Airtel Nigeria has adjusted its internet and voice plan prices, marking a 50% increase just a week after MTN Nigeria made a similar move.

Under the new pricing structure, Airtel’s most affordable monthly data package now offers 2GB for ₦1,500, replacing the previous 1.2GB plan that cost ₦1,000. Other notable changes include:

• 3GB for ₦2,000 (previously 1.5GB at ₦1,200)
• 4GB for ₦2,500 (up from 3GB at ₦1,500)
• 8GB for ₦3,000 (previously 4.5GB at ₦2,000)
• 10GB for ₦4,000 (formerly 6GB at ₦2,500)
• 13GB for ₦5,000 (up from 10GB at ₦3,000)
• 18GB for ₦6,000 (previously 15GB at ₦4,000)
• 25GB for ₦8,000 (replacing the former 18GB plan at ₦5,000)

This price revision aligns with the broader industry trend of telecom operators adjusting their tariffs after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% increase on January 20, 2025.

MTN Nigeria was the first to implement the changes, which led to significant public backlash after some of its data plans exceeded the approved hike. The company defended its decision, stating that it was merely removing subsidies from certain special plans. However, following the criticism, MTN later issued an apology to its customers.

Alongside data price adjustments, Airtel Nigeria has also revised its call rates, now charging a flat rate of 25 kobo per second. This means a one-minute call on the network now costs approximately ₦15, up from ₦11. Despite the increase, many daily and weekly plans remain unchanged, including the one-week 5GB plan, which still costs ₦1,500.

Airtel’s unlimited plans remain available at existing rates. For instance, the ₦20,000 plan offers 200GB for 30 days, with an additional 10GB available daily once the main data is exhausted. Similarly, the ₦30,000 plan provides 300GB for 30 days.