Nigerian Telcos Defend Data Rollover and USSD Charges

Primanews | 05-05-2026 12:25pm |

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has issued a defense regarding the N6.98 charge for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) related to banking transactions. In response to rising consumer dissatisfaction with data expiration policies, the association emphasized that telecommunications companies bear costs even when digital banking services do not succeed. This statement aims to clarify the rationale behind the charges amid escalating public frustration concerning the fees associated with USSD services.

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