Best & Cheapest Data Plans For June 2022 | Airtel, Glo, MTN, 9mobile, Ntel

By Peter Collins June 13, 2022 9MOBILE, AIRTEL, GLO, MTN 0 Comments

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Are you tired of searching for the most suitable data bundle for a limited budget? Then check this article on Naijatechnews the best and cheapest data plans in Nigeria this month. This is a collection of the most affordable data bundles on all networks in Naija namely Airtel, Glo, MTN, 9mobile (Etisalat), Ntel, Spectranet etc.

I understand what it feels like to want cheap and affordable data plans. In fact, I am one of the many people who aren’t happy with the prices of internet data bundles in Nigeria. So to cut that slack, I will be sharing all the various data bundles from the top telecommunication companies in Nigeria.

But before you scroll down to read, why not see the class of data user/consumer you belong to in Nigeria and learn how not to use too much data on your smartphone.

Are you done reading that? Now let’s begin, here are the cheapest data plans in Nigeria fit for Android, downloading, Windows, PC, iOS, streaming, MiFi and modems.

Cheapest Data Plans For Airtel Network In Nigeria

Airtel Data Plan Price	Data Caps	USSD Code
N1000	1.5GB	1411000#
N1,200	2GB	1411200#
N1,500	3GB	1411500#
N2,000	4.5GB	1412000#

Here are all Airtel cheapest data plans, these plans have been listed accordingly. Check them out and let’s know what you think about them.

1. Airtel 1GB for 200 Naira

With the appearance of apps such as TikTok, YouTube, Clubhouse, Snapchat and Status implementation on all major social media apps that consume a lot of your data bundles, you’d be needing way more data to help with your social networking. It’s almost impossible to manage data with these data draining apps.

However, with this affordable data bundle code below, you can reach some of your internet data goals by activating the Airtel 1GB for 200 naira data plan in Nigeria. You can click here to learn more about this affordable data plan.

2. Airtel 1.5GB for N1000

1.5GB for N1000 is the best and cheapest monthly data plan you can get on the Airtel network. So… if you are searching for a data plan on this network that powers all apps without limitation or restrictions on social media apps then here is the plan for you. Works well on all devices (PC, Android, Windows, Mifi etc)… Click to see more details here.

N1000

1.5GB

*141*1000#

3. Airtel ₦25 Naira Night Plan

This is a perfect plan to relieve the pressure on your regular plan. This night plan is suitable for anyone using the SmartTRYBE prepaid tariff plan on Airtel. If 250MB for ₦25 isn’t the definition cheap-data plan, then what is? Nevertheless, this bundle works well on all devices. Click here to get started. For just ₦25, you can get 500 MB to use for one night from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., while ₦200 will get you 1.5 GB on the same conditions. The Airtel night plan code is *312#.

4. Airtel 1.5GB for 300 Naira

Airtel 1.5GB for ₦300 data plan is a special bundle offer that is available to selected Airtel customers. This is currently one of the cheapest Airtel data plans you can purchase below 500 naira in Nigeria. I’m sharing this because I got the SMS notification of eligibility, this simply means I can enjoy the data bundle. Before now, I use to enjoy the Airtel 1GB for ₦200 data plan before it was discontinued for me, you can also click that link to know if you’re eligible. To activate the Airtel 1.5GB for ₦300 data plan, simply Recharge ₦300 airtime and dial, *141*2425# on your phone. This is valid for 7 days (1 week) from activation..

How to Check Airtel Data Balance

Contained here is a code to check your Airtel data balance if you want to keep track of your remaining Airtel data bundle.

Dial *140# to check Airtel data balance

How to Borrow Credit from Airtel

If you don’t have airtime on your mobile phone for subscription at the moment, don’t worry, Airtel will lend you credit to pay back later when your recharge (Click here to learn how to borrow credit from Airtel).

Also, before you leave, you can check a comprehensive list of the cheapest Airtel data plans in Nigeria or navigate to the next cheap internet plans on 9mobile.

Cheapest Data Plans For 9mobile Network In Nigeria

Here are all 9mobile cheapest data plans (formerly Etisalat), these cheap internet bundles are listed below accordingly. Check them out and let’s know what you think about them.

1. 9mobile Social Plan

Social Plan gives you unlimited access to all the social media platforms you can think of. If you’re looking for an affordable plan basically giving you access to these social apps, then you’re in the place. With this plan, you can now enjoy unlimited access to Instagram, BBM, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp for half the price @N150, valid for one (1) week.

