Need affordable campus data? Airtel’s best student bundles start at ₦1 500 for 7 GB total and peak at ₦3 000 for 10 GB + 2 GB YouTube Night. Compare prices, USSD codes, and usage tips—then buy instantly on SmartSMSSolutions.
Reliable internet is as essential as lecture notes. Airtel’s student-friendly monthly bundles combine low cost with enough data for Google Scholar searches, Zoom classes, and late-night YouTube tutorials.
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Price (₦) |
Day Data |
Night Bonus |
Extras (MB) |
Total MB |
Cost/MB (kobo)* |
Validity |
USSD Code |
|
1 500 |
3 072 |
4 096 YT |
200 Social |
7 368 |
50 |
30 d |
|
|
2 000 |
4 608 |
4 096 YT |
200 Social |
8 904 |
23 (44†) |
30 d |
|
|
3 000 |
8 192 |
2 048 YT |
200 Social |
10 440 |
29 |
30 d |
|
*Using total volume (day + bonus + extras).
†Day-time cost per MB if you ignore YouTube-Night and social bonuses.
Why the ₦2 000 Plan Wins for Students
- Affordable: A mid-semester top-up costs less than most textbooks.
- Balanced Volume: 4.5 GB for day-time research + 4 GB Night lets you binge tutorials from midnight to 5 a.m. without eating core data.
- Full Month Validity: One purchase lasts the whole 30-day academic cycle.
- Social Extras: 200 MB dedicated to WhatsApp/Instagram keeps chats separate from study data.
Who Should Use Each Plan?
|
Student Scenario |
Recommended Bundle |
Why It Fits |
|
Heavy night-owl learner |
₦2 000 plan |
4 GB YouTube-Night for tutorial marathons. |
|
Light budget user |
₦1 500 plan |
Cheapest entry, good for e-mail and slides downloads. |
|
Project week / group assignment |
₦3 000 plan |
Extra 10 GB day-time for large PDFs and cloud sync. |
Activation Steps
- Dial the plan’s USSD code (e.g.,
*312*2000#). - Select Buy Once or turn on Auto-Renew.
- Airtel sends an SMS—data starts immediately.
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Data-Saving Hacks for Students
- Download lecture videos during the 00:00–05:00 YouTube-Night window.
- Enable data-saver mode in Chrome and YouTube.
- Turn off auto-download for media in WhatsApp.
- Use PDF compression tools before uploading assignments.
Auto-Renewal
All student bundles can auto-renew if you toggle the option during purchase or later via:
- USSD:
*141#→ Manage Data → Auto-Renew. - My Airtel App: Active Bundles → switch Auto-Renew on/off.
Conclusion – Study More, Spend Less
From ₦1 500 for light users to ₦2 000 for balanced study + streaming, Airtel’s student bundles keep you connected all semester without busting your stipend. Ready to load your SIM? Grab any plan instantly—securely—on SmartSMSSolutions:
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Top up today, ace your coursework tomorrow, and browse our blog for deeper dives into Night-Only tricks, weekly cram-session bundles, and mega plans when finals week hits.