Airtel Nigeria has said the telecom operators could not go on without tariff adjustment as the cost of operation has gone up by 300 percent.
According to Dinesh Balsingh, chief executive officer of the company, the call for the upward review of tariffs in the telecom sector has to be honoured of the operator must do their business in the country without many problems.
Balsingh, who stated this in an op-ed, said the adjustments are critical for maintaining high-quality services and enabling further advancements in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
“For over a decade, tariffs have remained static despite the dramatic increase in operating expenses, which have surged by over 300% in the last 18 to 24 months alone.
“To continue providing high-quality services and meeting the growing demand for digital connectivity, it has become essential to realign our pricing structure with economic realities,” Balsingh said.
The Airtel CEO also underscored the significant investments required to maintain and expand telecom infrastructure, which is pivotal to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy.
“The increasing demand for digital services across sectors such as education, banking, and healthcare requires us to continually upgrade our networks to deliver more capacity and improve service quality.
“These investments come at a cost, one that must be shared proportionally to guarantee long-term viability,” he said.