To subscribe: Recharge N150 and dial *343*6*10#

2. 9mobile Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans | 500MB,1GB & 1.5GB

In December 2016, 9mobile modified some of its data plans. This is a normal plan that is usable across all device; Android, iOS, modem, MiFi, PC or Windows phone. It is valid for 30 days and best for those that intend to stay within the social network. 500MB or 1GB is not supposed to be enough, but there are sure ways in which you can manage your data on Android to make it last longer.

To subscribe for 500MB: Recharge N500 and dial *229*2*12#
To subscribe for 1GB: Recharge N1000 and dial *229*2*7#
To subscribe for 1.5GB: Recharge N1200 and dial *229*2*7#

3. 9mobile Night & Weekend Plans

The 9mobile (Etisalat) night and weekend data plans were designed to give you confidence browsing all your favourite sites, updating applications and downloading all you want through the night or/and weekend.

So, no more fear of data exhaustion without prior notice, you can now save your normal internet plan and use this as a cover at night. You can get 1GB for ₦200 & more. I have frequently used 9mobile weekend plan when other networks have frustrated me with the very slow networks.

Do you know what I love about the 9mobile weekend plan? When I subscribe for the 9mobile 2GB for N1000, It’s specially made for weekends but I can also enjoy this plan between 7 PM to 7 AM every weekday (Monday to Friday + weekends) for 30 days!

The joy about 9mobile is, you enjoy unlimited and unthrottled data speed! It’s the fastest data network in Nigeria as of now! Click here to get started.

9mobile gives users 3GB for just N1000 and 7GB for only N2000. Subscribers can use the 9moble weekend plan anytime during the weekend (Sat & Sun) plus Night (7 PM – 6:59 AM). You can subscribe to 9mobile weekend plans by dialling *229*3*12# and following the prompt.

4. 9mobile 1GB for N200

Have you heard of the new 9mobile data plan that offers 1GB of data for only N200? No, right?

9mobile has introduced a new data bundle perfect for those who cannot afford the regular plans. This plan is, however, limited and can be used on certain (mobile SIM. That is to say, it is SIM selective. Click here to learn more about the 1GB for 200 plan and its subscription code. Simply dial *229*3*11# to get 1GB for N200. Before you dial the code above, some requirements must be reached. Kindly read the 9mobile Night

How to Check 9mobile Data Balance

Contained here is a code to check your 9mobile data balance if you want to keep track of your remaining 9mobile data bundle.

Dial *228# to check 9mobile data balance

And that ends my list of all the cheapest 9mobile data bundles.

How to Borrow Credit from 9mobile

If you don’t have airtime on your mobile phone for subscription at the moment, don’t worry, 9mobile will lend you credit to pay back later when your recharge (Click here to learn how to borrow credit from 9mobile).

Dial *665# (You must be a 9mobile subscriber to enjoy this service)
You can also borrow by dialing *665*amount#. For example, *665*100#. This will allow you borrow N100 worth of 9mobile credit.

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Before you exit, you can check a comprehensive list of the cheapest 9mobile data plans in Nigeria or proceed to the next cheap internet data plans for Glo.

Cheapest Data Plans For Glo Network In Nigeria

Here are all Glo cheapest data plans, these plans have been listed accordingly. Check them out and let’s know what you think about them.

1. Glo Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans | 4G & 3G

This is arguably the best and cheapest data plan in Nigeria. They have amazing data plans on both 3G and the new 4G LTE network. Do you want to know the interesting part of it?

You can enjoy the same amount of data for the same price on 3G & 4G. Both plans work on any device (PC, Android, Wifi, Modem, Windows etc). Imagine you buying 10GB for N2500, 3.2GB for N1000, 7.5GB for N2000 and more (*terms and conditions applies).

Click here for more details (3G data plans)
MTN, 9mobile, Ntel and other 4G providers (4G data plans)

2. Glo Night + Weekend Plan

Just like Airtel and Etisalat, Glo is also providing cheap data plans for night and weekend. Glo night plan offers 1GB for N200 and weekend offers 3GB for N1000. It is now left for you to pick the most suitable plan for you depending on network speed. Glo Data Plans for weekend and night is very cheap and good on all device. Click here to get started. You can get 1GB for the Glo night plan by sending 60 to 127 or dialling *127*60# You can also follow the process below to subscribe to the Glo 1GB Night Plan: dial *777#.

How to Check Glo Data Balance

Contained here is a code to check your Glo data balance if you want to keep track of your remaining Glo data bundle.

Dial *127*0# to check Glo data balance

How to Borrow Credit or Data from Glo

If you don’t have airtime or data on your Glo SIM at the moment, don’t worry, Glo will lend you credit or data to pay back later when your recharge.

