NCC Approves 50% Tariff Hike For Telcos

Telecom subscribers in Nigeria will face higher costs for data and airtime following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators on Monday.

In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators, was arrived at taking into account ongoing industry reforms that will positively influence sustainability”.

The regulator stated that the increase was in accordance with its authority under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), which grants it the power to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges for telecommunications operators.

“These adjustments will remain within the tariff bands stipulated in the 2013 NCC Cost Study, and requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as is the Commission’s standard practice for tariff reviews. It will be implemented in strict adherence to the recently issued NCC Guidance on Tariff Simplification, 2024,” the statement read.

Tariff rates have remained static since 2013, despite the increasing costs of operation faced by telecom operators.

“The approved adjustment is aimed at addressing the significant gap between operational costs and current tariffs while ensuring that the delivery of services to consumers is not compromised.

“These adjustments will support the ability of operators to continue investing in infrastructure and innovation, ultimately benefiting consumers through improved services and connectivity, including better network quality, enhanced customer service, and greater coverage.”

The NCC stated that it recognised the financial pressures faced by Nigerian households and businesses and remained empathetic to the impact of tariff adjustments.

“To this end, the Commission has mandated that operators implement these adjustments transparently and in a manner that is fair to consumers. Operators are also required to educate and inform the public about the new rates while demonstrating measurable improvements in service delivery,” the regulator said.

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