List of MTN Data Plan Codes in Nigeria

There are different MTN Data Plans you can subscribe depending on what you need. MTN Nigeria has really made it so easy for their customers. As of Today, MTN Nigeria offers more than 10 different Data Plans. Without the MTN data plan subscription, you may not be able to browse the internet using your MTN sim.

Note: Some phones require you to configure your MTN Internet settings manual before you can Subscribe to any MTN Data Plans.


This article explains all the MTN Data Plan so that you will know the best that suits you.

But before you can use your MTN sim to browse, you must have registered it as directed by Nigeria Communication Commission and also must have configured your smart phone for internet access.

To configure your SIM for internet access make sure you are using 3G phone and then type “settings”  and send it to the code "3888". MTN will send you configuration automatically which you need to save immediately.

If you prefer to do it manually, then below is the MTN Internet Settings – Manual Internet configuration for phones and Modem:

The following MTN Internet settings are applicable to GPRS or 3.5G.

• Account Name:                                  MTN GPRS
• Access Point Name (APN):               web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
• IP Address:                                        10.199.212.2
• Port:                                                   8080 or 9201
• Username:                                         web
• Password:                                          web

After configuring your phones or modem, you need to subscribe to any of the MTN data Plan. MTN Offers 3 different types of data plan you can choose from"

1)       MTN Bundle Plan:
With this type of plan, you pay for quantity of data you have used.  The data is measured in Megabytes(MB) or Gigabytes. ( GB). Once you have identified the prepaid bundle plan that best suits you, simply text the migration code for the MTN data plan to 131 (see table below You will also receive an sms message on your phone or laptop confirming successful bundle activation.)

Bundle Plan	Price (N)	Total   Data Allowance	Validity Period	Activation Code (Text to 131)	Activation     USSD
MTN Day Plan  10MB	100	10MB	24 Hrs	104	*104#
MTN Weekly Plan  25MB	400	25MB	7 Days	105	*105#
MTN Monthly Plan 100MB	1000	260MB	30 Days	106	*106#
250MB	1300	325MB	30 Days	109	*109#
500MB	2000	750MB	30 Days	110	*110#
1GB	3500	1.5GB	30 Days	111	*111#
MTN Night Plan 3GBNight(9PM-6AM)	2500	4.5GB	30 Days	102	*102#
MTN Day Plan 3GBDay(9AM-9PM)	6000	4.5GB	30 Days	107	*107#
MTN Weekend Plan  3GBWeekend (Fri9PM-Mon 6AM)	3000	4.5GB	30 Days	108	*108#
5GB	8000	7.5GB	30 Days	101	*101#

2)       MTN Simple Surf Data Plan:
With this type of MTN data plan, you pay for the time you have used on the internet.  The time is measured in hours. Below is a screenshot showing the summary of the MTN Simple Surf data Plan.

BUNDLE PLAN	VALIDITY PERIOD	PRICING	KEYWORD	FAIR USAGE POLICY
2 HOURS	1 DAY	N250	2H	100MB

20 HOURS     7 DAYS       N1,500       20H                 1.5GB

100 HOURS   30 DAYS      N5,000      100H               3GB

300 HOURS    90 DAYS     N13,000     300H              10GB

To activate your preferred bundle plan, text the keyword to 131


3)      MTN Blackberry Internet Services.
This is specially meant for blackberry users. Click here to see how to subscribe to MTN Blackberry Internet Service.

To change to another MTN Data Plan at will type Reset and send to 131.