For Airtime: Click here to learn how to borrow credit from Glo
For Data: Click here to learn how to borrow data from Glo

How to borrow airtime from Glo

Dial *321# from your mobile phone (Remember you must be a Glo subscriber)
Select the amount of airtime you want to borrow.
Press send to confirm selection.
You can also borrow a specific amount of airtime by dialing *321*amount#. For example, *321*100#

Perhaps, before you go, you can check a comprehensive list of the cheapest Glo data plans in Nigeria or navigate to the next cheap internet plans for MTN.

How do I borrow data credit? You can borrow data online on the Glo website or by dialing *321#, this will provide you with the amounts you are eligible to borrow.

Cheapest Data Plans For MTN Network In Nigeria

Here are MTN cheapest data plans, these plans have been listed accordingly. Check the cheap MTN plans out and let’s know what you think about them.

1. MTN Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans | 4G & 3G

MTN has affordable data plans for browsing, they are closely trailing Glo in providing cheap plans. Android, PC, iOS and others can use them without any extra settings. Click here to get started.

Click here for more details. (MTN 3G data plans)
MTN, 9mobile, Ntel and other 4G providers (MTN 4G LTE data plans)

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2. MTN 1GB for ₦500 for Pulse Users

9mobile provides 500MB for N500, but why choose 9mobile when you can get double for the same price. With MTN Pulse, you will get twice the data 9mobile would give. If this is true, now imagine how much data you’d get when you accumulate this plan multiple times?

If you do this plan more times, for example, you can get 4GB of data for just ₦2000! Amazing, right?

So… When subscribed to this plan, you will get 1 gigabyte of data for 500 naira valid for 14 days and suitable for any device. This, however, is only available on MTN Pulse.

First, you will need to be on the MTN Pulse tariff plan. To do this, please dial *406# and then select option 1. After a successful migration, dial the code and choose option 2 to purchase 1GB for N500. Please note that first migration is free but it will cost N100 after the first migration in 30 days.

3. MTN Night Plan

This plan is solely designed for Pulse users. Best for those who don’t want to use up their regular internet plan.

With this, you are allowed to browse only within specified hours of the night (12 am to 4 am). You will get 500MB with just ₦25 and the speed is perfect especially if you’re using a 4G enabled phone. Also, it works on all devices. Click here to get started.

4. MTN Youtube Data Plans

Are you a lover of streaming videos on YouTube? Is that a yes?

Well then… this one is for you.

MTN introduced this plan particularly made for those who love the YouTube video streaming platform. If you follow a lot of channels that share videos frequently, bother yourself no more. This plan was specially made for you. MTN Youtube plan is quite cheap and comes in two different packages 1 hour for N150 and 3 hours for N400. You can click here to learn more about the Youtube data plans and their subscription codes.

How to check MTN Data Balance

Contained here is a code to check your MTN data balance if you want to keep track of your remaining MTN data bundle.

Dial *559*4# or *131# to check MTN data balance

How to Borrow Credit or Data from MTN

If you don’t have airtime or data on your MTN line at the moment, don’t worry, MTN will lend you credit or data to pay back later when your recharge on your SIM.

For Airtime: Click here to learn how to borrow credit from Glo
For Data: Click here to learn how to borrow data from Glo

Perhaps, before you go, you can check this comprehensive list of the cheapest MTN data plans in Nigeria or just navigate to the next cheap internet plans on Ntel.

Cheapest Data Plans For Ntel Network In Nigeria

Newest mobile telecommunications but gradually blending in. NTel is not available in all states at the moment, you will only get to enjoy the taste of NTel 4G LTE service in Lagos, Abuja and Portharcourt.

1. Daily, Weekly & Monthly Plans

They offer an unlimited data plan, but I believe it’s costly for a start and considering the financial capacity of an ordinary man, it’s costly. Perhaps, you may want to give it a chance, they have a day plan that is very fast and truly unlimited.

Mini Data Bundles

Data Allocated: 2GB
Validity: 30 Days
Data bundle price: N1,000

Classic Data Bundles

Data Allocated: 4GB
Validity: 30 Days
Data bundle price: N2,000

MAX Data Bundles

Data Allocated: 16GB
Validity: 30 Days
Data bundle price: N7,500

XL Data Bundles

Data Allocated: 80GB
Validity: 90 Days
Data bundle price: N25,000

XL Umlimited Data Bundles

Data Allocated: Unlimited
Validity: 90 Days
Data bundle price: N60,000

NTel Nigeria Data Plan Plus Voice Data Bundles

This is a data plan that also gives you airtime for calls and also free sms.

