…. Telecommunications Operators, including Globacom, Airtel, MTN and others have threatened to raise tariffs, if the Federal Government does not resolve critical issues currently affecting the industry.
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, spoke on behalf of the telecos at a press briefing in Lagos, saying that, the Federal Government has seven days to act.
ALTON, also expressed concerns about the rising cost of diesel and its implications on the general high cost of business stating that, the state of security our country is of concern, while we commend all our security agencies for the work they do to keep us safe, the impact of the general state of security in the country is that, we are not able to provide 24/7 support in certain areas.
ALTON and its members hereby, call on the Federal Executive Council to prevail on the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA, in granting approval/ permit to our members to depoly infrastructure as they will no longer tolerate discriminatory charges against the sector.
Edited by Nweke Rosemary
Source: Dailytrust.