Ready to go three full months without a single “data low” alert? MTN’s revamped 480 GB quarterly bundle slices cost to just ₦0.18/MB and keeps video calls, streams and uploads humming for 90 days. Codes, prices and pro tips ahead—dive in!
Every time you settle into a workflow, an MTN renewal SMS pops up. If 30‑day or even 60‑day bundles feel like treadmill duty, the 90‑day tier brings real breathing space. In one purchase you get an entire quarter’s worth of data—no mid‑project interruptions, no midnight top‑ups.
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Edge |
Real‑world payoff |
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Three months of calm |
Forget about eight separate “Buy Data” alerts in a quarter. |
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Bulk savings |
Larger buckets drive your ₦‑per‑MB to its lowest consumer level (≈ ₦0.18). |
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Project‑aligned validity |
Many business contracts, semesters and content seasons last ≈ 90 days—so should your data. |
2025 Line‑Up: One Giant, No Clutter
MTN has streamlined its quarterly catalogue to a single, monster option. The older 400 GB and 600 GB bundles were retired in late 2024 SmartSMSSolutions. The new kid on the block is bigger and (surprisingly) more cost‑efficient:
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Plan |
Data Volume |
Validity |
Price (₦) |
Cost / MB (₦) |
Text to 312 |
USSD |
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480 GB 3‑Month |
480 GB |
90 days |
90 000 |
0.18 |
133 |
312133# |
Official MTN site lists the bundle at ₦0.18/MB with price and code exactly as above MTN Nigeria.
Heads‑up: If you still spot codes 312131# (400 GB) or 312134# (600 GB) on blogs, they’re legacy offers and will return “invalid selection” in 2025.
Why 480 GB Crushes Smaller Packs on Value
- Unit cost wins: A 25 GB monthly deal costs ₦0.36/MB, almost double the 3‑month rate.
- One payment, steady service: Freelancers invoice clients per quarter; why not mirror that with a single data bill?
- Headroom: 480 GB split evenly is 160 GB per month—enough for HD Netflix (≈ 2 GB/hr) every single evening plus work uploads.
How to Activate (Three Easy Channels)
- SMS
- Create a new text: 133
- Send to 312
- Wait for the confirmation SMS—data loads instantly.
- USSD
- Dial 312133#*
- Select “Proceed” on the prompt.
- MTN flashes a success pop‑up and follow‑up SMS.
- SmartSMSSolutions (Online)
- Log in at SmartSMSSolutions.com
- Choose “Data → MTN → 3‑Month Plans.”
- Select 480 GB, enter the MTN number and pay (card, bank transfer, or wallet).
- Credits drop in seconds; print the e‑receipt for your books.
Why bother with SmartSMSSolutions? Bulk buyers earn loyalty points, you can top‑up lines remotely, and international cards work—handy if you’re abroad.
Who Should Grab a Quarterly Bundle?
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Ideal User |
Reason |
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Content creators & filmmakers |
4K uploads, remote collaboration and cloud backups chew data fast; 480 GB ensures you finish the season. |
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Start‑up offices (≤ 8 staff) |
A single MiFi or router feeds laptops, CCTV and POS terminals for roughly three months. |
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Heavy streamers & gamers |
Around 1,600 MB per night for 90 days and you’ll still have ~50 GB to spare for patches. |
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Rural entrepreneurs |
Erratic electricity makes frequent recharges tough—buy once, stay online through generator downtime. |
Pros & Cons at a Glance
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👍 Pros |
👎 Cons |
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Lowest ₦/MB among mainstream consumer bundles. |
₦90 000 upfront—steep if you’re paid monthly. |
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One renewal per quarter—less admin. |
Risk of burn‑through if you binge early; pace yourself. |
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Business‑friendly invoices via SmartSMSSolutions. |
No throttled “Always‑On” safety net—0 MB means zero connection until you repurchase. |
Crunching the Numbers: Monthly vs 60‑Day vs 90‑Day
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Bundle |
Validity |
Total Data |
Total Price |
Rate (₦/MB) |
Renewals in 6 Months |
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36 GB Monthly |
30 days |
72 GB (×2 months) |
₦22 000 |
0.31 |
6 |
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150 GB 2‑Month |
60 days |
300 GB (×2) |
₦80 000 |
0.27 |
3 |
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480 GB 3‑Month |
90 days |
480 GB |
₦90 000 |
0.18 |
2 |
Even after paying the largest lump sum, you still spend ₦32 000 less than stacking two 150 GB bi‑monthly bundles over the same six‑month window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : Can I roll over unused data?
