Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Technology Special Report

NCC Reveals Why Data Subscription Exhausts Quickly

Faith Ukanwa

Aug 17, 2021

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has revealed why data subscriptions of telecom subscribers get exhausted almost immediately after subscribing.

READ ALSO: You Are Leaving Nigeria More Vulnerable Than You Met It- Kukah To Buhari | READ FULL

The NCC is the independent regulatory authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.

READ ALSO: Nigerians Can Now Enjoy Lightning-Fast Web Hosting with Teehost's Affordable Plans

The Commission revealed this amidst several complaints from subscribers that their data plans from various network providers do not last as expected.

READ ALSO: 3 phones with better camera quality than iPhones | SEE PRIZE

According to the regulatory body, some of the activities that causes quick exhaustion of data include; online gaming, downloading videos and streaming online, 'always on' social media feeds and notifications, emails with large file attachments, data sent through Virtual Private Network (VPN), Software package updates, among others.

READ ALSO: Abductors Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Demand N4.3bn | READ DETAILS

The Commission wrote;

READ ALSO: SH0CKING! Facebook Livestreams Will Now Be Removed After 30 Days | WHAT TO DO

"ACTIVITIES THAT MAY LEAD TO DATA DEPLETION:

READ ALSO: Why Telecom Companies Considered Raising Tariffs Amid Economic Crisis

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to draw the attention of Consumers to online activities that lead to high data consumption. For more information visit www.ncc.gov.ng for FAQs on data depletion."

Related Stories

""

— Faith Ukanwa

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member