How to subscribe for cheap data plans on MTN, Airtel, 9Moblie, Glo with ₦‎1,500 or less

In an increasingly digital world, where an average person spends over 6 hours a day connected to the internet, staying online is one way to stay on top of your game socially, educationally, or professionally. Several data plan options help Nigerians stay connected.

While Nigeria has made significant strides in expanding its internet connectivity, challenges persist, especially regarding broadband issues. With only 154 active internet subscribers out of a population of over 220 million in 2022, the importance of reliable internet connectivity becomes apparent.

However, despite the need for internet access, data plans in Nigeria are not always as affordable as they may appear. Considering the country’s high youth population and a staggering unemployment rate of 40.6%, it becomes clear that the needs of the people might just be cheap and affordable data subscriptions.

In this article, we aim to bridge the digital divide without straining their budgets by curating a list of the cheapest data plans available in Nigeria, all priced below ₦1,500. We will also include the latest subscription codes, ensuring convenient access to these affordable data plans.

Data plans for ₦‎1,500 or less with the new codes

MTN data plan

This network provider offers different data subscription plans for customers who wish to pay hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly and these data plans listed below are all below ₦‎1,500.

Hourly

• ₦200 for an hourly plan of 2 GB
• ₦500 for an hourly plan of 5 GB
• ₦1000 for an hourly plan of 10 GB

Daily

• ₦‎700 for 3GB for a 2-day package
• ₦300 for 750MB for a 3-day plan
• ₦500 for 500 MB for a 2-day plan

Daily (NightLife)

These plans are effective from 11 pm to 5 am. Customers can also buy only 2GB per night.

• ₦25 for 250 MB (Nightlife plan)
• ₦50 for 500 MB (Nightlight plan)

Weekly

• ₦500 for a weekly plan of 1.5 GB
• ₦1000 for a weekly plan of 2 GB
• ₦1,500 for a weekly plan of 6 GB

Monthly

• ₦1000 for a 1.5 GB month plan
• ₦1200 for a 2 GB month plan
• ₦1500 for a 3 GB month plan

To get access to these plans, type *312*1# on your phone to see all the data plans available.

GLO data plan

Glo Unlimited data plan is not as unlimited as MTN. The mini plan option is the best bet for a cheaper data plan.

• ₦200 for 350 MB for 2 days, including 110 MB nite
• ₦500 for 1.8 GB for 14 days, including 1 GB nite
• ₦1000 for 3.9 GB for 30 days, including 2 GB nite
• ₦1500 for 7.5 GB for 30 days, including 4GB nite

Just a little secret for those who watch Showmax with their mobile phones, Glo has a plan for that.

• Showmax mobile ₦1400 for 1.5 GB for 30 days
• Showmax mobile-only access ₦1200 for 30 days

To access these plans, type *777# on your phone to see the list of the new USSD code or *321#. Once that is done, type 1 to select data plans.

Airtel data plan

Hourly

• ₦200 for 2 GB
• ₦500 for 5 GB
• ₦1000 for 10 GB

Daily and weekly

• ₦120 for 450 MB daily
• ₦500 for 2.5 GB for 2 days
• ₦1500 for 6 GB for 7 days

To access these plans, type the old code *141# on your phone to see the new USSD code, or simply dial *312# to see all the available data plans.

9mobile data plan

Daily/Weekly plans

• ₦300 for 1 GB daily
• ₦200 for 650 MB daily
• ₦500 for 2 GB for 2 days
• ₦500 for 1 GB + Social for 7 days
• ₦1,500 for 7 GB + Social for 7 days
• ₦500 for 2 GB (1 GB + 1 GB night) for 14 days

Nightlife plan (daily)

• ₦200 for 1.5 GB
• ₦300 for 2.5 GB

Monthly

• ₦500 for 500 MB for 30 days
• ₦1000 for 4.2GB(2GB + 2.2GB night) for 30 days
• ₦1200 for 6.5GB(2.5GB + 4GB night) for 30 days
• ₦1500 for 8 GB (3.6 GB + 4.4 GB night) for 30 days

To check out these data plans, dial *229# to view the new USSD code or type *312#.

Read Also: Here is a list of all the new USSD codes for MTN, Airtel and Glo