Yes—buy another 3‑month (or any) MTN bundle before expiry. Remaining data merges and the earliest expiry date applies.
Q2 : Does it work on 5 G?
Absolutely. All MTN data bundles are network‑agnostic; your SIM and phone just need 5 G capability and coverage.
Q3 : Can I buy two 3‑month plans back‑to‑back?
Technically yes, but stacking huge bundles often leads to wastage or overlapping validity. Better to renew near the 80‑day mark.
Q4 : Is auto‑renew available?
Yes—opt in via the USSD menu or MyMTN app. You’ll get reminder SMSes 48 hrs before the debit.
Pro Tips to Stretch 480 GB Over 90 Days
- Weekly checkpoints: Dial 1314# every Sunday; adjust usage if you’re trending above 6 GB/day.
- Use Wi‑Fi scheduling: Batch Windows/macOS updates overnight while you sleep.
- Optimise streaming quality: 720p often looks fine on 14‑inch laptops; drops consumption by ~40 %.
- Hotspot security: Lock your MiFi with WPA2 so freeloaders don’t munch your stash.
- Renew on day 89: Carry leftovers forward and keep the low ₦‑per‑MB momentum.
Real‑Life Scenarios
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Scenario |
How 480 GB Fits |
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Quarter‑long documentary shoot |
Upload daily proxy files, Zoom with editors, and still stream down‑time Netflix. |
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Remote software sprint |
Eight devs on Git, Slack & video calls use ≈ 50 GB/week. 480 GB covers 12 weeks with buffer. |
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Extended campus strike |
Students stuck off‑campus keep attending online classes without hunting cafés. |
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Rural clinic tele‑medicine |
Video consults and EMR syncs for 90 days, no need for fibre. |
Buying Through SmartSMSSolutions—Walkthrough
- Create / Log in
- Fund wallet (bank transfer gives instant value).
- Dashboard → Data → MTN → 3‑Month.
- Select 480 GB, input target number(s).
- Confirm & Pay (card, wallet, USSD).
- Receipt & SMS arrive; manage invoices under Orders → Data History.
Perk: Resellers integrate via API to vend MTN data in their own apps—ask support for docs.
The Fine Print
- Fair‑Usage: No throttling—bundle simply stops when quota hits zero.
- SIM swap caution: Swapping numbers mid‑cycle won’t migrate data; consume first.
- Tariff migration: Switching between Pulse/BetaTalk doesn’t affect data balance. Voice bonuses, if any, change.
- Refund policy: MTN doesn’t refund unused data. Buy what matches realistic forecasts.
Final Verdict
By slimming the catalogue to a single 480 GB, 90‑day giant, MTN has made the choice simple:
- ₦0.18/MB is the cheapest consumer rate outside obscure router‑only packages.
- One renewal per quarter frees you to focus on work, study, or creativity.
- The upfront ₦90 000 sting is real, but compare it with three months of 200 GB monthly bundles (₦90 000) and you’re still saving 120 GB worth of data.
If your household, team or project gulps down ≥ 150 GB per month, moving to the quarterly tier is a no‑brainer—especially when a single SMS “133” to 312 unlocks 480 GB of steady bandwidth. Pair it with SmartSMSSolutions for hassle‑free payments, keep an eye on consumption once a week, and your “data drama” is officially postponed for the next 90 days.
Happy streaming, coding, uploading—and above all, happy saving!