MTN’s 2.5GB Daily (App-Only) plan gave heavy data for a single day at a great price. Post-update, it’s disappeared from the MyMTN NG App. This blog explains why it vanished, its old USSD code attempts, and the best daily alternatives.

For many MTN subscribers, the MyMTN NG App is the go-to platform for exclusive deals. Among these was the 2.5GB Daily Plan, which typically cost between ₦700 and ₦800, depending on occasional promos. The big draw: a decent chunk of 2.5GB for 24 hours, only purchasable via the app. It was perfect for users who needed more than 1GB but didn’t want to commit to a weekly plan.

Come February 13, references to the 2.5GB plan disappeared from the MyMTN NG App. Some updated versions of the app no longer display it, and older versions that do often return an error if you try to purchase. Let’s see exactly what happened.

What Has Happened?

• Plan Retraction: MTN removed the dedicated “2.5GB Daily” from its curated app offers.
• Possible Replacement: Some users now see a slightly modified plan or a different data volume in the daily section, but not the same 2.5GB.
• Website Delistings: Official data plan pages no longer mention 2.5GB as an exclusive daily bundle.

How Did People Buy It Before February 13?

• MyMTN NG App: The only legitimate channel. After opening the app, you’d go to “Data,” then “Daily Plans,” and see “2.5GB.”
• Promotional Links: Occasionally, MTN sent out text messages or push notifications linking to the plan in the app. You still needed the app to complete purchase.
• No Standard USSD: Because it was app-exclusive, there wasn’t a direct USSD code. Some users tried *312*xxx#, but often it returned an error or defaulted to a different daily plan.

MB Rate Before Removal

At ₦750 or ₦800 for 2.5GB, you were essentially getting:

• Cost/MB = ₦750 / 2500MB ≈ ₦0.30
• This was fairly competitive among daily bundles, especially given it was app-only and sometimes came with perks (like a discount or slight data bonus in promotional periods).

Below is a rough breakdown:

What Changed?

• App Restructuring: The MyMTN NG App was updated to unify daily data options. The special 2.5GB plan no longer appears in the “Daily” category.
• Removal from Promo: If it was originally introduced as a promotional plan, the validity might have expired.
• Alignment with Non-Exclusive Plans: MTN is pushing some daily plans across multiple channels (MoMo, USSD, App) instead of restricting them.

Why Is It No Longer in the MyMTN App or on the MTN Website?

• Legacy Offer: Some exclusive or promotional deals run for a set timeframe. Once that period ends, MTN quietly removes them.
• Simplification: MTN likely aims to avoid confusion with too many similar daily packages. Having a single “1GB daily,” “1.4GB daily,” or “2.5GB daily” across channels might overshadow smaller or bigger daily offers.
• Backend Cleanup: The MyMTN App is regularly updated. Old deals vanish from the UI as new ones appear.

Why Are USSD Attempts Failing?

Although not an official path, some users tried discovering a hidden USSD. But since the 2.5GB Daily was app-exclusive, any USSD that pointed to it is no longer recognized or was never fully active. After the removal date, those codes (if they existed at all) became invalid.

Top Alternatives

With the 2.5GB Daily (App-Only) plan gone, here are the best daily or short-term replacements:

1. 1.4GB Daily
• Code: *312*199# (or SMS “199” to 312)
• Price: ₦600
• Validity: 24 Hours
• Analysis: Lower data volume than 2.5GB, but fairly straightforward. Cost/MB is slightly higher.
2. 2-Day Bundles (2GB, 2.5GB, or 3.2GB)
• If your usage surpasses 1–2GB in 24 hours, a 2-day plan can be more comfortable.
• For instance, the 3.2GB 2-Day Plan at ₦1,000 yields ~₦0.31 per MB.
3. 1GB + 3 Mins Daily
• Price: ₦350
• Analysis: If you only needed about 1GB but liked daily renewal, this is cheaper but with less data.
4. 5GB Weekly
• Price: ₦1,500
• Analysis: If you used 2.5GB daily occasionally, consider a weekly plan for better cost distribution.

User Queries

• “Where can I buy 2.5GB daily now?”
• It’s discontinued. You’ll find no direct listing in the MyMTN NG App anymore.
• “Why do I see error 404?”
• MTN pulled promotional pages linking to the plan. Those older links are dead.
• “Can I replicate the old 2.5GB daily cost?”
• Not exactly. The next best daily is around 1.4GB or 2GB across two days. Alternatively, see if the MyMTN NG App sometimes runs short, surprise promos.

Bigger Context: The End of Exclusive App Deals?

Not exactly. MTN still sometimes offers app-only deals—like special recharge bonuses or data top-ups—particularly to drive app usage. However, the 2.5GB daily plan might have been retired because:

• Overlap: The existence of multiple daily bundles caused confusion.
• Profit Margin: The cost per MB (₦0.30) might have cut into margins if too many users exploited it.
• Revisions: With the new changes, some daily deals moved to MoMo or standard USSD format.

Best Strategy for Heavier Daily Usage

If you were a fan of 2.5GB daily, you likely need more than 1GB within 24 hours. Evaluate these approaches:

• Multiple 1GB + 3 Mins Plans: If cost isn’t a big factor, you could buy two separate daily plans in a day. That’s 2GB total, albeit more expensive than the old 2.5GB.
• One 3.2GB 2-Day: If your usage can stretch over 48 hours, you pay ₦1,000 for a total of 3.2GB. That’s arguably a better compromise if you only need about 1.6GB a day.
• Weekly Alternative: If your data usage is sporadic, a weekly plan might reduce the hassle of daily renewal.

Common Complaints & Their Solutions

• Complaint: “The MyMTN App no longer shows me the 2.5GB daily.”
• Solution: The plan is removed. Choose from the new daily or 2-day options displayed.
• Complaint: “I keep seeing references online about ‘2.5GB for 750’ but can’t find it.”
• Solution: Those references are outdated. Confirm current offers in the official app or by dialing *312#.
• Complaint: “My data usage is ~2GB daily. Now what?”
• Solution: Evaluate the 2-day or weekly bundles. They may offer better cost-per-MB over time.

Conclusion

The 2.5GB Daily Plan was a sweet spot for many users—enough data for daily tasks at a moderate cost. Unfortunately, that convenience ended with MTN’s post-February 13 restructuring. While no single plan offers the exact same value, customers can piece together alternatives such as the 1.4GB daily, multiple 1GB daily buys, or the 2-day and weekly plans.

Keep an eye on the MyMTN NG App for promotional deals; occasionally, a new or revised daily plan might emerge. Until then, weigh your usage carefully to see if a 2-day, weekly, or monthly plan better suits your data consumption pattern. With the abrupt changes, adaptation is key. Evaluate your daily data needs—if you frequently hit 2GB or more, stepping up to a 3.2GB 2-day plan or a 5GB weekly plan might give you more flexibility and potentially reduce your overall cost.

Key Takeaway: While the 2.5GB daily app-exclusive was a great deal, the new structure encourages users to spread their data usage over slightly longer periods or opt for smaller daily packages. If you remain steadfast about a single-day plan, the 1.4GB or 1GB + 3 Mins daily bundles are your primary options.