Fred Nwaozor The last time I checked, the seemingly inexplicable and increasingly alarming rate at which internet data is being depleted on mobile networks in Nigeria had become a source of considerable frustration for the teeming subscribers. What was once regarded as an occasional complaint has gradually become a widespread concern, with many users lamenting how quickly their purchased data bundles disappear despite what they consider moderate usage. For millions of Nigerians who depend heavily on the internet for communication, education, entertainment, business and information, this development is anything but trivial. The situation is particularly disturbing because subscribers are already paying considerably for internet access. With the rising cost of data bundles and the increasing dependence on digital connectivity, every megabyte purchased represents money taken from an individual's already-stretched resources. It therefore becomes distr...