Data Prices Surge in Sierra Leone as Mobile Companies Secure Government Agreement

Today, November 6, 2023, a significant increase in data browsing costs has been implemented by mobile companies in collaboration with the Sierra Leonean government.

The revised prices came into effect early this morning on the 6th November, 2023, impacting internet usage across the country.

Africell, one of the prominent service providers, has introduced adjusted rates for various data packages. The updated pricing structure is as follows:

Africell Data Prices

• 15MB for Nle 0.40, valid for 1 Day
• 75MB for Nle 1.50, valid for 1 Day
• 260MB for Nle 5.20, valid for 1 Day
• 100MB for Nle 2.00, valid for 7 Days
• 500MB for Nle 10.00, valid for 7 Days
• 1GB for Nle 20.00, valid for 30 Days
• 2.5GB for Nle 50.00, valid for 30 Days
• 6GB for Nle 120.00, valid for 30 Days
• 15GB for Nle 300.00, valid for 30 Days
• 30GB for Nle 600.00, valid for 30 Days

Meanwhile, Orange Sierra Leone, another major telecom operator, has also revised its data pricing model, affecting daily, weekly, and monthly plans:

Orange Sierra Leone Data Prices

Daily Plans

• 15MB for Le 0.41
• 70MB for Le 1.60
• 260MB for Le 5.72

Weekly Plans

• 115MB for Le 2.50
• 600MB for Le 12.50
• 1240MB for Le 24.80

Monthly Plans

• 2.6GB for Le 52.00
• 7GB for Le 140.00
• 10GB for Le 200.00
• 20GB for Le 400.00

The sudden increase in data costs has drawn mixed reactions from consumers, with some expressing concerns over the affordability and accessibility of internet services. The collaboration between mobile companies and the government to implement these changes reflects a shift in the digital landscape in Sierra Leone, raising discussions about the implications for citizens’ connectivity and access to online resources.

Comment(s)

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| 2023-11-07 20:32:54

Big trouble Na salon
| 2023-11-07 20:30:32

Big trouble
Mohamed | 2023-11-07 03:22:06

What are they expecting from jobless youths and how they will survive this way of life Sierra leone 🇸🇱 land that we love ❤️ has become worst 😢 💔 place on earth 🌎 for youth May Allah help us
| 2023-11-06 22:30:00

We are leaving in a country where we the masses are not cared for....No one is considering how we feel or even survive...They just do what they feel like doing in order to enrich themselves and we have to accept...
| 2023-11-06 22:26:36

How we supposed to leave in this country,God help us
| 2023-11-06 19:43:11

This is just total exploitation of the masses and the so called big vons are not doing anything about it because they are not suffering but WE (THE MASSES) are seriously suffering the penalty of their actions, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 where are we heading to exactly?
| 2023-11-06 19:39:18

70% increment on voice call and 33% on data. How would you refer it
| 2023-11-06 18:23:59

Salon we move forward not backward
| 2023-11-06 18:16:24

Make we continue for dance
| 2023-11-06 18:14:59

Make we continue for dance.
| 2023-11-06 17:53:54

Am tired of this country everyday prices are sky rocketing , where are we heading to sierraleoneans
| 2023-11-06 17:49:27

Total exploitation of the masses. No improvement in the network. In civilized nations, when taxes are increased, they reflect on the services provided. But in Sierra Leone, can someone bet me that our payments for goods and services are not satisfactory at all. Another example is the electricity wherein we pay for more blackouts in some areas than the light we enjoy. Oh We sweet Salone.
| 2023-11-06 17:46:37

Maada bio why,data again aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa maada.You have fail the people
| 2023-11-06 17:43:53

You absolutely right 👉 my dear. it a pity to see some stupid and heartless Sierra Leonean still fail to see the BIGGER PICTURE. WE are deeply worried about the future of this country, some people think 🤔 because they are connected to the current government no need to be objective imagine that. Nemesis must catch them one. Trust me EVEN THE DAYS OF REVO THANKS ARE MORE BETTER COMPARED TO NOW.
| 2023-11-06 17:33:59

This is rubbish
| 2023-11-06 17:33:36

Sierra
| 2023-11-06 16:02:43

Maada had told the nation before elections that he cannot help improve the economy, but still want to continue plunge the country through looting the mere resources left.Sad state