In a move that could redefine how telecommunications companies engage with consumers, MTN Nigeria has announced plans to place one of the industry’s most controversial issues, mobile data consumption, under public scrutiny through an independent national inquest scheduled for June 6.
Tagged “Data on Trial,” the unprecedented initiative comes amid growing complaints from subscribers over rapid data depletion, unexplained consumption patterns, and concerns about transparency in mobile internet usage.
The event is expected to serve as a public courtroom-style inquiry where consumers, technology experts, network engineers, and independent analysts will openly examine how mobile data is measured, consumed, and billed across Nigeria’s largest telecommunications network.
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The initiative is taking place against the backdrop of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. According to first-quarter 2026 figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), mobile internet subscriptions have climbed above 153.2 million,
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