Lagos, Nigeria – February 2025: Airtel Nigeria, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, has revised its data plans, implementing a new pricing structure that reflects increased operational costs. The adjustments were confirmed on the company’s official website and through the *312# USSD code.
Reason for the Price Adjustment
The telecom giant stated that the revision aims to mitigate the impact of rising operational expenses caused by the country’s current economic challenges. Airtel has also increased call rates from 18 kobo per second to 25 kobo per second.
New Data Plans and Prices
The new data tariff covers daily, weekly, and monthly bundles, with significant price increases and changes to data volume allocations.
Daily Plans
| Price (₦) | Data Volume | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40MB | 1 day |
| 100 | 100MB | 1 day |
| 200 | 200MB | 3 days |
| 350 | 1GB | 1 day |
Weekly Plans
| Price (₦) | Data Volume | Extras | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 350MB | – | 7 days |
| 500 | 750MB | 1GB YouTube Night + 200MB YouTube Music/Spotify | 7 days |
| 500 | 1GB | 1GB YouTube Night + 50MB Socials | 7 days |
| 500 | 2GB | – | 2 days |
Monthly Plans (Revised)
| Price (₦) | New Data Volume | Previous Data Volume & Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | 3GB | 1.5GB for 1,200₦ |
| 2,500 | 4GB | 3GB for 1,500₦ |
| 3,000 | 8GB | 4.5GB for 2,000₦ |
Other Adjustments
| Price (₦) | New Data Volume | Previous Data Volume & Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4,000 | 10GB | 6GB for 2,500₦ |
| 5,000 | 13GB | 10GB for 3,000₦ |
| 6,000 | 18GB | 15GB for 4,000₦ |
| 8,000 | 25GB | 18GB for 5,000₦ |
Implications for Customers
The revised pricing means customers will have to pay more for data, with some bundles seeing up to a 60% increase in cost. However, Airtel has slightly increased data volume in some packages to balance affordability with economic challenges.
How to Subscribe
Customers can access the new plans by dialing *312# or visiting the Airtel website.
Conclusion
The price adjustment reflects the broader economic climate affecting businesses in Nigeria. While Airtel has increased data allocations for some plans, the higher costs may impact consumers who rely on affordable internet access for communication and work.