Telecom giant, MTN, on Monday, November 28, 2016, sent a message to its subscribers in Nigeria that beginning from December 1, 2016 it will increase data tariffs.
The text message reads: “Dear customer, please be informed that from December 1, some MTN data tariffs will be increased to reflect the new rates set by the NCC to operators. Thank you.”
Shortly after the news brok, MTN subscribers hit social media platforms to express their displeasure to the plan to increase data tariffs.
Below are some of the reactions expressed on Facebook and Twitter:
@MobilePunch that’s for the fools still using MTN
— Nnamdi Boniface (@NnamdiSummer) November 28, 2016
@MobilePunch That’s How the Thieves would lose customers too.
— David India (@DavidIndia2) November 28, 2016
@MobilePunch GLO has always had a better rate. Its time to GLOw
— kayode Adekoya (@abolayo2020) November 28, 2016
@mobilepunch now that’s a serious one, they need to be careful not to loose customerss
— #whodoesthat (@_deadguy) November 28, 2016
@MobilePunch We’ll explore the other competitors.
— nsikakAbasi Umoh (@nsikakumoh_j) November 28, 2016
@mobilepunch things are getting tough
— Hafsat muazu (@Hafsatmuazu2) November 28, 2016