50% tariff hike could unlock over $150 million in mobile network investments – GSMA

A 50% increase in mobile tariffs in Nigeria could unlock more than $150 million in additional investment and expand 4G network coverage to 94% of the population, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) said in a press statement on Wednesday.

The GSMA welcomed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) decision to approve the first mobile tariff adjustment in 12 years, describing it as a step toward strengthening network infrastructure and improving digital inclusion across the country.

According to the statement, the tariff increase is expected to extend mobile internet access to an additional 9 million people, including 2 million individuals in underserved areas.

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