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By Sunday Ani
Ahead of the Christmas festivities, Nigerians are already sharing testimonies about their experiences with PlanetTalk, a revolutionary platform that seamlessly connects families in Nigeria with their loved ones in the United Kingdom. Beyond mere remittances, PlanetTalk has become the go-to solution for ensuring vital support flows effortlessly across borders, transforming how families experience care and connection.
It stands out as an all-in-one platform, offering affordable international calls, instant mobile top-ups, direct utility bill payments, and e-vouchers for groceries, transportation, and shopping at trusted outlets like Shoprite, Spar, Jumia, Uber, and Bolt. These services, according to the Managing Director, Mr. Temitope Ayedun addresses the unspoken, but pressing needs of families, making it easier for migrants to provide tangible support that uplifts and sustains their loved ones.
“From its humble beginning some two decades ago, offering low cost international calling services, PlanetTalk has evolved into an enabling platform helping the migrant communities in the UK connect and support their loved ones back home. Our mission is simple—to bring convenience and care to families, ensuring that every act of support carries both meaning and ease,” Ayedun stated.
Describing her experience with the platform, United Kingdom, UK-based nurse, Mrs. Margaret Adesanya, said: “Having used the PlanetTalk app for some years now, calling my family and sending them airtime credit, I am really impressed with the new electricity payment now available. I have used it to buy electricity credit for my people and I just sent them the PIN to load. This is both stress-free and impactful.”
Also, a trader based in Lagos, Mrs. Fatimo Olowu, said: “Thanks to PlanetTalk. My cousin in London sends credit to my phone regularly. I’ll just hear the SMS alert and I’ll know the credit came from him.”
Similarly, Mr. Akeem Abolaji from Ibadan, equally noted: “I saw this thing about GoTV payment on their Instagram and I told my son, Quadri, in the UK about it. He has tried it and we like it. This will help us a lot, especially during the festive season.”
Millions of transactions were facilitated in 2023 alone, with users praising the platform’s transparency, speed, and reliability. A recent survey revealed that 85 percent of Nigerian families prefer direct, service-based support over cash remittances, emphasising the need for practical solutions like those provided by PlanetTalk.
Ayedun stressed that as Christmas draws closer, PlanetTalk is poised to make the season brighter for families across the world. “By addressing both emotional and practical needs, it has positioned itself as the ultimate choice for migrants looking to make a real difference in the lives of their loved ones,” he said.
