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), its Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, said though the times are hard, the telcos have been doing a lot to support the country during this trying times.

Adebayo said the industry is looking at various options as responsible and caring corporate citizens to support the government and the customers.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/minister-seeks-reduction-in-call-data-tariff/amp/

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by darfay: 5:26am On Apr 01, 2020

This would be the best decision ever made by Buhariz govt

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by helinues: 5:27am On Apr 01, 2020

We hope so oo.

Only in Nigeria unlimited data expires before 25th.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by lekjons(m): 5:28am On Apr 01, 2020*

darfay:
This would be the best decision ever made by Buhariz govt

The government doesn't own the Telcos.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by virginboy1(m): 5:28am On Apr 01, 2020*

Yes ooo, Since enterprise like MTN did not drop 1 Billion. They should just open free data for Nigerians for now.

Even if it's free 5GB. It will help cry

And also DSTV and GOTV should reduce their price... undecided

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by HEEBRAHIIM(m): 5:28am On Apr 01, 2020

The guy above me is a scam, beware of him. ��

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by kalvoken(m): 5:29am On Apr 01, 2020

Mtn = Buhari

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Boschh(m): 5:29am On Apr 01, 2020

Data is Oxygen...

If you don't have data, How can you survive Indoors??

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by GreatResearcher1: 5:31am On Apr 01, 2020

Free data should be given to Nigerian girls. I am tried of "pls sub for me" "pls send me airtime"

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by RichDad1(m): 5:31am On Apr 01, 2020*

Can these greedy telcos show us whet they have been doing to support this pandemic, despite raking in billions of $$ in profits over the years?
Apart from the useless Stay safe, Safety first , Safety for All and other unsolicited and ineffective banners on our mobile phones?

They’ll rather spend millions on endorsements for some wacky accidental celebrities than doing something that will have direct impacts on their numerous subscribers.

And yes Mike Adenuga donated #1.5b to the the government to fight the pandemic. However, we all know that government in this context is a committee of vultures that specializes in devouring what’s meant for the populace. so that can be categorized as a wasted effort, a badly thought out Idea or the usual ~~audio donation.~~

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Franzinni: 5:31am On Apr 01, 2020

Most essential human needs today

1. Data

2. Air

3. Water

4. Food
In that order

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by mygreenday(m): 5:31am On Apr 01, 2020

let's see how this works out... especially in greed infested Nigeria

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by spafu(m): 5:32am On Apr 01, 2020

Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by virginboy1(m): 5:33am On Apr 01, 2020

HEEBRAHIIM:
The guy above me is a scam, beware of him. ��

Which guy

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Darkseid(m): 5:33am On Apr 01, 2020

MTN be like..

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by pk2me: 5:35am On Apr 01, 2020

The man is right coz a lot of people are staying at home and nothing doing except making use of their phones.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Worldbest281: 5:35am On Apr 01, 2020

I like this minister..... I hope this is effective soon

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by johnmartus(m): 5:35am On Apr 01, 2020

I just don't understand why we can't just get something right in this country. Even if the government can't regulate the price of other things There's nothing stop them to control this foriegn own telecommunications companies.

It's not only about covid19 government just have to do something to this telecom companies that reaping Nigerians their hard earning money.

Mtn with their poor service delivery these days can't justify the irrationality behind the hike on their Data price.

Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by BruncleZuma: 5:36am On Apr 01, 2020

Won't this be asking too much, since there is no planned economic stimulus package to cover them or their losses?

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by sylve11: 5:36am On Apr 01, 2020

Reduce the price of every consumable stuff. If Man nor die, how Man go take rotten?

Oh God, please, dont cast us away from your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from us. Please, restore to us Your joy of Your salvation. sad

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by iammo(m): 5:36am On Apr 01, 2020

Only Glo can do that... you see those South African MTN heen they prefer to steal peoples data instead

.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Bevista: 5:36am On Apr 01, 2020

Govt officials suddenly demanding private companies to provide "palliatives" for their customers. But the govt themselves who control the vast majority of our resources have provided zero palliatives in this period.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by WiseStarr(m): 5:37am On Apr 01, 2020

Like what and what are the telecomms doing to support the country

They keep increasing both data subscription fee and call charges

Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Nobody: 5:40am On Apr 01, 2020

Bit must be to a considerate reduction agreed by both parties

It takes a lot to keep this infrastructures running and the loss and sabotage that comes with it is explosive.

The midline should be reached between operators and the government and should never be an imposed tariff.

Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Kez11: 5:40am On Apr 01, 2020

Franzinni:
Most essential human needs today

1. Data

2. Air

3. Water

4. Food
In that order

1. Air

2. Water

3. Food

4. Data

In that order

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by tunjijones(m): 5:41am On Apr 01, 2020

The will never do that. Nigerian are too greedy. Instead they wld even look for ways to get more money out of people.

Just hours before the lock down prices of commodity had increased in Abuja. Imagine a bag of pure water that was 100 naira immediately increased to 150 naira.

Nigerian are really bad people. No wonder we have the kind of leaders we have.

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Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by Vikelo1212: 5:43am On Apr 01, 2020

iammo:

Only Glo can do that... you see those South African MTN heen they prefer to steal peoples data instead

.

No. Send an sms and read the comment following. MTN gave so many users (if not all) up to 200 and something freeSMS.

Pls confirm.

(though my monthly subscription has drained out Twice in One month and I had to subscribe for another one, making it the 3rd time. Within just one month.

Re: Ibrahim Pantami Seeks Reduction In Call, Data Tariff by iammo(m): 5:45am On Apr 01, 2020

Vikelo1212:
No. Send an sms and read the comment following. MTN gave so many users (if not all) up to 200 and something freeSMS.

Pls confirm.

I will, never knew.. well they tried, lets hope they would be kind with data

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