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Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 5:32pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
I am convinced that the data rate increase ordered by Buhari through NCC is deliberately meant to reduce access to internet for ordinary Nigerians so that the influence of social media on Buhari and his co-travellers will be limited. By my own estimation, at least 50% of internet users will not be able to subscribe regularly as before and at least 20% may stop subscribing entirely for social media purposes. If these people are cut of from the internet, they will be starved of authentic info and will not be able to post info as fast as before. They will depend on adulterated information coming from the compromised media houses. Remember that Lai Mohammed had in different occasions in the past complained about the influence of the social media on the image of Buhari's government. Why are they after the same platform they rode to Aso Rock? They have introduced the data tax through the back door and we are just watching them....Nigerians sorry ooo Sorry Nigerians. We warned you but you would not listen. 203 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by JBUZZ: 5:37pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
I concur! 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by Nobody: 5:40pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
This is the reason they want us to believe : NCC says the directive is “in order to provide a level playing field for all operators in the industry [allowing] small operators and new entrants to acquire market share and operate profitably. Small operators and new entrants are hereby exempted for the price floor for data services.” To clear up any confusion that customers might have concerning this issue, NCC says, “For the avoidance of doubt a small operator is one that has less than 7.5 percent market share and a new entrant is an operator that has operated less than three years in the market.” What is the NCC driving at? Well, for one, we know that it is trying to protect small operators like Smile, Spectranet and Ntel. Their major USP for entering into the market was 4G LTE data services and now that the big telcos have also joined 4G gang, things are not looking good for them. Also, the NCC issued a much-overlooked caveat when they withdrew the price floor last year. The Commission had stated that it could restore the price floor anytime it observed distortion in the market http://techcabal.com/2016/11/29/nigerians-data-price-hike-this-december/ 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by modath(f): 5:41pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
modath: 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by edo3(m): 5:41pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
I over concur.. 11 Likes |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by modath(f): 5:43pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
udy821: You need heavy duty medication, lagactyl for short term rehab & Jesus for total cure!!! ![]() 122 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by doctokwus: 6:19pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
The op may actually be right. I have never seen where in a market forces determined economy,a govt body tells an industry to increase prices! All over other sane climes,policies are implemented to drag down prices for d end consumer. What makes dis one even more baffling is that Facebook worldwide is about to launch a satellite that intends to crash internet prices because d role of accesible and highly affordable internet in economic and educational development has become indispensable. Is NCC going to tell FB to jerk up its prices in Nigeria wen it launches?Bunch of fools starting wt that CBN governor killing our economy!! 110 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by malton: 6:26pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
This government has lost all the goodwill; now, it is fast losing relevance due to dysfunctional construct. Their intolerance knows no bound. I never thought that we could have it so bad. Imagine fa. In a recession, they failed to stimulate the economy, failed to finance the budget that would have led to cash injection, and failed to do anything of note at all. Then power bills got increased, medical bills skyrocketed; a lot of things are not even on the market anymore. Yet, they keep on piling hardship on the citizenry much that it has almost become one week, one trouble. If my economics knowledge serves me right, to get out of recession, basically, a government either increases its spending to inject more cash into the economy, or cut taxes to reduce the incidence - burden. This government seems to be functioning in reverse gear. They do the opposite of everything. Nigerians are some of the most law abiding citizens that I know of, but, when pushing comes to shove, they won't realize what hits them. There's only so much that someone can swallow or tolerate. 41 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by malton: 6:32pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
modath: Hehe. You dey vex gahn! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 7:01pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
modath:Yeap! That was my point. That tax whatever was always about making data more expensive and limiting access...it has nothing to do with getting extra money 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 7:02pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
udy821:You think they will not try to give a reason? 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by modath(f): 7:05pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
malton: You don't even know the half of it..... Protection ko, perfection ni. .. not only ntel & smile, na nitel & cry!! Iranu... ![]() 12 Likes |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by Nobody: 7:12pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
NCC should focus on stopping unsolicited SMS thats the issue on ground not hike in data price. 22 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by malton: 7:13pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
modath: Hahahahhaha. I couldn't help laughing so hard. I've never seen u this angry before. You must have had it up to here. ![]() Some people sef. It is well. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by Justiyke4u: 7:14pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
