9mobile no longer offers hourly Blaze On or Video Pak passes, yet you can still get cheap, short‑burst data. We compare every sub‑₦300 daily bundle, compute real‑world cost‑per‑minute, list USSD codes, and show hacks to stretch 40 MB to the very last kobo.
Important: 9mobile discontinued all time‑based (hourly) products in Q1 2025. The official catalogue now lists only Daily, 3‑Day, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Bi‑Annual plans. If you still see Blaze On tutorials online, they’re historical.
Why You Can Still Get Minutes‑Level Flexibility
1. Micro‑Daily Bundles Replace Hourly Passes
|
Plan |
Volume |
Price |
Validity |
Cost/MB |
Typical Lifespan* |
|
40 MB Daily |
40 MB |
₦50 |
24 h |
₦1.25 |
6–10 min Instagram Reels |
|
83 MB + 50 MB Social |
133 MB |
₦100 |
24 h |
₦0.75 |
20 min Zoom @360p |
|
150 MB + 100 MB Night |
250 MB |
₦150 |
24 h |
₦0.60 |
35 min YouTube @480p |
|
650 MB Daily |
650 MB |
₦200 |
24 h |
₦0.31 |
80‑90 min streaming |
|
1 GB + 100 MB Social |
1 124 MB |
₦300 |
24 h |
₦0.27 |
2 hrs 480p video |
|
2 GB + 100 MB Social |
2 148 MB |
₦500 |
72 h |
₦0.23 |
45 min/day for 3 days |
*Assumes ~7.5 MB/min at 480p YouTube.
2. Why the 650 MB Daily (₦200) Is The New “Power Hour”
- Same Wallet Impact: ₦200—identical to the old 60‑min Blaze On.
- Bigger Ceiling: Soft caps on Blaze On throttled heavy users after ~1.5 GB; 650 MB is guaranteed full‑speed data.
- Pause‑Friendly: Data only depletes while you browse, not on a ticking timer.
- 24‑Hour Window: Start a 90‑minute football stream now, finish work emails later tonight—no additional purchase needed.
Cost‑Per‑Minute Showdown
Assume a 480p YouTube stream (≈7.5 MB/min):
|
Option |
Up‑front Cost |
Minutes Before Bundle Exhausts |
Effective ₦/Minute |
|
Old Blaze On 60 min (phased out) |
₦200 |
60 |
₦3.33 |
|
650 MB Daily |
₦200 |
≈87 min |
₦2.30 |
|
40 MB Daily |
₦50 |
≈5 min |
₦10.00 |
|
83 MB + 50 MB Social |
₦100 |
≈17 min |
₦5.88 |
Result: The 650 MB daily gives you 30 % more run‑time per naira than the retired Blaze On hour.
Activation Codes & One‑Tap Shortcuts
|
Action |
USSD |
What Happens |
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Open data menu |
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Browse all bundles |
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40 MB Daily |
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Instant ₦50 debit |
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83 MB + 50 MB Social |
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Instant ₦100 debit |
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150 MB + 100 MB Night |
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650 MB Daily |
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1 GB + 100 MB Social |
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2 GB + 100 MB Social (3‑Day) |
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Check balance |
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Tips To Stretch A Micro‑Daily Pack
- Throttle Streaming Quality: Force 360p or “Data Saver” in YouTube/Netflix.
- Use Social Bonus Wisely: Post stories from Instagram’s in‑app camera; it draws from the 50–100 MB bonus, not main data.
- Disable Auto‑Update & Cloud Backups: On Android, Play Store ▶ Settings ▶ Auto‑update apps ▶ Don’t auto‑update.
- Leverage Free Night Bucket (for 150 MB plan): Schedule OS patches 12 a.m.–5 a.m. to consume the extra 100 MB night stash.
- Hotspot With Caution: A Windows laptop can gulp 200 MB in background updates; turn off Metered Connection first.
When A Daily Bundle Beats A Monthly One
|
Scenario |
Daily Choice |
Monthly Equivalent Needed |
Break‑Even Day Count |
|
Occasional travel, <4 days online per month |
650 MB Daily × 4 = ₦800 |
2 GB + 2.2 GB Night (₦1 000) |
5th day |
|
Emergency tethering once a week |
1 GB Daily × 4 = ₦1 200 |
2.5 GB + 4 GB Night (₦1 200) |
4th hour‑long tether |
|
Weekend binge only |
2 GB/3‑Day (₦500) × 4 weekends = ₦2 000 |
5.5 GB + 4 GB Night (₦2 000) |
Equal volume |
Rule of Thumb: If you need “burst” data fewer than five days a month, stick with micro‑daily packs.
Alternatives If You Truly Need Pay‑Per‑Minute
9mobile scrapped time‑packs, but two work‑arounds remain:
- Public Wi‑Fi + 9mobile VPN Fail‑Safe: Keep a ₦50–₦100 daily bundle as backup when coffee‑shop Wi‑Fi drops.
- Dual‑SIM Strategy: Pop a Glo or Airtel line solely for their still‑active hourly passes; route heavy downloads there, keep 9mobile for latency‑sensitive apps.
FAQs
Why Did 9mobile Kill Blaze On?
Insiders cite low uptake and NCC pressure to simplify plan disclosures; the official website lists no time products 9mobile.com.ng .
Any Chance Time‑Packs Will Return?
Unlikely. 9mobile is steering subscribers toward capped volume bundles with night/social bonuses instead.
Can I Still Use The Blaze On App Installed In 2024?
No. Purchase requests now return “Service Unavailable.”
Is 40 MB Enough For Banking Apps?
Yes—most mobile‑banking sessions consume < 5 MB. You’ll have headroom for OTP SMS sync and balance refresh.
Conclusion: Daily Micro Bundles Are The New “Hourlies”
9mobile’s hourly era is over, but its lean 2025 micro‑daily lineup offers better value and zero timer anxiety. For ₦200 you now enjoy roughly 90 minutes of HD streaming at your leisure—plus a full 24 hours to finish that podcast download. Choose the 650 MB or 1 GB daily when urgency strikes, and graduate to weekly or monthly packs once your burst‑use pattern becomes daily habit.