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End of freebies as Airtel Money and Equitel end free money transfers

Customer making a transaction from an agent

Airtel Money and Equitel subscribers will have to dig deeper into their e-wallets to continue enjoying the convenience of sending money using their mobile phones.

The two firms have introduced charges on services that they have been offering for free, ending a phase where they have been luring customers to their networks with the promise of free transactions.

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