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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS: Evaluating Allegations Against MTN, Data Depletion Complaints, and Calls for Retaliation
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— Nigerian subscriber calling out MTN after alleging his ₦45,000 “unlimited” data plan was exhausted in four days.
Toriola asserted that offering completely unrestricted mobile data at affordable rates is technically and financially impossible for cellular networks.
Fair Usage Policies (FUP): Telecommunications operators maintain that plans advertised as “unlimited” are governed by Fair Usage Policies that drop speeds or impose daily/monthly thresholds to prevent network congestion.
Telecommunications operators maintain that plans advertised as “unlimited” are governed by Fair Usage Policies that drop speeds or impose daily/monthly thresholds to prevent network congestion.
Background Data Consumption: MTN attributed rapid data depletion to high-definition video streaming (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), automated background app updates, and cloud backups over fast 4G and 5G connections.