In today’s digital age, data has become an essential commodity, enabling us to stay connected, informed, and entertained. MTN, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunication providers, recognizes the importance of data sharing among its customers, allowing them to transfer data to their friends and family.
However, before you can start sharing data on MTN, you need to activate a suitable tariff plan. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to transfer data on MTN and the various tariff plans available for customers in Nigeria.
MTN Tariff Plans for Nigeria
MTN offers a wide range of tariff plans to cater to the diverse needs of its customers in Nigeria. These tariff plans include Pulse, TruTalk, mPulse, AWUF4U, BetaTalk, XtraValue, XtraSpecial, Prepaid XtraSpecial, Postpaid Yafu Yafu, and XtraValue Carte.
Each tariff plan comes with its unique features, benefits, and data bundles, making it crucial to choose the one that best suits your requirements. Once you have activated a tariff plan, you can proceed to transfer data to your loved ones using any of the three available methods.
Three Ways to Transfer Data on MTN
MTN provides three convenient ways to share data with others, namely through SMS, MyMTN App, and USSD. Let’s take a closer look at each of these methods:
1. How To Share Data On MTN Through SMS
Sharing data via SMS is a simple and quick way to transfer data on MTN. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the messaging app on your phone.
- Compose a new SMS with the recipient’s phone number and the amount of data you want to share in this format: “Transfer Phone number Data amount” (e.g., 09078528791 transfer 250MB to 131).
- Send the SMS to 131.
- Verify the recipient’s phone number and the amount of data you’re sending before clicking the send button, as this process is irreversible.
2. Through MyMTN App
The MyMTN App is a user-friendly mobile application that allows MTN customers to manage their accounts, including data sharing, in a convenient and efficient manner. To share data using the MyMTN App, follow these steps:
- Download and install the MyMTN App from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Launch the app and sign in with your MTN phone number and password.
- Navigate to the data sharing section.
- Select the recipient’s phone number and the amount of data you want to share.
- Confirm the transaction and click the send button.
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3. Through USSD
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a quick and convenient way to transfer data on MTN using a simple code. To share data via USSD, follow these steps:
- Dial *1312*3# on your MTN line.
- Choose the option for data gifting or sharing.
- Enter the recipient’s phone number.
- Select the data bundle you want to share.
- Confirm the transaction by following the prompts.
- The recipient will receive a notification confirming the data transfer.
How to Buy MTN Data for Friends
In addition to sharing data, MTN also allows you to buy data bundles for your friends or loved ones. To buy data for friends on MTN, follow these steps:
- Dial *131# on your MTN line.
- Select the option for data bundles.
- Choose the data bundle you want to buy.
- Select the option to buy for a friend.
- Enter the friend’s phone number.
- Confirm the transaction and follow the prompts to complete the process.
- The friend will receive a notification confirming the data purchase.
How to Request MTN Data from Friends
If you’re in need of data and have friends or family on MTN, you can also request data from them. To request data from friends on MTN, follow these steps:
- Dial *131# on your MTN line.
- Select the option for data bundles.
- Choose the option to request data from a friend.
- Enter the friend’s phone number.
- Follow the prompts to send a request for data.
- Your friend will receive a notification with the data request, and they can choose to accept or decline it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I transfer data to other networks or only to MTN numbers?
Data sharing on MTN can only be done with other MTN numbers. You cannot transfer data to numbers on other networks.
Is there a limit to the amount of data I can transfer or request from friends?
Yes, there are limits to the amount of data you can transfer or request from friends, depending on the data bundle and tariff plan you are subscribed to. You can check the specific limits on the MTN website or contact MTN customer service for more information.
Can I share data with multiple recipients at once?
No, currently, MTN only allows data sharing with one recipient at a time. You will need to repeat the process for each recipient you want to share data.
Can I share data with multiple recipients at once?
No, currently, MTN only allows data sharing with one recipient at a time. You will need to repeat the process for each recipient you want to share data.
Can I undo or reverse a data transfer if I made a mistake?
No, data transfers on MTN are irreversible. Once you have confirmed the transaction, it cannot be undone or reversed. Therefore, it’s important to double-check the recipient’s phone number and the amount of data you’re transferring before confirming.
Will the recipient be notified when I share data with them?
Yes, both the sender and the recipient will receive notifications confirming the data transfer. The sender will receive a notification of a successful data transfer, while the recipient will receive a notification informing them of the data they have received.
What happens if the recipient’s data bundle is already full?
If the recipient’s data bundle is already full, the data transfer will not be successful. The sender will receive a notification indicating that the data transfer was unsuccessful, and the recipient will not receive any additional data.
How can I check my data balance after sharing data on MTN?
You can check your data balance on MTN by dialing *1314# on your MTN line. You will receive a notification with your current data balance.
We hope this information helps you in sharing data on MTN with ease. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to contact MTN customer service or visit the MTN website for more information.
