Ntel Introduces Three truly Unlimited Night Plans

Without a doubt in mind, Ntel has gradually become one of the top providers of 4G connectivity in the country since launching last year. Although it doesn't have coverage in many states in the country.

After recently increasing the price of their unlimited plan, they have introduced really cheap unlimited night plans to console their enraged users.

They made the announcement on their social handles saying:

"Get the unlimited data that fits your pocket! Ntel Unlimited U data from as low as N500. No Data cap! No Throttling! Truely Unlimited!!"

N500 Unlimited U from 10pm - 6pm (valid for 2 days)
N1500 Unlimited U from 10pm - 6pm (valid for 7 days)
N5000 Unlimited U from 10pm - 6pm(valid for 30 days)

Personally, I believe this is a really helpful plan especially when you have large files to download.
Although, I don't think this plan is here to stay, according to Ntel the plans expires March 4th 2018.

Click here for more details

Senate Stops NCC From Hiking Data Plan Prices

Last month, a horrifying news was making the rounds.
If you missed it, read it below

• NCC Orders All Telcos To Increase Data Price Starting From Dec 1st 2016
• Join The Protest! Say No To Data Price Increase

However, It seems our peaceful protest on Change.org is finally working.

On Wednesday, the Senate asked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately stop the planned data tariff hike.

The Senate said that before any increase could be announced all parties should be consulted.
Information on this are still unsure more more details coming soon...

Join The Protest! Say No To Data Price Increase

I already told you guys that come December 1st(which is tomorrow), all data plan prices will be increased to reflect the new rates set by the NCC.

I'm not happy at all about these new changes and it seems I am not the only one that doesn't like the new directive by the NCC.

An equally concerned Nigerian has started a petition on Change.org to protest against the new directive.
I already signed the petition now I need you guys to do the same and share it on every social media you have to let everybody join the movement.

Go to
https://www.change.org/p/nigeria-communication-commission-ncc-data-plans-rates-by-carriers-in-nigeria-should-not-be-increased-by-ncc?recruiter=642402116&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Sign the petition. Let your voice count, spread the news and let NCC know we are not happy about it!

NCC Orders All Telcos to Increase Data Price Starting From Dec 1st 2016

In hard times such as the ones we are passing through, one would think that the NCC would at least try to make life easier for Nigerians instead they are doing the exact opposite. The NCC has ordered all telecommunications companies to increase their data plan prices beginning from December 1st 2016.

This is really sad, I remember that as at last year, you could only get as much as 260MB for 1,000 on MTN(I don't know if you remember) but over time it got better and better now we at a point where I can easily get 3GB for N1,000 on the same MTN.

However, NCC believes that increasing data plan prices is one of the surest ways of generating revenues for the Government. They know regardless of how much it is, that we can’t do without buying data.

Don’t be surprise if beginning from December 1st 2016, N1000 will only get you 500MB of data. The data you normally get 3GB for N1000 before will be history.

If you don't believe me, call MTN self-help centre at 181 and listen to the announcement yourself.

This is indeed really sad, but I know if we can survive buying 260mb at 1k we will definitely overcome whatever is coming!

Lagos Residents Can Pick Up Their Sim Cards Here

Ntel officially launched a couple months back however for unknown reasons they decided to stay at Abuja all these while making it impossible for Lagosians and others to pick up their reserved Ntel Sim Cards.

After chilling in Abuja for about two months, Ntel have finally decided that it's time to open a pick up centre in Lagos.
Lagos Residents can pick up their reserved Ntel Sim Cards at Alfred Rewane(Kingsway Road) by Rumens, opposite Ikoyi Registry, Ikoyi, Lagos State.

For now, this is the only official Ntel pick up station in Lagos however with time I'm sure new centres will be opened.

Everything We Have On Ntel - Unlimited Data For Three Months On Ntel?

For months now, we've heard various news about the newly rebranded Ntel.
I will try to squeeze in all we have been able to gather in this post.

Since last month, users have been allowed to reserve their special number prior to the launch.
At the time of writing this post (April 14th), number reservation is still ongoing and you can still take time to reserve your number.

There is also news of the 'supposed' data plans for Ntel;

Plan	Amount	Validity	Benefits
Smart Phone Starter	₦1,000	3 days	Unlimited data, 30 minutes  voice calls, SMS
Standard Plan	₦2,400	7 days	Unlimited Data, 70 minutes calls, SMS
Monthly plans	₦9,000	30 days	Unlimited data, 300 minutes calls, SMS

Personally I think the tariff plan is two sided, it's got a good side and a bad side. The good side is that the rates are way better than what MTN and other telco's offer. And the bad part is that when you use up to 3GB in a day, your speed is throttled to a miserable 512kb per seconds for the rest of the day.

Unlimited Data For Three Months And Free Calls For LIFE!!!!

Now I'm sure this is the part you're waiting for. News reaching me suggest that for the first 100,000 people to register their Ntel numbers, there is a really mouth-watering freebie waiting for them.
According to reports, the first 100,000 people to register their Ntel numbers will get unlimited data for three months and free voice calls for LIFE!!
Since these are just rumors, remember to take it with a grain of salt.

SPEED??

Ntel is promise a broadband speed reaching 230Mbps. Though this may seem enticing, I advice you still keep your fingers crossed because as we all know start ups are usually filled with promises some of which they may never fulfill. However, if they are able to pull this off I believe it will be a game changer because I have used both Spectranet and Swift and I can say without a doubt that none of them offer such speed.