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Tariff review: Telecom operators threaten to shut down services in some parts of Nigeria

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have threatened to shut down their services in some parts of the country next year if their demand for tariff review is not considered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) stated this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, issued on Monday.

According to Adebayo, the survival of the telecom sector demands immediate and bold reform for its sustainability, adding that tariffs must be reviewed to reflect the economic realities of delivering telecom services at a minimum for industry sustainability.

“If nothing is done, we might begin to see in the new year grim consequences unfolding, such as Service Shedding; operators may not be able to provide services in some areas and at some times of the day leaving millions disconnected, there will be significant economic Fallout, because businesses will suffer from a lack of connectivity, stalling growth and innovation.

“There will also be National Economic Disruption where Key sectors like security, commerce, healthcare, and education which rely heavily on telecom infrastructure, will face serious disruptions,” Adebayo said.

Telecom industry is under heavy burden.

Emphasizing that without the tariff review, operators cannot continue to guarantee service availability, the ALTON Chairman said though the challenges being faced by the telcos are not new, they have become more acute and more threatening with this passing year.

• He noted that rising operational costs, skyrocketing energy costs, the relentless pressure of inflation, and volatile exchange rates, amongst others, have all placed an unsustainable burden on network operators.

• Adebayo added that despite these mounting pressures, tariffs have remained stagnant, leaving operators trapped in a financial quagmire.

• According to him, the resources needed to maintain, expand, and modernize telecom networks are no longer available and without intervention, “the future of this sector is at grave risk.”

Keeping the sector afloat

The ALTON Chairman noted that stakeholders have done their best over the years to sustain the sector by upholding the values and importance of telecommunications in society.

“However, let me be clear: our work is far from over. It is not enough to have kept the sector afloat; we must now focus on securing its future. The sustainability challenges we face today are not just a passing storm—they are a clarion call for decisive action to ensure that this industry thrives for generations to come.

“Despite the dire warnings, we still believe that a better 2025 is possible—but only if we act now. Let this be the moment when we come together, acknowledge the urgency of the situation, and commit to saving this sector,” he said.

Backstory

Due to the increasing costs, telecom operators in Nigeria have since last year been clamouring for an increase in tariffs.

In a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), the operators said the telecom industry is the only industry that has not reviewed its prices despite the rising inflation in the country and other economic realities that warrant increment.

• They blamed this on the regulatory restraints that have been preventing them from pricing appropriately.

• The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regulates prices in the telecom industry and telecom operators are not allowed to implement any price change without the regulator’s approval.

• The regulator has said a cost-based study is being conducted to determine if it would approve price increments for the operators.

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/30/tariff-review-telecom-operators-threaten-to-shut-down-services-in-some-parts-of-nigeria/

They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

With your 10 naira data you just come to nairaland to talk rubbish.... how much have you spent this week on airtime and data broke ass nigga

Who are they threatening?

SensetionalGoal:
With your 10 naira data you just come to nairaland to talk rubbish.... how much have you spent this week on airtime and data broke ass nigga

I didn't spend anything on data this week.but the network of your poor region should be shut down.

The aviation industry must take a hard, unapologetic stance to end its perpetual financial bleeding.

This requires a nationwide shutdown of non-essential and underperforming airports. Airports in Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, and the ill-advised proposed projects in Ogun, Ekiti, and Osun must be scrapped immediately.
The industry can no longer afford to subsidize inefficiency under the guise of regional development. It's time for brutal fiscal discipline to secure the sector's survival.

Na today yansh dey back?

They no fit threatening Nigerians jare

Nawa o

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

Seun, Lalasticlala.

Let them shutdown operation in the south East due to the criminal activities in the south East.

Cutting off the south East will improve services and encourage the NCC to review Tariff.

Over 85% of the population of the South East don't use phone according to research and statistics.

There is no need operating in areas like south East where there is no profit.

I know my Lagos will never be on this list

kettykings:
The aviation industry must take a hard, unapologetic stance to end its perpetual financial bleeding.

This requires a nationwide shutdown of non-essential and underperforming airports. Airports in Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, and the ill-advised proposed projects in Ogun, Ekiti, and Osun must be scrapped immediately.
The industry can no longer afford to subsidize inefficiency under the guise of regional development. It's time for brutal fiscal discipline to secure the sector's survival.

lol
Are they the ones affecting the telecoms?

