Data depletion: MTN dismisses manipulation accusations

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor & Juliet UmehMTN Nigeria has dismissed persistent claims by subscribers that mobile data disappears without explanation.The telecom operator attributed most cases of rapid data depletion to smartphone settings, background applications, software updates, video streaming habits and the growing demand for high-definition content on 4G and 5G networks.Providing technical insights during its newly launched transparency initiative, tagged “Data on Tria