A Nigerian man has sparked widespread reactions online after confronting officials of MTN Nigeria over the rapid depletion of his 150GB data plan, which reportedly finished in just six days.
According to reports circulating on social media, the subscriber had purchased a ₦30,000 “Silver plan” advertised to offer 150GB of high-speed data before being throttled to 2GB daily. However, the man claimed the entire allocation was exhausted within less than a week, prompting him to storm an MTN office to demand an explanation.
In a viral video, staff members were seen presenting usage logs to justify the consumption, but the man remained unconvinced, insisting the data usage did not align with his actual internet activity. He also threatened to take the matter online, escalating the confrontation.
The incident has reignited concerns among Nigerians over the transparency of so-called “unlimited” data plans offered by telecom providers. Many users took to social media to share similar experiences and frustrations.
One user, @GeniusHawlah, questioned the terminology, writing: “Omo the Oxymoron here is loud, dafuq is 150gb unlimited? 😂 Is it 150gb or unlimited?”
Another user, @Dar_pips, recounted a similar ordeal: “They scammed me last year also, 150 Gb finished in 4 days.”
Echoing the sentiment, @highfiger_ added: “Why call it unlimited when it’s not?”
Some reactions also pointed to broader systemic issues. @mr__prolific stated: “This is what happens when a country has no consumer protection laws. Every company extort Nigerian citizens.”
Meanwhile, others attributed the fast data depletion to heavy usage patterns such as streaming and background app activity, though many insisted telecom companies must provide clearer disclosures about how such plans work.
