National Association of Telecom Subscribers (NATCOMS) has warned MTN to expect civil protest from Nigerian subscribers anytime soon for alleged ripping off of telecom consumers by MTN and other telco firms.

The NATCOMS President, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, who gave the warning in a release, said that “We want them to know that Nigerians also will protest against unreasonable charges.”

This is coming on the heels of a protest staged recently by a South African rights group, ‘Right2Know’ which insisted that “Airtime and data bundles should not expire if they are unused.

“The findings clearly demonstrate how the astronomically high pricing structures of South African telecommunications companies seriously affect the financial stability of many people, and also infringe on their basic and fundamental communications rights.”

Ogunbanjo said MTN and other telecoms firms will soon “hear” from Nigerians soon.

It would be recalled that Right2know recently picketed MTN Head Offices in Johannesburg in order to put an end to its “unethical profiteering.”

Right2Know recently released the Lived Costs of Communications research report.

Compiled by the Link Centre at WITS University, the report details the real experiences of the everyday consumer in South Africa, and how the high costs imposed by cellular communications companies impact on the daily lives of ordinary people.

The group, which demonstrated on the street of Johannesburg, South Africa , accused cell phone companies such as MTN of “rip-off”.

Among other things, the group demand free SMS and no expiration of airtime and data.

http://dailytimes.com.ng/natcomms-to-protest-mtns-rip-off-of-nigerian-subscribers/

Cc Lalasticlala

observing.... but Sukkot y nw u ought to allow me get to D FTC...shoutout to all AAUAITE

CARLOSZ:


National Association of Telecom Subscribers (NATCOMS) has warned MTN to expect civil protest from Nigerian subscribers anytime soon for alleged ripping off of telecom consumers by MTN and other telco firms.

The NATCOMS President, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, who gave the warning in a release, said that “We want them to know that Nigerians also will protest against unreasonable charges.”

This is coming on the heels of a protest staged recently by a South African rights group, ‘Right2Know’ which insisted that “Airtime and data bundles should not expire if they are unused.

“The findings clearly demonstrate how the astronomically high pricing structures of South African telecommunications companies seriously affect the financial stability of many people, and also infringe on their basic and fundamental communications rights.”

Ogunbanjo said MTN and other telecoms firms will soon “hear” from Nigerians soon.

It would be recalled that Right2know recently picketed MTN Head Offices in Johannesburg in order to put an end to its “unethical profiteering.”

Right2Know recently released the Lived Costs of Communications research report.

Compiled by the Link Centre at WITS University, the report details the real experiences of the everyday consumer in South Africa, and how the high costs imposed by cellular communications companies impact on the daily lives of ordinary people.

The group, which demonstrated on the street of Johannesburg, South Africa , accused cell phone companies such as MTN of “rip-off”.

Among other things, the group demand free SMS and no expiration of airtime and data.

http://dailytimes.com.ng/natcomms-to-protest-mtns-rip-off-of-nigerian-subscribers/

Cc Lalasticlala

Great!

Is it only MTN rip-off? All Naija networks are same

Empty hen

Gud

hen-T-hen

Dats good

It is high time.

Imagine the fhuckery..

Did MTN use Gun to force you to subscribe to their network?!


MTN does not give two fhucks about your feelings.

MTN is not a fundamental Human right. If you cant afford MTN Services, please port to Etisalat, Glo, Starcomms, Airtel, Nitel, etc.

Same thing for DSTV.. If you cant afford DSTV full Bouquet, go for the lesser bouquets. If that one no sweet you, try Go-TV. If you are still not satisfied, try: CMTV, Startimes, CTL, e.t.c..





This foolishness has got to stop.

Its a free market we run here.

Nice one, let's all join hand with the protest

Nice...

Since 2009 I came to Melbourne, haven't experience bad network issue

I remember when I was in hell called Nigeria-africa everyday bad network issues

I will always be greatful to God for making my Australia dream comes tru

And God bless Niger Delta not Nigeria

I for comment but i no get simcard for my phone..smh



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Airtel is the worst>>> https://www.nairaland.com/2617306/airtel-no-1-data-scammer

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CARLOSZ abeg alert me if the protest start...
I dey plan those niggaz....
I need break some glasses.

Yes oo. These Teleco companies are just ripping us off. We pay a whole lots more than elsewhere in the world yet we don't get our moneys worth in service.

Nope, Not after enjoying that their daily bonusfor 50 naira and weekly bonus for 200 naira. I think I'm a liitle bit at peace with mtn for now

Koolking:
Is it only MTN rip-off? All Naija networks are same

Let's start with the worse of them.

Why just MTN? Others too should take note joo

Well I'm ripping them off with simple server, shikena!

why only mtn what about Airtel.
MTN is still better in terms of ripping of Airtel na oga
1gb in 1day downloaded 5mb music, surf nairaland a little and instagram no video streaming only to find out 1gb is gone out of 3gb.

Pls let dem jst register with family & friend which is 6.6p/min instead of all dis drama..

Stable power supply would also reduce tariff so let's work on that.

oook this one is a welcomed development because people needs to be thought a lesson or two.






On another note, DSTV is the main case study here oooooooooooooooooo, DSTV, DSTV, DSTV, DSTV how many time did i call them?



They need to stand straight or dey leave this country for us.



Who is with me?................. No be joke ooo

I laugh in vietnamese kikikukukikikakakakokokekeke.


Meanwhile, I sincerely Hope someone is not trying to make a noise so 'settlement' can come. No be today we dey hear all this kain noise. Mtchew.