Mini Bundles:

Data Allocated: 1GB
On-net Minutes (ntel to ntel calls): 100 minutes
Off-net Minutes (ntel to other network) : 25 minutes
SMS: 59
Validity: 30 Days
Data bundle price: N1,000

Classic Bundles:

Data Allocated: 4GB
On-net Minutes (ntel to ntel calls): 400 minutes
Off-net Minutes (ntel to other network) : 100 minutes
SMS: 25
Validity: 30 Days
Data bundle price: N4,000

Max Bundles:

Data Allocated: 16GB
On-net Minutes (ntel to ntel calls): 200 minutes
Off-net Minutes (ntel to other network) : 50 minutes
SMS: 10
Validity: 7 Days
Data bundle price: N10,000

XL bundles:

Data Allocated: 80GB
On-net Minutes (ntel to ntel calls): Unlimited
Off-net Minutes (ntel to other network) : 400 minutes
SMS: 100
Validity: 90 Days
Data bundle price: N30,000

XL Unlimited Bundles:

Data Allocated: Unlimited data
On-net Minutes (ntel to ntel calls): Unlimited data
Off-net Minutes (ntel to other network) : 400 minutes
SMS: 100
Validity: 90 Days
Data bundle price: N75,000

NTel Unlimited Data bundle plans

Unlimited Daily Plan (U Daily)

Data Allocated: Unlimited data bundle
Validity: 24 hours
Data bundle price: N1,500

Unlimited Weekly Plan (U Weekly)

Data Allocated: Unlimited data bundle
Validity: 30 days
Data bundle price: N3,750

Unlimited Monthly Plan (U Family)

Data Allocated: Unlimited data bundle
Validity: 30 days
Data bundle price: N17,500

NTel Nigeria Data Plan – Night Bundle

This is called smartphone data lite plan, can be use on LTE Phones, ntel Mifi or router.

Smartphone Night Data Plan (Lite)

Data Allocated: Unlimited
Validity: 2 nights (10pm to 6am daily)
Data bundle price: N500

Weekly Night Data Plan

Data Allocated: Unlimited
Validity: 7 nights (10pm to 6am daily)
Data bundle price: N500

Monthly Night Data Plan

Data Allocated: Unlimited
Validity: 30 nights (10pm to 6am daily)
Data bundle price: N5000

Cheapest Data Plans For Spectranet Network In Nigeria

Spectranet 4G LTE has unique tariff plans as part of its effort to ensure everyone has access to affordable and faster internet. With the company’s motive to make data easily acquirable by its customers. They had to come up with these mouth-watering offers.

Bear in my that the plans below can only work on a Spectranet 4G LTE WiFi CPE/WiFi device. It is a plug and play device that’s currently available in specific locations in Nigeria, you have to check out their website for more details on purchasing the modem.

Here are all cheap data plans for Spectranet for those looking to explore more, these plans have been listed accordingly. Check them out and let’s know what you think about them.

Mini Plans

Mini Plan | 6GB | ₦1,500/Week | 2GB Anytime data + *4GB Promo
Mini Plan | 20GB| ₦4,500/10 days | 10GB Anytime data + *10GB Promo

Unified Value Plans

7GB | ₦3,070/Month | 7GB Anytime data + *Free Unlimited Morning Browsing
9GB | ₦3,580/Month | 9GB Anytime data + *Free Unlimited Morning Browsing
13GB | ₦5,115/Month | 13GB Anytime data + *Free Unlimited Morning Browsing
16GB | ₦6,140/Month | 16GB Anytime data + *Free Unlimited Morning Browsing

If you want more, kindly click here to check more Spectranet data plans.

Smile 4G LTE

Click here to check out the newly launched SMILE 4G LTE SIM cards, get info about their data plans too.

To sum it all up:

I believe you’ve seen all the best and cheapest data plans in Nigeria on Airtel, 9mobile, Glo, MTN and NTel this month, subscribing to your desired plan now depends on your financial capacity and strength of the network signal in your location.

For example, there is no point forcing yourself on cheap Glo data plans when you know it’s terrible or using Airtel when it can’t even buffer an ordinary video on YouTube. Choose the right plan depending on the strongest network signal, there is nothing more annoying than slow internet!

Aside from buying data directly from telco companies, did you know you could also buy affordable data plans online through third-party websites? Yes, you heard me right. You can learn more from our list of websites to buy cheap data online in Nigeria. Also, you should learn not to be a wasteful data user. Instead of your data bundle using the required duration, you then realise it finishes twice as fast. Here is an article for you…

If you have any questions about the plans listed above, go ahead and ask using the comment section below. Thanks for reading!

Good-luck guys!