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My last two posts on need to review telecoms tarrif based on the recent economic realities. NCC is making the move now. https://lnkd.in/dUPHjXbx

Once the fourth-largest operator in Nigeria's telecom industry with 22.5 million subscribers and a 14% market share, 9mobile has seen its numbers plummet to just 2.1% of the market with a loss of nearly 20 million subscribers. Today’s feature delves into 9mobile’s decline and its path to potential recovery. Here’s why 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcCtmE-J

Telcos seeking 100% tariff hike—MTN CEO. MTN Nigeria has revealed that telecommunications companies are seeking a 100 per cent tariff increase, but it remains uncertain whether the Nigerian Communications Commission—the telecom regulator, will approve the proposal. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. According to Toriola, the Read More https://lnkd.in/dyZwQtVg

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 15,861 complaints from telecom consumers against different telecom operators and cellular operators in November 2024, out of which, 15,748 (99… Read More: https://lnkd.in/dESkWEt2

📢 Exciting news in Nigeria's telecommunications sector 📢  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out new guidelines to simplify tariff plans for mobile network operators. These changes focus on enhancing transparency, fairness, and consumer protection. Key highlights include the unbundling of promotional elements, clearer presentation of tariff plans, and mandatory full disclosure via USSD to ensure consumers are well-informed. The NCC also promotes fair competition by standardizing tariff structures, which will benefit consumers by providing better services and pricing. Telecom operators have until December 31, 2024, to migrate all subscribers to these simplified plans. Stay informed by watching our clip and clicking the link below to read the detailed update and more on our website. https://lnkd.in/dxa7fbJ4  #TelecomUpdates #NCC #ConsumerProtection #StarkLegal #RegulatoryUpdate

Nigeria Loses 64.3 Million Telecom Subscription Amid Mandatory NIN-SIM Verification The recent completion of Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM verification which began in 2020 has led to a drastic reduction in active subscriptions. The mandatory NIN-verification initiative, endorsed by NCC, was set up to ensure that all active lines within the country are now linked to verified NINs. This adjustment led to major telecom operators MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile removing a combined 64.3 million lines from their databases. Overall, the exercise brought the total active GSM subscriptions in Nigeria down to 154.6 million by the end of September (Q3 2024), from 219 million in March (Q3 2024). This is according to data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Globacom and 9mobile were hit hardest, with Globacom’s subscriptions falling from 62.1 million to 19.1 million, losing 43 million lines. 9mobile also shrunk from 11.6 million to 3.6 million, reflecting an 8 million drop. Meanwhile, MTN retained market leadership with 78 million active subscriptions, while Airtel followed with 53.7 million, each experiencing more modest reductions of 3.7 million and 9.6 million lines, respectively. #NINVerification #NigeriaTelcos #MTN #Airtel #Globacom #9mobile #TelecomNews #NCC

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a total of 177 telecom licenses during the fiscal year 2023-24, according to its latest report. These licenses spanned… Read More: https://lnkd.in/d4s6ZCbq

EXCLUSIVE: After a three-year delay, Nigerian telco Mafab Communications will finally launch 5G services by the end of Q1 2025, the company’s COO Adebayo Onigbanjo told TechCabal. Mafab secured its 5G license on the same day as MTN in Dec. 2021. While MTN launched its 5G services just eight months later, Mafab—a newer company—faced delays in deploying its network due to a lack of telecom infrastructure and licencing delays. Mafab advertised 5G routers after its Jan 2023 launch, but service activation wasn't possible. Sales have since been paused as the company works to complete its infrastructure buildout. Mafab will now launch its 5G services with 102 operational sites in Kano and Abuja and subscribers will need to buy routers to connect to the network. Get all the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSzXtk8W

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It's surprising that with all the revenue generated by MTN and Telecel, there is no provision for a redundant link on their networks. It's a valid question to ask - why and how? As users, we rely on these networks for our daily communication and business needs, so it's important to have a backup plan in place. We urge the NCA to take action on this matter. #nca #ghana #internet #mtn #telecel