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Nigeria's Internet Subscriptions Plummet Amid Soaring Data Costs

8/7/2025

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Nigeria's telecommunications landscape is in turmoil. Despite mobile operators enjoying a surge in data revenue, over one million internet subscriptions vanished in early 2025. Soaring smartphone prices and a staggering 50% increase in data tariffs are stifling new users, deepening the digital divide. MTN stands tall with 76.5 million subscribers, yet growth remains stagnant.

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Nigeria's telecommunications landscape is in turmoil. Despite mobile operators enjoying a surge in data revenue, over one million internet subscriptions vanished in early 2025. Soaring smartphone prices and a staggering 50% increase in data tariffs are stifling new users, deepening the digital divide. MTN stands tall with 76.5 million subscribers, yet growth remains stagnant.