Right now, I’m in school, and honestly, things haven’t been easy for me when it comes to managing data alongside other school expenses. With the way the cost of things keeps rising, data in particular has become so expensive in this country. It feels like everything is just getting out of hand. As a student, it’s already tough having to deal with tuition, departmental fees, feeding, and even transportation here and there , and now data has joined the list of things stressing us out.
Most times, I have to depend on the school’s Wi-Fi to stay connected. Thankfully, the Wi-Fi is installed in my hostel, and that’s what I’m currently using to post this. It’s honestly a lifesaver. Without it, I’d probably go days without being online. But then again, it’s not perfect. The Wi-Fi doesn’t reach every corner of the hostel, and there are times when I have to go to specific spots or stand in awkward positions just to get a good signal. And let’s not even talk about the days when the Wi-Fi just acts up completely or when there’s a network outage. Those days can be so frustrating, especially when you have something important to do online.
Despite the school Wi-Fi, I still find myself having to buy mobile data from time to time, especially when I’m in places the Wi-Fi doesn’t reach or when it’s just not working at all. Buying data regularly has become a necessity, even though it’s not something I can comfortably afford. But what can I do? Being online is part of my everyday life now, whether for schoolwork, staying informed, or just unwinding a bit.
On a normal day, though, mobile data is actually what I rely on the most. I don’t have any personal Wi-Fi setup, and to be honest, I can’t even think about getting one right now. It’s not like I don’t want to, but it just doesn’t make financial sense at this point in my life. There are more pressing needs, and Wi-Fi isn’t exactly cheap—not just the initial setup but the monthly subscription, too.
Another thing is the electricity issue in Nigeria. Even if I had a personal Wi-Fi router, it would still need electricity to function well, and we all know how unstable power supply can be here. Imagine spending so much on Wi-Fi, only for it to be useless most of the time because there’s no light to power it. That’s just not practical for me. With my phone, I can at least charge it to 100% and use it for a long time without electricity but that it isn't possible with the wifi. That’s why mobile data, despite how expensive it is, still remains the easier and more flexible option for me at the moment.
So, for now, mobile data remains my go-to, even though it can be a financial burden. I try to manage the little I have, connect through the school Wi-Fi whenever I can, and only buy data when I absolutely need it. It’s not the most convenient setup, but it’s what’s working for me right now. Hopefully, things get better soon in terms of data prices. Until then, we just keep managing and making the most of what’s available.
Thanks for reading.
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While reading you I felt identified for some time to access even internet service that was not the state was a dream and its service was not and still is not more optimal, once we were without landline and internet six months, but now there are many private companies with plenty of plans and I without hesitation I signed up for one when I arrived, is fiber optic and is a big change, in terms of electricity in Venezuela we are like in Nigeria, I do not affect me as much as others because I am in the capital and here they do not cut the light as in other states.
I know that at this moment an internet connection is not an option for you because I understood that you are in a residence for studies, but when you return home or live alone, think about it the internet is vital for studying, news, entertainment and for those who create content in Hive, as for the light, buy a mini UPS that will allow your modem and router to work about six hours or more depending on your battery and will serve to charge your cell phone.
As for the cost of megabytes, here there are different plans according to the operator, but it is something to keep in mind in the budget, because lately they are going up in price due to the economic situation of the country.
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The situation of the country at the moment is nothing to write home about. It is not even easy to think of purchasing data at the moment.
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I am not sure things are going to get better. Don't get me wrong, we've seen how the price of data continues to increase every time. And these network providers know we can't do without being online so whatever prices they set, we will buy. It's annoying but I am happy you have Wifi to reduce the burden for you.
I actually get your point they know we don't have any choice which is very annoying and tiring. Living in this country itself is not an easy thing. Thanks for stopping by.