We know |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by PDJT: 7:19pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Isolation! They are looking to isolate you folks. One benefit of the Internet is that it has made it a tad difficult for tyrannical govts. to isolate their citizens. It serves Nigerians well, though. Not many of them are capable of making the right decision, no matter how much information you throw at them. As for me and my household, we shall continue to vigorously fight for our Freedom and Liberty. 48 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by kings09(m): 7:22pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
So u tink they'd tel u d real reason dis harsh tariffs were rolled out? udy821: 2 Likes |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by Annancy(f): 7:26pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
ok |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by OPCNAIRALAND: 7:36pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
agabaI23: Agaba, Buhari has not hidden his intent to diversify revenue stream. It was part of his message during campaign and before election, it was included in his first speech after swearing in. One of the focused areas for revenue stream is FIRS. Regulations, whether through NCC or any other agents are designed to observe standards, enforce compliance and derive levies through licensing. An agent body will work in tandem with service operators to address needs necessary to maintain standards. On the subscriber part, social media is not a need. You do not suffer any loss of quality living if your social media tools are taken away. So it is individual preference and choice to use facebook, use tweeter, use nairaland and other multimedia tools. It is in same grade of utility as owning a car. The government has not blocked accessibility to social media. Everyone that wants to use it can if they will afford the price of using it. Your input is misguided. What you ought to advocate is a close monitoring of the extra income generated from increased pricing and how it translates into improved coverage, quality and delivery for the consumer. Also, if the FIRS is able to report on the increase in taxed income of service providers and benefit to society. Consumer advocates collect data at the user input level and use it to influence policies that will shape behaviors of providers. Be a good consumer advocate! 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by wristbangle: 7:41pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
modath: Don't mind the OP though some of the reasons in his write up is valid. Here is the thing: CDMA Operators (Smile, Spectranet, etc) and GSM operators(MTN, GLO, AIRTEL, etc) had a meeting with NCC last month whereby CDMA operators complained that they are loosing more subscribers base to GSM operators (major players) What NCC suppose to do is not pegging price at ridiculously high amount because it is obvious at this price, customers and some top GSM operators will be the major looser. I mean this is a competitive market where they suppose to hype their game to attract customers instead of wailing like babies. These CDMA operators are crooks ripping off customers. How can you sell your router device for a ridiculous amount when the same device can be bought at affordable price in GSM outlets. It's not as if their network is fast as their 4G is not different from GSM 3G network mode. Just look at Glo 4G with download speed of 6.5MB/sec while theirs hardly achieve 1MB/sec. NCC on their own are corporate thieves looking for a way to get more money to their pockets hence form alliance with this current incompetent government. They believe Nigerians will adjust because we fail to complain/protest about fuel hike, tax on intl passport, tax on ATM withdrawal, etc. I hope to see us protesting by deliberately not subscribing for data or take to the streets to protest at NCC office nationwide against this wickedness. 21 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by lovere: 7:45pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
You are talking trash. OPCNAIRALAND: 42 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by Nobody: 8:43pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
The heat is two thousand much on them but there's no where for them to hide because I've already slashed our feeding timetable in order to meet up ![]() They ain't seeing anything yet. 11 Likes
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Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by 4Play(m): 8:49pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
OPCNAIRALAND: I hope they are paying you well for this. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by 4Play(m): 8:49pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
There is precedence for this in a way: the inflated cement prices the Nigerian government engineered to allow Dangote enjoy fat profit margins at the expense of Nigerians. This was rationalised as a way of supporting local cement manufacturers but protectionism which provides favoured businesses excess profit margins is self-defeating. In practice, the excess profit is exported abroad as naira earnings are converted to dollars defeating the primary benefit of protectionism; the retention of spending in the domestic economy. This is how crony capitalism operates: the government bends the rules for favoured businesses whilst imposing high prices on Nigerians. The very opposite of what the government ought to be seeking to accomplish. 11 Likes |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by modath(f): 9:07pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
malton: My boiling point is a bit high but that post got up there real quick... some things should never be said. 1 Like |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 9:09pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
TRUTHaDDICT:Hahahahaha Bros be careful oo See as recession induced half salary broke up a home. https://www.channelstv.com/2016/11/29/recession-half-salary-broke-marriage-15-years-osun/ Hope your wife is in agreement for the feeding time table adjustment ![]() |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by modath(f): 9:09pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
malton: My boiling point is a bit high (if not NL crazies for don make person tear cloth ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by 1Rebel: 9:27pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
Lol. This is just the beginning. Sai Baba ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 9:33pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
PDJT:Your head is there.. 8 Likes |
Re: Data Rate Increase: A Deliberate Mechanism To Reduce Social Media Influence? by agabaI23(m): 9:35pm On Nov 29, 2016 |
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