How to Transfer Data on Glo: The Ultimate Guide
Are you a Glo subscriber looking to learn how to transfer data to your loved ones? Look no further! In this guide, we will show you how to easily transfer data on Glo, whether online or offline.
Data Sharing on Glo
Data sharing is a great feature on the Glo network that allows you to share your data plan with up to five people. Instead of buying multiple data plans for your family and friends, you can purchase one plan and share it with them. They will receive an SMS notification with immediate access to the internet.
Here are three ways to transfer data on Glo:
1. Online Data Transfer on Glo
You can share data online via the Glo Café website. Simply visit the website and follow the instructions to transfer your data plan to your loved ones.
See: How To Know Who Is Sharing Your Data On Glo
2. Offline Data Transfer on Glo
To transfer data offline, follow these steps:
– To add people to share your data plan, dial *127*01*[friend’s number]# or send “Share [friend’s number]” to 127. For example, dial *127*01*0805XXXXXXX# or send Share 0805XXXXXXX to 127.
– To remove people from sharing your subscription, dial *127*02*[friend’s number]# or send “Remove [friend’s number]” to 127. For example, dial *127*02*0805XXXXXXX# or send Remove 0805XXXXXXX to 127.
– To list people sharing your subscription, dial *127*00# or send “List” to 127.
You can also visit hsi.glo.com from your device (using Glo SIM) and use the sharing feature.
3. Data Gifting on Glo
Data gifting is another great feature on the Glo network that allows you to buy a subscription and send it as a gift to your loved ones. This feature is especially useful if you do not want to share your subscription with the intended recipient. The gift recipient will receive a customized SMS notification.
Related: How To Share Data On Airtel
To gift a data plan, use one of the following methods:
– Gift on the Glo website
– Dial *127*[USSD_Plan_Number]*[friend’s number]# or send “Gift [friend’s number]” to 127.
– Visit hsi.glo.com from your device (using Glo SIM) and use the gifting feature.
Data Usage and Tips
Here are some tips to help you manage your data usage:
– Disable mobile data when it’s not needed
– Turn off automatic updates for apps
– Use Wi-Fi whenever possible to save data
– Limit sending and receiving files and push notifications
– Use data compression in your browser
– Delete email messages that won’t send
– Send big files when connected via Wi-Fi
Checking Your Data Balance and Buying a Data Plan
To check your data balance, dial *777#, type in 1 (buy data) in the dialogue box, type in 4 (manage plan), and type 4 (get data balance).
To buy a data plan, dial *777#, type in 1 (buy data) in the dialogue box, type in 4 (buy 3G-4G data plan), and type the figure for the corresponding data plan into the dialogue box. For example, type 2 for monthly plans and 3 for 7.25GB at N2,500. You will receive a text message confirming your data balance details.
Conclusion
Transferring data on Glo is easy and convenient with these simple steps. Whether you choose to share online or offline, or send a data gift to your loved ones, you can easily manage your data usage and keep track of your balance. Follow these tips and enjoy uninterrupted internet access
