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NCC publishes approved data plans for GSM operators soon, to strengthen tariff simplification, consumer satisfaction
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, will be publishing approved data plans in the nation’s telecommunications industry as part of its policy on tariff simplification and to maintain consumer satisfaction.
The NCC believed the move will not only ensure that Nigeria’s telecoms industry remain profitable, but also consumer-centred and sustainable.
Under the policy, the NCC insisted that no GSM operator in Nigeria will have more than seven approved data plans, explaining that tariff stands on its own, while the promo element can be dealt with separately.
According to the commission, too many data plans by GSM operators would end up confusing the consumers, which would hinder the current growth and development of the telecoms industry in the country.
The NCC said it is continuing with the implementation of measures that guide against anti-competition in the industry, especially as no GSM can set anti-competition price or work against each other in the cross-subscribers’ areas.
Specifically, the NCC said it continues to account for spectrum of GSM operators in the country, collapse and price control.
As part of these measures, the commission ensures submission of yearly audited reports by GSM companies operating in Nigeria, continuous consumer education, number portability among GSM operators and periodic spectrum auctions in the country.
The NCC further explained that its regulatory powers, derived from Nigeria’s Telecommunications Policy National Act of 2003, regulate resources in the industry, spectrum, equipment, competition among operators, and approval of services, including value-added services such as WhatsApp, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others.
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