In the past 24 hours, Nigerians have faced significant discomfort due to MTN SIM card blocking.

MTN SIM Card Barring. Customers in queue.

Many people have been left without mobile service, causing widespread frustration and disruption.

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This has triggered a sudden rise in demand for MiFi devices and new SIM cards.

The blocking, part of a nationwide effort to link National Identification Numbers (NIN) with SIM cards, has disrupted mobile service for many Nigerians.

SIM Card Dealers Boom This Period 

As a result, many people are turning to MiFi devices, for example, Spectranet, Smile, etc, which are portable gadgets that provide internet access for multiple devices.

Dealers report a sharp increase in MiFi sales as people look for ways to stay connected while dealing with their SIM issues.

Sim card dealers like Glo, Etisalat and Airtel, are also seeing more customers than usual.

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With many needing new SIM cards or help with their existing ones, dealer shops are busy registering new customers.

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The rush is driven by the need to complete NIN verification and reactivate blocked SIM cards.

The increase in business for both MiFi and SIM card dealers shows how important mobile connectivity is in daily life.

People are trying to keep their internet and phone services going, which is a strong backbone for their businesses going.

As MTN continues with efforts to rectify the issue of SIM blocking, the telecom industry is adapting to meet the changing needs of its customers.

For now, MiFi and SIM cards dealers are benefiting from the higher demand, providing solutions during this challenging time.

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