The recent approval of a 50 per cent tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will allow Airtel Nigeria to double down on investments in its network infrastructure to boost coverage, speed, and reliability, the chief executive of the firm, Mr Dinesh Balsingh, has said.
According to him, the tariff adjustment will provide the financial backing needed to accelerate these investments even further, assuring that the telco will do its best possible to meet all the quality-of-service (QoS) benchmarks by the regulator.
Mr Balsingh said Airtel remains committed to its track record of regulatory compliance and will dedicate itself to ensure this directive is met and also go beyond it through consistent investments in infrastructure and service delivery.
“Airtel takes quality of service very seriously.
“This adjustment allows us to double down on investments in our network infrastructure to boost coverage, speed, and reliability.
“We are committed to ensuring compliance with the NCC’s requirements and will continue to exceed expectations through strategic investments,” he stated.
“Our focus remains on improving coverage, reducing network congestion, and providing seamless connectivity.
“This tariff adjustment ensures that we can expand to more locations, upgrade existing sites, and deliver even better service to our customers,” Mr Balsingh added.
“We understand that customers expect value, which is why we will continue to offer affordable plans while maintaining high service quality.
“Our investments are not just about meeting today’s needs, we are building for the future—one where every Nigerian, no matter their location, has access to world-class telecommunications services,” he noted.
Airtel’s history of consistent investment in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a testament to its commitment to providing reliable services.
Over the years, the company has upgraded and expanded its network infrastructure across both urban centers and underserved rural communities, enabling millions of Nigerians to access fast, dependable connections.