How to buy mobile data in Nigeria

Airtel

Dial *312# to choose and buy a data plan, or use the My Airtel app.

Airtel purchase, balance and support guide

MTN

Dial *312*1# (or open *312#), use myMTN NG or Zigi, or send the exact official bundle keyword to 312. The MTN eShop is another option; if browser verification blocks it, use USSD or the app. The 1GB SMART offer is app-only and the 20GB weekly offer uses digital channels.

MTN purchase, balance and support guide

Glo

Dial *312#, send MENU to 312, or use Glo Café to buy data. If the HSI portal mentioned in Glo’s FAQ does not open, use one of these alternatives.

Glo purchase, balance and support guide

T2

Dial *312#, use the T2 website or MyT2, or visit a T2 experience centre to buy data.

T2 purchase, balance and support guide

Check the allowance, expiry and renewal choice

Separate everyday data from night, named-app and daily-allocation benefits. Airtel counts the activation day as day one for its published calendar periods, including same-day expiry for a one-day plan. On Airtel, MTN and Glo, choose one-off or auto-renewal deliberately and read the final price before confirming. On T2, confirm renewal settings in the purchase menu.

Get operator help

If the purchase menu does not match your SIM, dial 300 from the relevant network or use the operator support page before paying through another channel.