Nigeria 🇳🇬 will be good 😊 in Jesus Name

It’s happening already as certain parts of lagos and ogun state stop showing signals once electricity goes off for longer periods.

CivilEngineer90:
It’s happening already as certain parts of lagos and ogun state stop showing signals once electricity goes off for longer periods.

Any part of Lagos affected should be the outskirts

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

You are being feed by your parents. A boy not up to 25years will come here to spill rubbish

Kobicove:
Any part of Lagos affected should be the outskirts

exactly, those parts close to ogun state especially ogun state.

AmazingGenius:
Source: https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/30/tariff-review-telecom-operators-threaten-to-shut-down-services-in-some-parts-of-nigeria/

Give us Location

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

Stoooooppppp itttttt! today na 31st oo, no on this Gen enter new year o, dem go drag am o

I think it's fluctuating already.... My glo line went off few minutes ago... Airtel has been epileptic since Sunday after over here likewise MTN

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

Said by ebi pawa 😂😂 person wey their papa is president and they are still shouting ebi pawa 😂

Cruzmaster:
Said by ebi pawa 😂😂 person wey their papa is president and they are still shouting ebi pawa 😂

Said by Emeka wey dey beat him Papa because of firewood

Wealthoptulent:
Give us Location


Stoooooppppp itttttt! today na 31st oo, no on this Gen enter new year o, dem go drag am o

Peace is never an option bro

I agree with the telecommunication companies here .
There’s no point investing scarce resources on unproductive zones where they are too broke to recharge their lines or even buy data.

The sad east should be excised from Nigeria and added as bonus to Bakassi and surrendered to Cameroon.

How can you have over 40 million useless billionaires in a place and yet produce the lowest figures in the country .

The maps below is the reason why the telcos are unhappy .

The sad east needs to do better walahi 😂😂
Even the war torn North East is more economically viable than the sad east .

Osu should get to work and stop leeching on the rest of the county .

Finally, my advice to the telcos is that telecommunication infrastructures in the sad east should be diverted to other zones where they are really needed .

The sad east should go back to the era where messengers are used or someone should be using gong to disseminate information at the village square 😂😂😂😂

Okpokpo09:
You are being feed by your parents. A boy not up to 25years will come here to spill rubbish

Ok Mr osu wawa mkpurumiri Jew rat

kettykings:
The aviation industry must take a hard, unapologetic stance to end its perpetual financial bleeding.

This requires a nationwide shutdown of non-essential and underperforming airports. Airports in Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, and the ill-advised proposed projects in Ogun, Ekiti, and Osun must be scrapped immediately.
The industry can no longer afford to subsidize inefficiency under the guise of regional development. It's time for brutal fiscal discipline to secure the sector's survival.

Guilty conscience is already disturbing this osu .
See a poor attempt at diversion .
We are talking about telcos here and you are mumbling about airports 😂😂.

Could be sign of schizophrenia too
Dude , when we we get to airports issue we’d talk about a certain airport in the country in Abakaliki where even bird has not flown since it was built but that’s a story for another day .

The sad east is about to be cut off from civilization .
You backward villagers don’t even need data .

You are too broke to afford phones or even recharge the few ones you have .

Choke on this beautiful maps Emeka

It is inevitable. Most commodities have had a x6 to x15 price increase since 2014. Only telecoms seem not to have increased the cost of service in same vein. They should leave let us go back to nitel since some slaves are hellbent on running the country aground with their pure greed

FearlessYoruba:
They should shut down their services in poor region like sadEast and North, you don't deserve service you can't pay for

Opening your gutter mouth to spew out hatred from one thread to the other won't help you. I pray that this hatred swallows you up this new year we're about to enter.

DuttyChuks:
Opening your gutter mouth to spew out hatred from one thread to the other won't help you. I pray that this hatred swallows you up this new year we're about to enter.

Ok Mr osu wawa mkpurumiri Ipob Jew rat

FearlessYoruba:
Ok Mr osu wawa mkpurumiri Ipob Jew rat

You can go ahead and insult your father but it doesn't change anything. You will soon hear nwii.