In Nigeria, MTN stands tall as the largest mobile network service provider, boasting the highest number of subscribers according to reports from the NCC. Their widespread coverage has earned them the fitting slogan, “Everywhere you go.” In recent years, MTN has been proactive in adjusting and introducing new data plans to cater to the diverse needs of its subscribers, making data accessibility more attainable for all classes of society.
MTN’s Data Plan Options:
MTN has categorized its data plans to suit various usage patterns, offering daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly plans. Additionally, they have social media bundles and night browsing plans, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of MTN’s data plans, including prices and activation codes for your convenience.
Hourly Data Plans:
- 2GB for N200 (Valid for 1 hour) – Dial 1261# to subscribe
- 5GB for N500 (Valid for 1 hour) – Dial 1271# to subscribe
- 10GB for N1,000 (Valid for 1 hour) – Dial 1281# to subscribe
Daily Data Plans:
- 40MB for N50 (Valid for 1 day) – Dial *114# to subscribe
- 200MB for N60 (Valid for 1 day) – Dial *160# to subscribe
- 100MB for N100 (Valid for 1 day) – Dial *104# to subscribe
- 1GB for N300 (Valid for 1 day) – Dial 1551# to subscribe
- 2GB for N500 (Valid for 2 days) – Dial 1541# to subscribe
- 2.5GB for N500 (Valid for 2 days) – Available on the MTN app
- 3GB for N700 (Valid for 2 days) – Available on the MTN app
- 200MB for N200 (Valid for 3 days) – Dial *113# to subscribe
- 750MB for N300 (Valid for 3 days) – MTN Pulse subscribers only, dial *406# to subscribe
- 6GB for N1,500 (Valid for 7 days) – Available on the MTN app
Weekly Data Plans:
- 450MB for N120 (Valid for 7 days) – Dial *161# to subscribe
- 750MB for N500 (Valid for 7 days) – Dial *142# to subscribe
- 750MB + 1GB for YouTube for N500 (Valid for 14 days) – Dial *103# to subscribe
- 750MB + 1 Hour YouTube Daily for N500 (Valid for 7 days) – Dial *750# to subscribe
- 1GB + 1GB for YouTube for N500 (Valid for 7 days) – Dial 1422# to subscribe
- 6GB for N1,500 (Valid for 7 days) – Dial *143# to subscribe
- 7GB for N1,800 (Valid for 7 days) – Available on the MTN app
Monthly Data Plans (30 Days):
- 1.5GB + 2GB for YouTube for N1,000 – Dial *106# to subscribe
- 2GB + 600MB for YouTube Weekly for N1,200 – Dial *130# to subscribe
- 3GB + 4GB for YouTube for N1,500 – Dial *131# to subscribe
- 4.5GB + 4GB for YouTube for N2,000 – Dial *110# to subscribe
- 6GB + 4GB for YouTube for N2,500 – Dial *147# to subscribe
- And more…
Activating Internet Browsing on Your MTN Line:
If you’ve recently inserted your MTN SIM and can’t access the internet, fret not. Usually, your smartphone should automatically activate browsing once you insert your MTN SIM. However, if that doesn’t happen, you can manually request the settings by texting “SETTINGS” to 3888 on your device. MTN will promptly respond with the necessary configurations.
For manual activation, use the following settings:
- Account name: MTN GPRS
- Access point name (APN): web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
- IP Address: 10.199.212.2
- Port: 8080 (for HTML) or 9201 (for WAP)
- Username: web
- Password: web
Remember to configure the Port as “8080” unless your device exclusively supports “WAP.”
Conclusion:
Purchasing data in Nigeria has been a challenge for many due to its high cost. However, MTN’s diverse range of data plans caters to all segments of society, providing affordable options with extensive coverage. With MTN, you can stay connected and browse the internet seamlessly, regardless of your location or budget.
