Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min · 3 segments
Nigeria is reviewing wholesale telecom pricing, including A2P messaging and USSD. Dario discusses why the consultation could influence messaging economics across Africa's largest mobile market. Let…
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Nigeria has launched its first major review of mobile termination rates since 2018.
At first glance, that might sound like a technical regulatory exercise, but the implications are much
broader.
The Nigeria Communication Commission is not only looking at voice interconnection.
The NCC reviews also covers A2P messaging, USSD services, international termination rates, and NDNO frameworks.
That makes it one of the most comprehensive telecom pricing reviews currently underway in Africa.
What is particularly interesting for the math community is the inclusion of A2P messaging.
Banks, fintech platforms, government agencies and enterprises are increasingly dependent on messaging for notification, authentication
and customer engagement.
As these services become more important to the economy, regulators are paying closer attention to how they are priced and governed.
The outcome could influence wholesale messaging economics, enterprise messaging margins, and investment incentives across the ecosystem.
For operators, messaging providers, and digital platforms, this is a consultation worth following closely.
The conversation happening in Nigeria today may shape broader regulatory approaches across the region tomorrow.
Nigeria has launched its first major review of mobile termination rates since 2018.
At first glance, that might sound like a technical regulatory exercise, but the implications are much
broader.
The Nigeria Communication Commission is not only looking at voice interconnection.
The NCC reviews also covers A2P messaging, USSD services, international termination rates, and NDNO frameworks.
That makes it one of the most comprehensive telecom pricing reviews currently underway in Africa.
What is particularly interesting for the math community is the inclusion of A2P messaging.
Banks, fintech platforms, government agencies and enterprises are increasingly dependent on messaging for notification, authentication
and customer engagement.
As these services become more important to the economy, regulators are paying closer attention to how they are priced and governed.
The outcome could influence wholesale messaging economics, enterprise messaging margins, and investment incentives across the ecosystem.
For operators, messaging providers, and digital platforms, this is a consultation worth following closely.
The conversation happening in Nigeria today may shape broader regulatory approaches across the region tomorrow.
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