Cheap Data Plans for Android, iOS, PC users and heavy Downloaders in January

We are already a few days into the New Year and some of you who are download lovers will have been wondering the plan to specifically use for downloads or even a sustainable plan for the month of January.

No long stories, here are the most affordable plans you can use to surf the internet this January.

For Download Lovers

MTN 2GB (+ 2GB) For N500:

Somehow this plan gives you an extra 2GB for downloading if you subscribe for it. Both on old and new SIMs. The extra 2GB on the old is not visible. But once you reach the limits of 2GB before your they’ll start deducting from your normal 2gb.

Dial *131*1*1*5# to subscribe.

Airtel my Offer

It gives you exclusive cheap data deals. Each Airtel sim is eligible for a special offer, depending on your sim – you should get an exclusive data offer when you dial *141# and then reply with 1.

Like in my case, I got;

1GB for N300 (Daily)

2GB for N500 (Daily)

1.5GB for N500 (14 Days)

3GB for N1000 (30 Days)

6GB for N1500 (30 Days)

9GB for N2000 (30 Days)

16GB for N3000 (30 Days)

Choose whichever package you are comfortable with and subscribe to.

To check your data balance, dial *140#.

9mobile:

2GB + Free access to Social media N500. It is a new offer from 9mobile to meet up with market demand.

Dial *200*3*1# to activate it.

Calculate how many times you top up your data in a month and how much do you spend on data in a month? If you use more than 16GB of data monthly and you spend more than N5000 on data monthly, then it is time you should carefully consider Unlimited Data Plan.

Best Unlimited Data Plans

I’ve collated the best-unlimited data plans and I think you should carefully consider it and choose which is best suitable for your location. Check it out here

Best Data Plans for Weekly heavy Users

If you recharge your data every week and it still doesn’t serve you to the fullest, then it is time to consider 6GB for N1500 or 7GB for N1500

6GB data for N1500 is a new plan introduced on both MTN and Airtel networks. It works on all devices and doesn’t zap compared to others.

To subscribe to MTN weekly 6GB Plan, dial *131# and follow the prompt

To subscribe to Airtel weekly 6GB Plan, dial *141# and follow the prompt.

To subscribe to 9mobile weekly 7GB Plan, dial *200*3*1#

Normal Users

MTN 1GB for N200 or 4GB for N1000 dial *131*65#

Airtel 1GB for N200 or 4GB for N1000 (validity is 30 days) – Dial *141*241# to purchase your desired plan.

9mobile More Flex

More Flex Plus gives you extra data when you recharge a specific amount of airtime.

For instance, if you recharge N500, you get 500MB + ₦1000 free airtime to last you for a validity period of 7 days. Recharge of N1000 gives you 1·5GB + ₦2000 airtime to last you for a validity period of 14 days.

On the other hand, recharge of N2000 will give you a whooping 3GB + ₦4000 airtime to last you for 30 days validity. The bonus airtime can be used for local & int’l calls, SMS & PAYG.

How to Activate 9mobile MoreFlex Plus

To activate this package, kindly dial *320# 

You can easily check your airtime balance by dialing *232# 

To leave this package, dial *344*0# (customer remains on moreFlex default tariff until migration into one of these tariffs e.g moreCliq, moreTalk, moreLife complete) 

Note: On/off-net calls @ 45k/sec, SMS @ ₦8 & pay as you go data @ 0.002k per kilobyte

Glo Massive Data and Airtime

If you are a Glo user, Glo Yakata is the plan you should be because you’ll get insane, ridiculous huge data and airtime bonus. For instance, if you recharge N2500, you’ll get up to 8000 free airtime to call all networks, up to 14GB of data and lots more.

Recharge of N3000 will give you up to 16GB data valid for 1 month, up to N10,500 free airtime to call all network and lot more.

New Glo SIMs are automatically on Yakata plans, so you should get yourself one. With your old sim, you can migrate to Yakata and enjoy unlimited data for now currently.

Dial *220*2# to check your Yakata Bonus balance and *127*0# to check your data balance.